Karl Chandler pays for sex with MNPD undercover with cocaine during sting

Metro Nashville Police say 35-year-old Karl Chandler replied to an escort ad that was posted by officers Monday, where he agreed to exchange both money and some cocaine for a sexual act. As he arrived at the agreed-upon location and spoke with the undercover operative posing as a prostitute, he stated he didn’t bring any cash, just the cocaine. An agreement was reached for 1 gram of cocaine in exchange for oral sex, as he tossed the drugs on the bed. As he was taken into custody, officers located 5 additional grabs of hard cocaine and 5.5 grams of powder cocaine.

James Palmer gropes MNPD undercover after paying to have sex with her during a sting

53-year-old James Earl Palmer responded to an ad on Escort Alligator Monday morning, where he agreed to meet a woman in exchange for pleasure. Once he arrived at the location, he agreed on $80 for 15 minutes and then selected the upgrade package add-on of no condom, which brought the total to $120. He retrieved half from his pocket, handed her the cash, and immediately grabbed the woman, who was an undercover operative, in the buttocks and vagina. Police say there was no consent and charged Palmer with sexual battery and patronizing a prostitute. He is free on a $12,000 bond.