Overview
- Investigators with the Johnson County District Attorney’s Office and Texas DPS arrested three people in a widening case that they say involves a prostitution operation tied to former Godley police personnel, with more arrests expected.
- A search of the Ketchersides’ home turned up phones and computers that prosecutors say mapped a five-year prostitution operation with numerous clients and ties to then–Chief Matthew Cantrell.
- Prosecutors say participants worked to compile information on people they viewed as opponents, including members of the Godley City Council, the school board, a former mayor, and a former police chief, raising concerns about abuse of police access.
- Michael Ketcherside is charged with continuous promotion of prostitution, former Chief Matthew Cantrell is charged with promoting prostitution, and former officer Solomon Omotoya is charged with soliciting prostitution.
- Court records identify Ashley Ketcherside as a co-defendant with racketeering allegations, though outlets differ on whether she was arrested, and she told reporters she has not been charged and denies the claims.