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Police: Prostitute, Accomplices Nabbed After Robbing John With Shotgun, Bat At Wayne Hotel
A would-be customer who thought he was patronizing a prostitute at a Wayne motel got robbed, instead, after the hooker let in a pair of armed companions – all of whom were later caught, authorities said.
The victim told police he’d met a woman at the Days Inn on Route 23 “for the purpose of paying her for sex,” Detective Capt. Dan Daly said Tuesday.
Soon after she arrived, there was a knock at the door, he said.
The woman opened the door and let in another woman, who was carrying a bag, and a man who was carrying a guitar case, the victim told police.
Both were wearing hoods and masks, he…
Married Couple Used Jersey Shore Spa To Promote Prostitution, Launder Money, Authorities Say
A married couple from Toms River has been arrested for promoting prostitution and money laundering at a Jersey Shore spa, authorities said.
Wayne Lefkowitz, 56, and Guihua Cui, 51, each were charged after a year-long investigation, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer.
Lefkowitz and Cui owned a business known as Spa 1800, on Lakewood Road in Toms River.
Although the spa appeared to be operating as a legitimate business, people patronizing the spa were offered sexual favors in exchange for money, Billhimer said.
Lefkowitz and Cui would deposit proceeds from the spa int…
Rochelle Park PD: Newark Man Who Paid For Sex With Underage Girl Gets Beaten, Robbed, Arrested
A Newark man who paid for sex with an underage girl got mugged instead, said Rochelle Park police who took four people into custody -- including him.
An injured Samati Kokou, 36, came running into Fire Department headquarters Saturday night seeking help, Lt. James DePreta said.
He had driven to Central Avenue, he said, where he gave a 16-year-old girl cash in exchange for what he expected would be sex, the lieutenant said.
Instead, two robbers popped up and beat him.
Kokou ran to the Lotz Lane firehouse with injuries to his face, arms and hand, DePreta said.
Meanwhile, the robbers ransa…
