Three Cited and Two Arrested in Sex Work Sting at Atlantis Casino
Reno PD issued a statement today saying a sting operation by its Regional Human Exploitation and Trafficking Unit known as H.E.A.T took place yesterday at the Atlantis targeting “Johns” seeking to purchase sex, with two people arrested and three cited.
Detectives used a hotel room and distributed online ads on websites advertising illegal sex work.
“During the operation, three individuals were cited for Soliciting Prostitution, and two additional suspects were arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges," the statement indicates.
"One suspect was arrested for Soliciting Prostitution and Carrying a Concealed Weapon (CCW) after arriving at the hotel room, to engage in an illegal sex act, while in possession of a loaded firearm concealed in the waistband of his pants. The second arrest resulted from an ongoing investigation and involved charges of Sex Trafficking and Living Off the Earnings of Prostitution.
Cited:
• Travis Mees, 44 years old – Soliciting Prostitution
• Eric Raya, 37 years old – Soliciting Prostitution
• Ocean Wilma, 35 years old– Soliciting Prostitution
Arrested:
• Chad Agustin, 24 years old – Soliciting Prostitution; Carrying a Concealed Weapon (CCW)
• Stephon Bonds, 33 years old – Sex Trafficking; Living Off the Earnings of Prostitution“
Posted Dec 6, 2025, 6:32 PM UTC