3 arrested in Norton prostitution sting.

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NORTON, Mass. (WLNE) – On Saturday, Norton police arrested three men during a prostitution sting. 

The sting was conducted at Extended Stay America Hotel on South Washington Street, with help from hotel management. 

Detectives placed advertisements on websites that offer escort services and individuals looking for sex. 

And undercover police offer received texts from the defendants, looking to arrange these encounters for a fee. 

James Blandino, 38, from Bridgewater, Michael Hocheiser, 39, of Holliston, and Eben Jordan, 35, of New Bedford have been charged with solicitation for prostitution, sexual conduct for a fee and attempt to commit crime. 

Norton Police was assisted in this effort by 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. 

All 3 of these men are set to be arraigned at Attleboro District Court on Monday.

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