Prostitution Sting

5 men charged

On Friday, 5/10/2019, Norton Police conducted a prostitution sting at the Extended Stay America Hotel, 280 South Washington Street, Norton.  The sting was conducted with the cooperation of hotel management.  Detectives placed advertisements on websites that offer escort services and individuals seeking sex.  An undercover police officer answered the texts sent by the defendants, arranging meetings for sex for a fee.  The following five individuals were arrested:

Kristopher Costa, age 43, Taunton MA

Phillip Havener, age 33, Taunton MA

Brady Michael Landers, age 33, Amesbury MA

Junior Galvao, age 35, Brockton MA

David Bernier, age 32, New Bedford MA


All five subjects were charged with sexual conduct for a fee, solicitation for prostitution and attempt to commit a crime.  Brady Michael Landers, was also charged with resisting arrest.  All subjects will be arraigned at Attleboro District Court on Monday 5/13/2019. 

Assisting Norton Police, were members of the Northern Bristol County Drug Task Force. The Northern Bristol County Drug Task Force is comprised of detectives from Norton, Attleboro, Easton, Mansfield, Raynham and Taunton Police Departments.