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Duo Accused Of Running Prostitution Ring Out Of Westchester Massage Parlors: Feds
A husband and wife face charges after allegedly running an extensive prostitution business out of multiple New York massage parlors, including several in the Hudson Valley.
Putnam County residents Hong Ru Lin, age 50, and Kena Zhao, age 45, both of Putnam Valley, were arrested on Thursday, Sept. 14 for allegedly running a prostitution business out of numerous massage parlors in Putnam, Westchester, Queens, and Manhattan, the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York announced.
According to federal officials, Lin and Zhao started running the prostitution ring in Septem…
5 Charged After Westchester Spa Investigated For Prostitution
Five people are facing prostitution charges after an investigation into a Westchester County spa.
On Friday, Oct. 14, New Rochelle Police concluded their investigation into the Green Rivage Spa, located at 514 Main St. (Route 1), and found that the business had been engaging in prostitution, police said.
Police said they then arrested five people in connection to the case:
70-year-old Sun Mi Hong, of New York City, was charged with third-degree promoting prostitution and unlicensed practice of a profession;
35-year-old Cuijuan Jia, of Sorrento, Louisiana, was c…
Sarah Lawrence Sex Cult Leader Found Guilty On All Charges
Larry Ray, the leader of a sex cult run out of his daughter's dorm room at Sarah Lawrence College in Westchester, will face life in prison after being found guilty by a jury of sexually exploiting and trafficking girls.
Ray, now 62 years old following multiple delays in his trial and prosecution, was found guilty of 15 counts that include racketeering, sex trafficking, conspiracy, forced labor, extortion, tax evasion, and other crimes in relation to his scheme.
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Two Women Facing Prostitution Charges After Investigation At Spa In Hudson Valley
Two women were nabbed in a prostitution sting at a Hudson Valley body spa following a two-month-long investigation.
The two, Shao Fang Huang, age 54, and Jing Wang, age 54, both of Flushing, Queens, were busted in Orange County at the Body Beauty Spa in Harriman on Wednesday, Feb. 23.
According to Sgt. Kristen Potter, of the Woodbury Police, an investigation was initiated after receiving complaints of illegal activity at the spa involving operating without a proper license and offering sexual contact in exchange for money.
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Both women were …
Six, Including Police Officer In Hudson Valley, Charged In Sex Trafficking, Bribery Scheme
A police officer who allegedly protected a prostitution ring in exchange for free sexual favors is among six facing a host of charges for their roles in operating a sex trafficking organization throughout New York, federal officials announced.
In Brooklyn federal court, a 14-count indictment has been unsealed for six suspects who ran the operation - which included minors - while the cop protected them from being arrested by law enforcement.
Those charged:
Wayne Peiffer, age 48, of Highland in Ulster County;
Jose Facundo Zarate Morals, age 32, of Queens.
Luz Elvira Cardona, age 33, of Que…
Three Women, Four Men Charged In Area Prostitution Bust
Three women and four men were nabbed during a prostitution bust following complaints from residents of prostitution taking place throughout the area.
The group was arrested on Thursday during an operation conducted by officers with the City of Newburgh Police Department and the Orange County District Attorney’s Office Task Force.
Those charged with prostitution included April Hoyle, 34, Luz Wilson-Colon, 31, and Susan Knapp, 64.
Residents charged with patronizing a prostitute included Robert Bullis, 59; Michel Sebastian-Ramirez, 27; Leverne Barnett, 54, and Kyrie B…
Six Arrested In Hudson Valley Prostitution Raid
Seven Nabbed In Area Narcotics, Prostitution Detail
Six people were arrested as a result of an ongoing investigation into prostitution in the area, according to the Ramapo Police Department.
The bust when down around 8:40 p.m. Thursday on Sherwood Avenue in the Spring Valley section of Ramapo, said Det. Sgt. Brian Corbett.
During the bust, the police department executed a search warrant and arrested the following:
Celia Diego-Garcia, 29, of Queens; charged with prostitution.
Violeta Reyes-Cruz, 22, of Queens; charged with prostitution
Manuel Castillo-Garcia, 64, of Spring Valley; charged…
Two Women Charged, One For Prostitution, In Hudson Valley Spa Bust
Two women were busted by the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office for offering massages without a license, one was also accused of offering sex for extra cash.
The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office arrested Li Xu-Campbell, 54, of New Windsor, and Wang Chai Xia, 34, of Flushing, around 7 p.m. Thursday in connection with an investigation into illegal activity at Your Green Spa located at 1315 Route 9 in the Town of Wappinger, said Capt. John Watterson.
The arrests are the results of a three-month long investigation conducted by the Sheriff’s Office Detective Bureau. Both women are accused of offer…
