sourceA Carmel woman is under arrest after she agreed to perform sexual acts for money with an undercover officer. Carmel Police got numerous complaints about the woman and after a tip from State Police investigators went undercover.
"It's a shock, but actually it could happen anywhere," Carmel resident Martha Inniger said.
A wreath, Christmas decorations and even a welcome sign greet guests at a home in Carmel. But what police say was going on behind the door has neighbors outraged.
"I'm shocked, you know, there's little kids that live in this neighborhood, there's teenagers that live in this neighborhood," Carmel resident Diane Batza said.
According to police, 35 year-old Shelly Riddle was operating a house of ill repute. Investigators uncovered the illegal activity after getting several tips and complaints.
"It's a big surprise to me because this neighborhood. We've lived here for over 2 years, and it just been a wonderful neighborhood," Inniger said.
According to police, they found the ad in the back of a NUVO newspaper. They called the number and made an appointment.
Police say Riddle gave the undercover officer directions to her home and told him to be there at noon.
Investigators say once inside the home, Riddle agreed to perform sex acts for money.
24-Hour News 8 knocked Riddle's door. An unknown man answered, but refused to comment about what happened.
"It doesn't matter how rich you are or how poor you are, I mean people make choices and I'm not responsible for her choice, but I'm sad about it," Inniger said.
Riddle has been arrested. She's at the Hamilton County Jail being held on a $10,000 bond.
Riddle has a pervious prostitution conviction in Marion County from 2001.
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