The Lawrence County Prosecuting Attorney's office charged a Springfield woman with prostitution today.
The initial appearance for Amanda Kay Benson (DOB 1988) on the misdemeanor charge is scheduled for 9 a.m. July 20 in Lawrence County Circuit Court.
The case was investigated by the Mount Vernon Police Department.
From the probable cause statement:
V1 declined and called authorities.
Amanda left the scene before I could speak with her. Officer Lutz found her across the street from Sonic. I drove to his location and arrested Amanda. I checked Amanda for proper fit and double locked the handcuffs and transported her to the Lawrence County Jail and transferred custody.