Rochelle Park police bust women, alleged pimp, in prostitution sting

YOU READ IT HERE FIRST: An undercover operation led to the arrests of four women — including one from River Edge — who Rochelle Park police said were turning tricks, as well as a Queens man identified as their pimp.

Photo Credit: *Courtesy ROCHELLE PARK PD*

Jerry DeMarco

11/21/2014 6:56 p.m.

Detectives last night used undercover vehicles and electronic devices surveillance devices at area hotels after responding to online advertisements, Police Chief Robert Flannelly said this afternoon.

A series of safe “transactions and exchanges” witnessed by all of the officers were made, Flanelly said.

Police seized $1,000 in alleged proceeds and several small bags of marijuana, the chief said.

Arrested were:

Jian Wang MUGSHOTS: Courtesy ROCHELLE PARK PD

Jian Wang, 50, of Flushing, who police said drove the dates, collected the money and was charged with promoting prostitution;

Deyanira Hiraldo, 36 (top, right), of River Edge; Huang Ying, 37 (bottom, left), also of Flushing; and Morgan Busumtwi, 33 (bottom, right), of Paterson, all charged with engaging in prostitution;

Patricia Cerullo, 50 (top, left), of Rego Park, NY, charged with promoting prostitution, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

All were released on summonses with a November court date.

MUGSHOTS: Courtesy ROCHELLE PARK PD

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