New Bedford reverse prostitution sting nets four men

Last night during the late evening hours members of the Organized Crime and Intelligence Bureau conducted a reverse prostitution sting in the north end of New Bedford.

Detectives focused in the area between Ashley Boulevard to Acushnet Ave. and between Tallman St. to Bullard St.

Detectives used an undercover female police officer posing as a prostitute.

As a result of the investigation, four males were taken into custody and charged with offering to engage in sex for a fee.

The four men will be arraigned this morning in New Bedford District Court.