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Shelby County sting arrests Yea Alabama director, 14 others.

7/26/2026

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Suttles Arrested

U.S. authorities arrested Robert Aaron Suttles, Yea Alabama’s content director, on July 23, 2026 in Shelby County.
He was charged with solicitation of prostitution, a Class A misdemeanor, for allegedly paying $100.
Yea Alabama suspended Suttles, removed his name from its website, and launched an internal review.
Lt. Clayton Smith of the Shelby County Drug Enforcement Task Force said the sting aimed to protect vulnerable women.

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Task Force Sting

The Shelby County Drug Enforcement Task Force conducted a human-trafficking sting on Thursday, July 23, 2026, arresting fifteen people, including Jacob Hollingsworth, on Prohibited Activities charges.
Jacob Hollingsworth faced two methamphetamine and cocaine possession counts and a second-degree marijuana charge, while the others faced only commercialized-sex charges.
Commander Lt. Clayton Smith said the unit must protect vulnerable women, noting that all arrestees were booked and released on bond.

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Suttles Arrested

U.S. authorities arrested Robert Aaron Suttles, Yea Alabama’s content director, on July 23, 2026 in Shelby County.
He was charged with solicitation of prostitution, a Class A misdemeanor, for allegedly paying $100.
Yea Alabama suspended Suttles, removed his name from its website, and launched an internal review.
Lt. Clayton Smith of the Shelby County Drug Enforcement Task Force said the sting aimed to protect vulnerable women.

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