The McCracken County Sheriff’s Office arrested an Illinois man and woman Thursday night during a prostitution investigation.
On 03/10/2022 McCracken County Sheriff’s Office detectives received information alleging that numerous women were posting prostitution ads online in Paducah. A detective, acting in an undercover capacity, contacted one of the women. During the investigation the woman agreed to have sex in exchange for money. The woman then met the detective at a hotel on John Puryear Drive in McCracken County where she was immediately arrested. She was identified as 20 year old Harley Williams of Marion, IL.
Detectives located Williams’ vehicle on the parking lot of the hotel. Inside the vehicle detectives located 34 year old Jeremy Shered of Carbondale, IL and a three year old child. Shered was observed deleting evidence of prostitution on a cell phone. Shered was arrested. Detectives could smell a strong odor Marijuana coming from the vehicle and could see Marijuana in plain view.
During a search of vehicle detectives located Marijuana, scales and other contraband.
The investigation revealed that both Williams and Shered were involved with prostitution and were financially benefiting from it. The prostitution had been ongoing for the past approximate year.
The child was released to a family member. In addition to the other charges, Williams was also charged with one count of wanton endangerment regarding the child. Detectives also contacted the department for community based services who will followup regarding the child.
“Prostitution and illegal drug crimes go hand in hand, more often than not. When someone brings a child into their illegal activities, it makes the crime even worse. We will vigorously go after those that involve innocent children in their criminal activities.” – Chief Deputy Ryan Norman
Williams and Shered were lodged in the McCracken County Regional Jail.
Arrested: Harley M. Williams 21, of Marion, IL
Charges: Prostitution, Wanton endangerment 2nd degree, Possession of Marijuana and Possession of drug paraphernalia
Arrested: Jeremy L. Shered 34, of Carbondale, IL
Charges: Promoting prostitution, possession of Marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, resisting arrest and tampering with physical evidence
