11 arrested in investigation of Montana Hideaway in alleged prostitution operation

11 arrested in investigation of Montana Hideaway in alleged prostitution operation by Erika Esquivel Tue, November 10, 2026 at 2:57 PM Updated Tue, November 10, 2026 at 2:59 PM Montana Hideaway (credit: Google Maps) Comment on this story 0 Comment Share story Share topics: El Paso Texas Department of Public Safety Montana Hideaway Prostitution Organized crime Search warrants Undercover operation Arrests EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — Eleven people were arrested and $72,710 in cash was seized during a Texas Department of Public Safety investigation into suspected prostitution and organized criminal activity at Montana Hideaway in El Paso. DPS said its Criminal Investigations Division, working with local, state and federal agencies, executed three search warrants early Nov. 6. The eleven people arrested were identified as Jose Jesus Lopez, Maria Almanza, Berenice Chavira, Maribel Talamantes, Sulennis Martinez Ayala, Lisa Pamela Garciagodoy, Gretel Yanet Barcenas Cruz, Amy Montes, Melissa Sanchez Licea. The investigation centers on allegations that sexual services were solicited for money at the club. Potential charges include prostitution and engaging in organized criminal activity. An arrest affidavit for Sulennis Martinez Ayala describes a broader investigation that, according to investigators, included undercover operations at the club from November 2025 through July 2026. The affidavit alleges that dancers offered undercover agents sex acts for money in the club’s VIP room. Investigators also allege that club owners and staff knew about the activity and helped manage it, including by collecting fees, providing access to the VIP room and supplying condoms, according to the arrest affidavit. The affidavit accuses Martinez Ayala of prostitution, a Class B misdemeanor, and engaging in organized criminal activity involving aggravated promotion of prostitution, a first-degree felony. It alleges that on Feb. 20, 2026, she offered an undercover agent sexual intercourse for $400. DPS said the investigation is ongoing and additional arrests or charges are possible. RECOMMENDED : El Paso survivor speaks out, urges families and victims to report abuse and seek help Sign up to receive the top interesting stories from in and around our community once daily in your inbox. NEWS IN PHOTOS: " Local " 12 NEW El Paso police identify teen killed after being struck on North Loop in the Lower Valley 5 Rep. Vince Perez files bills to make second DWI a felony, change school funding 4 Veterans Day: El Paso restaurants, retailers offer free meals and discounts 4 Deck Plaza project tops $74M after $250K donation, but $165M gap remains