HOUSTON, TX—
A recent undercover prostitution sting revealed more than the usual criminal behavior when police learned a 14-year-old girl was being sold for sex by her mother and grandmother.The teen's mother Alicia Melchor, 33 - and grandmother - Elizabeth Buford, 55 were arrested at a motel off Telephone Rd. after the girl was found during an undercover vice operation, officials said.
"The juvenile told police that her mom and grandma forced her into prostitution," said Donna Hawkins, spokesperson for the Harris County District Attorney's Office. "[Melchor and Buford] were found and arrested in a nearby motel room."
Melchor and Buford are each charged with compelling prostitution, which is a second degree felony punishable by two to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000. Buford was also charged with possession of a controlled substance.
Court records show that Mulchor has a long criminal history that includes prostitution, theft, public lewdness, burglary and drug charges. Buford has a criminal history as well, including burglary and prior controlled substance possession.
Reporter Marci Izard is following this story and will have complete details on 39 News at 5 p.m.
