On or about November 5-6, 2025, officers from the Bloomington Police Department, in conjunction with other law enforcement agencies, participated in an undercover prostitution operation targeting solicitation of minors for sexual conduct. The operation was conducted from locations within Hennepin County, State of Minnesota. Officers placed ads on multiple websites offering prostitution services. One of the individuals who responded to an ad was OCEAN CATTUONG NGO [DOB REDACTED], the defendant herein.
The defendant then engaged in a text conversation with an undercover officer (UC) posing as a 17-year-old girl. The defendant contacted “UC” on 11/6/25 by texting the number in the ad asking "UC" if she was available and about rates for a FS hour incall, known by officers to refer to "fullservice" or sexual intercourse for an hour's time at the location of the sex worker. "UC" provided her rates ($200). Defendant claimed that he was 20 and was advised that "UC" was only 17. Defendant asked what means of payment "UC" accepted and was advised CashApp.
When asked if he was okay with "UC" being 17, Defendant stated, "I'm actually only 18" and "the age gap is probably less than a year." The defendant was given an address being used by law enforcement to meet “UC” which was located in Richfield, Hennepin County, Minnesota. When the defendant arrived, he was placed under arrest. Officers searched the defendant. Officers located and seized the defendant’s cell phone. A confirmatory call was sent by officers to the number used by Defendant to communicate with "UC." Officers also seized $74 case and a condom from Defendant's possession.
Defendant was booked and released pending formal complaint.
