Lakewood Woman Busted On Drugs, Prostitution Charges In Wall

A Lakewood woman was arrested on drug and prostitution charges connected with an incident at the Express Inn in Wall, police said.

According to Wall police:

On Tuesday, an investigation by the Detective Division culminated with an arrest at the Express Inn located at 5309 State Highway 33&34.

Tiffany M. Watkins, 28, of Lakewood, is charged with third degree Promoting Prostitution, forth degree Engaging in Prostitution, Possession of Marijuana (under 50 grams) and Possession of Paraphernalia.

In addition, she had an active warrant out of Long Branch. She was transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institute, default bail in the amount of $9,289.00.

Detective Daniel Mason and Detective Christopher Lisewski led the investigation.

Despite these charges, every defendant is presumed innocent, unless and until found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, following a trial at which the defendant has all of the trial rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution and State law.

Anyone with any information about criminal activity at local motels is urged to contact Detective Sergeant Joseph Wilbert, of the Wall Township Police Department, at 732-449-4500 or jwilbert@wallpolice.org.

Citizens with information who wish to remain anonymous about a crime or fugitive may contact Monmouth County Crime Stoppers confidential telephone tip-line by calling 1-800-671-4400; text "MONMOUTH" plus their tip to 274637; or, email a tip via the website at www.monmouthcountycrimestoppers.com.