ST. PETERSBURG – Pinellas County detectives say they've arrested five dancers and the manager of an adult entertainment business after an undercover investigation revealed it was operating illegally.
Deputies say the sting took place at Vegas Show Girls, which is located on Gandy Boulevard in St. Petersburg. The arrests were made on Wednesday evening.
Investigators say 24-year-old Jennifer Pine, 21-year-old Jessica Marie Puckette, 22-year-old Corinna Shaffer, 22-year-old Ethel Christina Sizemore, and 21-year-old Brandie Elizabeth Storie were all violating Pinellas County's nudity ordinance. They say Storie also had an outstanding drug warrant.
The manager of the business, 36-year-old Jonathan Bell, was also arrested. He was charged with operating an adult use establishment without a license.
Detectives say they've received numerous complaints about illegal activity at the business, even though similar investigations and arrests have been made there in the last year. Deputies monitored the business as a part of this investigation, and they found the performers to be in violation of County Ordinance 6-2.
Bell was ordered to appear in court. Detectives say the investigation continues, and they will be conducting spot checks of similar businesses in the area to make sure they are complying with the ordinance.
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