Texas
Texas mom of 3 accused of helping husband run prostitution ring catering to cops out of their family home
A Texas mom of three who pleaded her innocence when her hubby was arrested for allegedly running a prostitution ring frequented by local cops is now accused of coaching women to sell their bodies out of the couple’s home.
Ashley Ketcherside was arrested on Wednesday on racketeering charges after her alleged involvement in her husband’s purported prostitution enterprise was originally overlooked when he was arrested on April 8, Fox 4 reported.
But a wide-ranging investigation revealed she has two prior prostitution convictions herself and allegedly offered her X-rated services for $1,000 an hour, according to police.
Ashley and Michael Ketcherside allegedly hosted members of the Godley Police Department and their spouses at their home, where they ran the ring for at least a decade. During the gatherings, Ashley could be found preparing another woman for prostitution, according to court documents obtained by the outlet.
But when Michael was apprehended, Ashley told Fox 4 she was blindsided by the investigation and maintained her family’s innocence.
“[Michael] is a great husband, an amazing father to my three kids, and I believe in the justice system,” she said.
She flatly denied all accusations, including rumors that ex-Godley cop Solomon Omotoya paid her for sex, but added that she thinks “two consenting adults should be allowed to do whatever it is that they want to do.”
She also rejected suggestions that she may be a prostitute herself, despite her two previous convictions.
When Omotoya was nabbed alongside Michael, he led investigators to former Godley Police Chief Matthew Cantrell, who revealed that Ashley charged $1,000 an hour for sex with her, according to court documents.
Those same rates were repeated in messages on Ashley’s seized burner phone, the publication reported.
Omotoya and Cantrell are also facing charges in connection with the sex ring.
Outside of the ring, the group is also being probed for corruption.
The Ketchersides and Cantrell allegedly amassed information on their “adversaries,” including members of the Godley City Council, the Godley ISD school board, and other Godley police officers, according to a news release from the District Attorney’s Office for Johnson & Somervell Counties.
In 2023, Ashley was ousted from a Godley ISD committee that dictated the district’s sex education curriculum when they were made aware of her prior prostitution convictions.
Ashley also had active advertisements on escort websites while she was volunteering with other city organizations, the outlet reported.
Ashley was charged with racketeering and is being held on a $200,000 bond.
Michael was charged with continuous promotion, solicitation of prostitution and racketeering. He is being held on a $450,000 bond.
Cantrell was charged with promotion of prostitution and is out on bond.
Omotoya was charged with soliciting prostitution.
Saturday started out a bit warm and sticky outside in North Texas, but there will be plenty of sunshine in the afternoon. Temperatures are expected to climb into the upper 80s. Most of the area will stay dry today, but there is a chance for an isolated storm that could reach severe criteria late tonight for counties to the northwest of the metroplex.
Make sure you have an indoor plan for Mother’s Day celebrations tomorrow! Sunday morning will start warm, muggy, and dry for most with the exception of an isolated storm possible along the Red River.
A First Alert Weather Day is in place on Sunday due to a front that will swing across North Texas in the late afternoon through the evening. All modes of severe weather will be likely, but the main threat includes a significant risk of hail up to 2 inches in diameter and winds up to category 1 hurricane strength.
Once the front moves through, cooler temperatures will settle into the forecast on Monday. However, the cool down won’t last long. A warming trend returns and temperatures climb into the 90’s once again at the end of the next week. Stay tuned!
Just days before Mother’s Day, a North Texas father is grieving the sudden loss of his wife and unborn son after she died unexpectedly, only days before her due date. Avi Carey said he is still in shock over the death of his wife, Tiffany, whom he described as his “rock” and “soulmate.”
“Tiffany’s smile, her radiance, her presence … she didn’t meet a stranger,” Carey said.
Nearly two decades together
The couple had been together for nearly two decades, raising two children, Kingston and Kasyn, and preparing to welcome their third child, a baby boy they planned to name Kylo.
Carey said Tiffany began complaining of a severe headache just days before she was due to give birth. He recalled her sitting on the couch, dozing off multiple times – something he said was unusual.
A short time later, Carey found her unresponsive.
“I saw her face … her lips were blue. And I already knew,” he said with tears in his eyes.
A celebration turned to heartbreak
Tiffany Carey and her unborn son died May 2, leaving behind a grieving husband and two children. The loss came less than a week after the family had celebrated a baby shower.
“We went from celebrating the baby shower to planning a funeral in less than five days,” Carey said.
A crisis affecting Black mothers
Health officials say cases like this highlight a broader crisis. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Black women in the United States are more than three times as likely as white women to die from pregnancy‑related causes, and most of those deaths – around 80% – are considered preventable.
Carey said he is still searching for answers and now lives with questions about whether warning signs were missed.
“I would say educate yourself. Take everything seriously,” he said. “That should have been a red flag … the headache.”
Honoring Tiffany’s legacy
Now, surrounded by baby supplies meant for a child who never arrived, Carey said he is focused on honoring Tiffany’s memory and raising their children with the values she lived by.
“She always said, ‘You’ve got to lead with love,’” he said. “She did that in everything.”
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