As part of the cooperative efforts of local, state and federal authorities in Operation Cross Country, the Saratoga Springs operation focused on potential underage victims of sex trafficking. Fortunately, no juvenile victims were identified in the local investigation. Nevertheless, as a result of the local investigation the following individuals were arrested:
Marcolena E. Miller, 27, of Wertman Lane, Loudonville, was arrested and charged with prostitution, a Class B misdemeanor.
Virginia L. Quesnel-Gillett, 29, of 13th Street, Troy, was arrested and charged with prostitution, a Class B misdemeanor.
Pamela A. Baumgardner, 45, of Jefferson Terrace, Saratoga Springs, was arrested and charged with prostitution, a Class B misdemeanor.
Carl S. Young, 35, of Washington Avenue, Albany, was arrested and charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fifth degree, a Class D felony, and unlawful possession of marijuana, a violation.
Ginger R. Wood, 23, of Central Avenue, Albany, was arrested and charged with prostitution, a Class B misdemeanor.
Shannon L. Tracey, 29, of Van Buren Street, Ballston Spa, was arrested and charged with petit larceny, a Class A misdemeanor.
Krista Cherry, 23, of Saratoga Avenue, Glens Falls, was arrested and charged with prostitution, a Class B misdemeanor.