Women Charged In Lindenhurst Massage Parlor Raid: Suffolk Police Women Charged In Lindenhurst Massage Parlor Raid: Suffolk Police
Women Charged In Lindenhurst Massage Parlor Raid: Suffolk Police Two Queens women were arrested during a raid at a Lindenhurst massage parlor following an investigation sparked by community complaints, Suffolk County Police announced Wednesday, Dec. 11. Jing Lu, 52, and Jing Qiao, 41, both of Flushing, Queens, were taken into custody at Casual Foot Spa, located at 200 East Montauk Highway, after officers executed the raid at approximately 3:35 p.m., police said. The investigation, conducted by First Precinct Crime Section officers in coordination with the village of Lindenhurst Building Inspector, revealed illegal activity at the spa, authorities said. L…
Ex-Abercrombie CEO Asks Judge To Rule On Mental Fitness Ahead Of Sex Trafficking Trial Ex-Abercrombie CEO Asks Judge To Rule On Mental Fitness Ahead Of Sex Trafficking Trial
Ex-Abercrombie CEO Asks Judge To Rule On Mental Fitness Ahead Of Sex Trafficking Trial Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Michael Jeffries is hoping to delay his federal sex trafficking case. An attorney for the 80-year-old Jeffries filed a motion on Monday, Dec. 9, asking a Manhattan judge to schedule a hearing to determine whether Jeffries is mentally competent to stand trial. “[The motion] will be dealt with in court as, and when, appropriate – according to the judge,” Jeffries’ attorney, Brian Bieber, told Daily Voice. Federal prosecutors are expected to challenge the move, potentially delaying the case by months. An indictment unsealed in October accused Jeffries of pr…
Prostitution Bust: Raid Of Huntington Station Spa Nets Arrests Of Two Women, Cops Say Prostitution Bust: Raid Of Huntington Station Spa Nets Arrests Of Two Women, Cops Say
Prostitution Bust: Raid Of Huntington Station Spa Nets Arrests Of Two Women, Cops Say Two women were arrested Thursday, Dec. 5, during a raid at a Long Island salon following numerous community complaints, authorities said. The operation took place at approximately 3:15 p.m. at J & Y NY Spa at 8 Boston Place in Huntington Station on Thursday, Dec. 5, Suffolk County police said. Ying Ma, 52, of Brooklyn, and Berlyn Antonia Cruz, 44, of Queens, were charged with unauthorized practice of a profession, a Class E felony under New York State Education Law, and Prostitution, a B misdemeanor, police said. Both women were issued Field Appearance Tickets and are scheduled to…
Undercover Prostitution Sting At Passaic County Spas Nets 4 Arrests, Nearly $9.5K Seized Undercover Prostitution Sting At Passaic County Spas Nets 4 Arrests, Nearly $9.5K Seized
Undercover Prostitution Sting At Passaic County Spas Nets 4 Arrests, Nearly $9.5K Seized Authorities dismantled a prostitution operation at two Passaic County spas, arresting four people and seizing nearly $9,500 in suspected proceeds, officials announced Wednesday, Dec. 5. The operation conducted on Tuesday, Dec. 3, began after concerned residents tipped off authorities about suspicious activities at the New Paterson Massage & Coco Healthy Spa on McBride Avenue in Paterson and the Eastern Cozy Spa on Overmount Avenue in Woodland Park, Sheriff Thomas Adamo said. Undercover detectives conducting surveillance at the locations reported being offered sexual acts, Adamo sai…
Newark Residents Arrested After Human Trafficking Ring Busted: State AG Newark Residents Arrested After Human Trafficking Ring Busted: State AG
Newark Residents Arrested After Human Trafficking Ring Busted: State AG Seven people have been arrested in the dismantling two human trafficking rings, one in North Jersey and one in South Jersey, authorities said. The rings were based in Essex County and Cumberland County, state Attorney General Matthew Platkin said at a news conference on Tuesday, Dec. 3. Khailah Meekins, 21 and Donte Barkley, 28, both Newark residents, trafficked two 15-year-olds and a 13-year-old in Essex County, Platkin said. Meekins and Barkley arranged sexual encounters for the girls through mobile apps that included online ads featuring nude photos of the minors. The girls would be…
22 Arrested In Human Trafficking Stings Across Cumberland County: DA 22 Arrested In Human Trafficking Stings Across Cumberland County: DA
22 Arrested In Human Trafficking Stings Across Cumberland County: DA Twenty-two people were arrested during recent human trafficking operations in Cumberland County, with more arrests expected, District Attorney Seán M. McCormack announced Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024. The arrests are part of Operation: Closed2Trafficking, a campaign targeting illegal commercial sex trafficking, and Impact Demand, an initiative aimed at combating the demand for such exploitation. Authorities executed multiple stings over the last month, uncovering alleged criminal activity at massage parlors and through undercover operations, according to McCormack. “These operations are a message…
Woman Admits To Running Sex, Human Trafficking Ring Across Maryland: AG Woman Admits To Running Sex, Human Trafficking Ring Across Maryland: AG
Woman Admits To Running Sex, Human Trafficking Ring Across Maryland: AG A Baltimore woman has admitted to operating a sex and human trafficking ring across Maryland, authorities announced. Earlier this year, Kenika Danielle Leach, 33, was charged following a two-year multi-agency investigation, which helped the AG's Organized Crime Unit to identify nearly a dozen women from Hagerstown who were allegedly trafficked by her and her organization at hotels and motels throughout Maryland. On Friday, the Attorney General's Office announced she has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit sex trafficking, distribution of a controlled dangerous substance (cocaine) an…
Woman Solicited Undercover Cop At Massage Parlor: Berkeley Heights PD Woman Solicited Undercover Cop At Massage Parlor: Berkeley Heights PD
Woman Solicited Undercover Cop At Massage Parlor: Berkeley Heights PD A 64-year-old Berkeley Heights woman was arrested and charged with prostitution at a massage parlor on Wednesday, Nov. 13, authorities said. Changling Wang solicited an undercover officer during a massage appointment at Qitopia Massage Spa on Springfield Avenue where she lived and worked, Berkeley Heights police said, following a monthlong investigation into illicit activities at the spa with the assistance of the Union County Prosecutor's Office Intelligence and Narcotics Division. Wang was charged with prostitution and released pending a court date, police said.
Duo Nabbed For Prostitution After Raid At East Northport Massage Parlor Duo Nabbed For Prostitution After Raid At East Northport Massage Parlor
Duo Nabbed For Prostitution After Raid At East Northport Massage Parlor Two women were charged with prostitution after police raided a Long Island massage parlor following multiple community complaints. The Tuesday, Nov. 12, operation at Welian International Inc., located in East Northport, at 360 Larkfield Road, involved officers from the Suffolk County Police  Second Precinct Crime Section, the Town of Huntington Fire Marshal, and the Building Department. Suffolk County Police said Teresa Zhang, age 51, of New York City, and New Jersey resident Alexandra Thalia Higinio, age 31, of Jersey City, were both charged with: Unauthorized practice of a professi…
Shirley Man Admits Forcing Homeless Teen Into Prostitution In Exchange For Food, Shelter Shirley Man Admits Forcing Homeless Teen Into Prostitution In Exchange For Food, Shelter
Shirley Man Admits Forcing Homeless Teen Into Prostitution In Exchange For Food, Shelter A Long Island man confessed to forcing a homeless teenager into prostitution in exchange for providing her with food and shelter. Javesh Persaud, age 34, of Shirley, pleaded guilty to sex trafficking and related charges in Suffolk County Court on Friday, Oct. 25. Prosecutors said Persaud met the 18-year-old victim in July 2023 on the now defunct website Omegle, which randomly paired strangers for virtual chats. The teen told him she was homeless and sleeping in New York City subways in Manhattan. Persaud told the girl he helped people who were without homes and offered the teen clean clot…
2 Women Charged, 1 For Prostitution, After Raid At Huntington Station Spa 2 Women Charged, 1 For Prostitution, After Raid At Huntington Station Spa
2 Women Charged, 1 For Prostitution, After Raid At Huntington Station Spa Two women are facing charges, one for prostitution, after a raid at a Long Island spa. In response to numerous community complaints, authorities conducted an investigation into Twinkling Spa Inc. in Huntington Station, located at 1783 New York Ave., at approximately 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24. Minhua Guo, age 32, of East Setauket, was charged with: Two counts of unauthorized practice of a profession, a felony,  One count of prostitution, a misdemeanor. Xin Rong Lin, age 61, of Flushing, was charged with: Unauthorized practice of a profession, a felony,  Criminal…
Sex Trafficking: Islip Teacher, Cop Among 4 Charged In Years-Long Crime Ring Sex Trafficking: Islip Teacher, Cop Among 4 Charged In Years-Long Crime Ring
Sex Trafficking: Islip Teacher, Cop Among 4 Charged In Years-Long Crime Ring A teacher of nearly three decades and a veteran police officer are among four defendants accused in a years-long sex trafficking operation on Long Island. Steven Arey, age 53, and George Trimigliozzi, age 55, both of Islip, were indicted on promoting prostitution and related charges in Suffolk County Court on Tuesday, Oct. 15. Prosecutors said Arey, who has taught in the Islip School District for 26 years, and Trimigliozzi, an 18-year veteran of the Suffolk County Police Department, hired sex workers, collected proceeds of prostitution known as “house fees,” and posted ads seeking patrons o…