Mentor police charge Chesterland man with promoting prostitution

1:32 PM, Apr 19, 2012   |    comments
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MENTOR -- A Chesterland man is charged with promoting prostitution on Craigslist after he's caught by an undercover police officer.

Police charged John V. Moleterno, 44, of Chesterland, with promoting prostitution, a fourth degree felony, and possession of criminal tools.

Moleterno pleaded not guilty at his arraignment Wednesday afternoon and was released on $15,000 bond.

His preliminary hearing is scheduled for 8 a.m. April 26.

According to mentor Municipal Court records and Mentor police, Moleterno advertised "sexual services" from two women on Craigslist and arranged a meeting with what turned out to be an undercover Mentor police officer.

WKYC-TV