Washington County Official Arrested in Ohio Sting

Patrick Geho, the Director of Public Affairs for Washington County, was arrested on March 7 in Ohio during a prostitution sting by the Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Task Force. He faces charges of engaging in prostitution and possession of criminal tools, following his response to an undercover ad to purchase sex. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost emphasized that such actions fuel human trafficking by sustaining demand and reiterated the state's zero-tolerance policy, warning that such behavior could lead to arrest by task forces. Geho, previously a state Senate employee and consultant, was identified at the scene as a county official. The arrest highlights the persistent issue of individuals from various backgrounds engaging in illicit activities in Ohio.