7 people arrested in illegal prostitution operation, Cumberland County sheriff says

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — Seven people were arrested Friday in Cumberland County as part of an undercover operation, according to the sheriff's office.

The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office Special Investigations Unit conducted a sting operation with the assistance of Manna Church on Friday to arrest people seeking sexual services from prostitutes in the Cumberland County area.

Detectives said they targeted the Eastern Boulevard/Gillespie Street area because of the high amount of illegal activity.

The following people were arrested and charged:

• Nico Treman Wilson, 28, of Winston-Salem, was arrested for solicitation of prostitution. He was held at the Cumberland County Detention Center under a $1,000 secured bond.
• Stevie Junior Oxendine, 52, of Shannon, was arrested for solicitation of prostitution. He was held at the Cumberland County Detention Center under a $500 secured bond.
• Corey Stefon Brown, 30, of Lumberton, was arrested for solicitation of prostitution. He was held at the Cumberland County Detention Center under a $500 secured bond.
• Darryl Leroy McCoy, 39, of Fayetteville, was arrested for solicitation of prostitution. He was held at the Cumberland County Detention Center under a $500 secured bond.
• Terence Mario Smith, 43, of Fayetteville, was arrested for solicitation of prostitution. He was held at the Cumberland County Detention Center under a $500 secured bond.
• Steven Lee Ivey, 45, of Saint Pauls, was arrested for solicitation of prostitution. He was held at the Cumberland County Detention Center. He was released on $500 secured bond.
• Ricky Wayne Bernard, 40, of Fayetteville, was arrested for solicitation of prostitution. He was released with a written promise to appear in court.

The sheriff's office said an initial appearance for the seven defendants was scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Monday at the Cumberland County Detention Center.

If you or someone you know is a victim of human trafficking, contact the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office at 910-323-1500.

To remain anonymous, please contact Fayetteville/Cumberland County Crimestoppers at (910) 483-TIPS (8477). Crimestoppers information can also be submitted electronically by completing the anonymous online tip sheet or by downloading the FREE “P3 Tips” app, available for Apple devices in the Apple App Store and for Android devices in Google Play.