Godley couple, ex‑police officials tied to prostitution scheme, intel‑gathering effort, district attorney says
A North Texas couple and former Godley police officials are under investigation after authorities say a five‑year prostitution conspiracy and a scheme to gather intelligence on local public officials were further revealed during a search of the couple's home last week.
In a news release Wednesday, the District Attorney's Office for Johnson & Somervell Counties said the investigation centers on ongoing criminal activity involving Michael and Ashley Ketcherside, who have been arrested, as well as former members of the Godley Police Department.
"This is an active and ongoing investigation, and additional arrests are anticipated," District Attorney Timothy M. Good said.
Search warrant and seized devices
A search warrant was executed on March 31 at the Ketchersides' residence, as authorities seized electronic communications and storage devices believed to contain evidence of criminal activity, the release said.
The device contained evidence of a five‑year prostitution conspiracy involving the Ketchersides and numerous "clients," and evidence showing the Ketchersides coordinated with then‑Godley Police Chief Matthew Cantrell, who has been arrested, and other officers, according to the release.
Cantrell and former Officer Solomon Omotoya were indicted in late 2025 after the City of Godley found discrepancies in its fleet fuel card purchases. The Valley Mills City Council also fired Cantrell as its police chief in early 2025 after a council member flagged suspicious police‑department credit‑card charges.
Officials allegedly targeted
The alleged purpose of the group was to compile information on local public officials and private citizens they viewed as opponents or enemies.
The "adversaries" included members of the Godley City Council, Godley ISD School Board, the former mayor, and the former Godley police chief.
"As the investigation progresses, we will update the public as needed," Good said in the release.
Ongoing updates
CBS News Texas will provide updates as more information becomes available.
