Two northeastern Iowa men have pled guilty to prostitution charges related to a sting from February. Authorities arrested a total of 11 men after the 2-day operation at a Dubuque hotel. Reports show 38-year-old Jordan Watkins of Bellevue was sentenced to 2 years of probation and must pay a $55-hundred dollar civil penalty. Also, 40-year-old Joshua Vondran of Epworth recently entered his guilty plea. Vondran will have a sentencing hearing Thursday (5/26). There are 8 other cases pending in connection to the sting.
Dubuque Sting Update
May 23, 2022 | 12:42 PM
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