Johns Creek police make 15 arrests in prostitution sting

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. (AP) Police in the Atlanta suburb of Johns Creek say they've arrested 15 people in a sting operation designed to nab people involved in prostitution.

Johns Creek police Capt. Chris Byers said that the operation named "Saving Grace" led to the arrests of suspected pimps, prostitutes and customers.

Investigators said they posted ads on the web site Backpage.com, and within hours people began showing up at a hotel on Medlock Bridge Road, where they were met by police.