A former Godley police chief, two former officers and three other people were indicted Wednesday in a Johnson County investigation involving allegations of sexual assault, prostitution, racketeering, money laundering and law enforcement misconduct.
Matthew Cantrell, who previously served as Godley’s police chief, was indicted on two counts of sexual assault and charges of engaging in organized criminal activity, promotion of prostitution and stalking, according to the Johnson and Somervell counties district attorney’s office.
Solomon Omotoya and Jeremy Arbuthnot, both former Godley officers, were also indicted. Omotoya faces charges of engaging in organized criminal activity and solicitation of prostitution. Arbuthnot was indicted on one charge of engaging in organized criminal activity.
Michael and Ashley Ketcherside were each indicted on charges of participating in an enterprise through racketeering and money laundering involving between $150,000 and $300,000. Michael Ketcherside was also indicted on a charge of continuous promotion of prostitution.
Regina Cantrell, Matthew Cantrell’s mother, was indicted on a charge of misuse of official information.
The indictments are the latest development in an investigation that became public in April, when Matthew Cantrell was arrested and accused of arranging for another man to pay for sex with his wife.
An arrest warrant affidavit alleged Matthew Cantrell solicited the man to engage in sexual conduct with his wife for compensation in November 2024. Investigators said the case was tied to a broader alleged prostitution operation involving Michael and Ashley Ketcherside and former Godley police officers.
Authorities have described the investigation as involving a broader pattern of alleged racketeering and prostitution activity spanning several years.
Timothy Good, district attorney for Johnson and Somervell counties, described the case as an exceptionally detailed and ongoing investigation, and said the allegations were particularly troubling because several of the accused had served in law enforcement.
“We hold our law enforcement professionals to a higher standard in this community,” Good said in the release.
Prosecutors said the investigation remains active as additional information is provided to investigators.