8 arrested in Sevier County prostitution sting

Eight people were arrested in an undercover prostitution sting by the Sevier County Sheriff's Office on Thursday.

Investigators from the Sevier County Street Crimes Unit and FBI agents conducted an undercover operation relating to advertisements on a social media website they say is known for sex trafficking in the area.

Detectives and agents set up in a local motel before reaching out to the individuals posting the ads to the site. Six females and two males were arrested at the motel after being contacted by undercover detectives posing as clients.

The following people were arraigned and booked into the Sevier County Jail.

Brandie Bridgers, 35, of North Carolina was charged with prostitution.

Kimberly D. Johnson, 32, of Greeneville was charged with prostitution.

Randa McDaniel, 24, of Florida was charged with prostitution.

Sianna S. Summers, 32, of Michigan was charged with prostitution.

Alexis Grindle, 19, of Georgia was charged with prostitution.

Shardaye S. Releford, 23, of Kingsport was charged with prostitution.

Mark Singletary, 26, of Kodak was charged with trafficking for a commercial sex act.

Patrick R. Jones, 35, of Alabama was charged with trafficking for a commercial sex act.