The Albert Lea Police Department arrested five people this week after a two-day prostitution sting to prevent sex trafficking.

According to a news release, the following were arrested for gross misdemeanor prostitution in a public place:

• Cass Mattew Remmert, 45, Waseca

• David Roy Bird, 49, Mason City

• Scott Michael Green, 33, Clear Lake

• Janis Amanda Gross, 31, St. Charles

• Margaret Mae Legler, 34, Cerro Gordo

The charge is the penalty for hiring, offering to hire or agreeing to hire a person 18 or older for prostitution.