FARGO (KFGO-AM) -- A West Fargo man was arrested in a prostitution sting at a Fargo motel. John Santo Tangen, 30, is charged with attempted gross sexual imposition.
Lt. Joel Vettel says Tangen responded to an adult entertainment ad placed on several web sites including Craigslist and Fargo backpage. He showed up the motel, allegedly to meet a girl under the age of 15 for sex who was actually an undercover male officer.
Vettel says the prostitution stings are aimed at sending a "strong message" to those engaging in illegal activity have a good chance of being arrested.