Tag: Unauthorized practice of a profession
Same Worker Arrested Again As Police Raid Suffolk County Spa Second Time
A massage parlor previously targeted by police was raided again on Long Island, resulting in new charges against a woman who was arrested during the business's last prostitution investigation.
Yanmei Huang, 37, of Flushing, and Chunxin Hawkins, 60, of Flushing, were arrested during a raid at Evolve Spa, located at 831 Middle Country Road, on Monday, June 15, Suffolk County Police announced.
The investigation was launched after police received community complaints about the business, according to authorities. Seventh Precinct Crime Section officers conducted the raid at approximately 4:30 p…
Massage Parlor Raid In Ronkonkoma Lands Repeat Arrest For Former Shirley Worker
A massage parlor raid in Ronkonkoma led to the arrest of a Queens woman who was previously charged in a similar Suffolk County investigation earlier this year, police said.
Jiao Wang, 36, of Flushing, was arrested during an investigation at Sakura Bliss Spa, 856 Portion Road, Unit 5, at approximately 6:35 p.m. on Friday, June 5, according to Suffolk County Police.
Sixth Precinct Crime Section officers conducted the raid alongside the Town of Brookhaven Fire Marshal, Building Inspector, and Investigator, police said.
Wang was charged with Unauthorized Practice of a Profession, authorities…
Woman Advertising Brothel Online Busted In Commack Raid
Two women were arrested during a raid at a suspected brothel in Commack, Suffolk County Police announced on Thursday, May 21.
The investigation began after community complaints about alleged activity at 1005 Commack Road, according to police. Detectives with the Human Trafficking Investigations Unit, along with Second Precinct Patrol and Crime Section officers, executed a search warrant at the location around 12:55 p.m.
Maria Marin-Barco, 31, of Flushing, and Andreina Campos-Herrera, 33, of Dix Hills, were both charged with prostitution, police said. Investigators allege the women advertise…
Second Raid In 4 Months Hits Huntington Station Spa Amid Suffolk Crackdown
A Huntington Station massage parlor has been raided again, just four months after its last prostitution investigation, as Suffolk County police continue a sweeping crackdown targeting East Jericho Turnpike businesses.
Irene Jin, 53, of Bethpage, and Eunja Heo, 46, of Centreville, Virginia, were arrested Tuesday, May 19, during an investigation at The Shop, located at 523 East Jericho Turnpike in Huntington Station, according to Suffolk County Police.
Both women were charged with Unauthorized Practice of a Profession, a felony, and Prostitution, a misdemeanor, police said.
Second Precinct C…
Same Woman Charged In 3 Suffolk Spa Raids In 13 Months Arrested Again: Police
A woman previously arrested in two separate Long Island massage parlor prostitution raids has been busted yet again — marking her third arrest tied to spa investigations in just over a year, Suffolk County police announced on Wednesday, May 14, 2026.
Lianlin Liang, 47, of Flushing, was arrested during another raid at Valley Sole Spa, located at 51 Broadway, Unit 6, in Greenlawn, according to police.
The latest investigation was launched following community complaints and carried out by Suffolk County Police Second Precinct Crime Unit officers alongside the Human Trafficking Unit, Town of Hu…
Prostitution Bust: Woman, 59, Charged After Investigation Into Spa In LaGrange
A New York City woman has been charged following an investigation into alleged prostitution activity at a Dutchess County spa, police said.
Bongseon Choi, 59, was arrested on Thursday, April 30, and charged with unauthorized practice of a profession, a felony, and prostitution, a misdemeanor, New York State Police announced on Tuesday, May 5.
Authorities said the investigation leading to Choi's arrest began on March 4, after complaints about suspected prostitution activity at New Kang Spa, located at 1151 Route 55 in the town of LaGrange.
Police did not release more information…
Unlicensed Masseur Sexually Assaults Woman During Massage In Selden: Cops
A 52-year-old unlicensed masseuse was arrested for sexually assaulting a 27-year-old woman during a massage on Long Island, authorities said.
Li-Yong He, 52, of Levittown, inappropriately touched the woman as shey lay on the massage table at W Foot Relaxing Spa, on Middle County Road in Selden, approximately 12:50 p.m. Sunday, April 26, Suffolk County police said.
The woman demanded that He leave the room, and she drove to Sixth Precinct in Selden, authorities said. He was arrested following a police investigation and charged with forcible touching and unauthorized practice of a …
‘This Place Is SO Shady’ — 1-Star Yelp Review Surfaces After Prostitution Raid In E. Northport
A single, scathing Yelp review is drawing new attention after a Suffolk County massage parlor was raided and two women were arrested on prostitution-related charges, authorities announced on Friday, March 27.
Guifen Sun, 61, of Flushing, and Yuhong Zhou, 51, also of Flushing, were taken into custody after officers investigated Roslyn Spa on Jericho Turnpike in East Northport, according to Suffolk County police.
Second Precinct Investigative Unit officers conducted the probe alongside the Town of Huntington Fire Marshal and ordinance inspectors, leading to the arrests of the owner and an em…
Prostitution Arrest Made After Community Complaints Lead To Massage Parlor Raid In Huntington
A massage parlor employee was arrested following a raid prompted by community complaints at a Huntington business, Suffolk County police announced on Wednesday, Feb. 4.
The investigation targeted New Foot Spa at 198 New York Ave., where Suffolk County Police Second Precinct Investigative Unit officers worked alongside the Town of Huntington Fire Marshal and Ordinance Inspector’s Office, according to the release.
Dan Xu, 52, of Flushing, was charged with two counts of Unauthorized Practice of a Profession, a felony, and two counts of Prostitution, a misdemeanor, police said.
Town of Hunti…
Illegal Massage Parlor Raids Lead To 4 Arrests Across Long Island, Including Huntington: Police
Illegal massages and sexual acts were allegedly being offered at two Long Island spas, resulting in four arrests during separate investigations on Wednesday, Jan. 21, police said.
West Hempstead (Nassau County)
Detectives with the Narcotics/Vice Squad investigated Beauty Spa at 275 Hempstead Turnpike in West Hempstead, Nassau County police announced.
Illegal massages were being performed and sexual acts were offered at the location, police said. Investigators also determined the two employees did not have massage licenses, according to authorities.
Sumanjit Kaur, 38, of Franklin Square, an…
Two Women Charged With Prostitution After Massage Parlor Raid In Huntington: Police
Two women are accused of prostitution after police raided a Huntington Station massage parlor, Suffolk County police announced on Wednesday, Oct. 22.
Officers from the Second Precinct Crime Section, assisted by the Town of Huntington Fire Marshal and an Ordinance Inspector, executed the raid at Sugar Pine Spa on New York Avenue that day, according to the department.
Xiqin Zhao, 45, of Flushing, and Miryam Casasmedina, 32, of Jamaica, were arrested and charged with Felony Unauthorized Practice of a Profession and Misdemeanor Prostitution, police said.
The Town of Huntington Fire Marshal and…
Two Women Arrested At Dix Hills Massage Parlor Open Just Over A Year: Police
Two women were arrested during a raid at a Dix Hills massage parlor that has been open just over a year, Suffolk County police announced on Wednesday, Sept. 24.
Officers with the Second Precinct Crime Section, working alongside the Town of Huntington Fire Marshal and Ordinance Inspectors, investigated Jin Gui Spa, located at 15 East Deer Park Road, Suite #7, in response to a community complaint, police said.
Yiqiong Luo, 53, and Ailing Guo, 53, both of Flushing, were charged with felony Unauthorized Practice of a Profession, according to police.
Town inspectors issued multiple violations a…
Repeat Trouble: 3 Women Arrested In 2 Long Island Massage Parlor Raids, 1 For 2nd Time In 2025
Three women were arrested during massage parlor raids in Huntington and Port Jefferson Station, Suffolk County police announced on Friday, Sept. 5.
At Jericho Foot Spa, located at 1152 E. Jericho Turnpike in Huntington, Second Precinct Crime Section officers, the Human Trafficking Investigations Unit, and the Asset Forfeiture Unit executed a search warrant with the Town of Huntington Fire Marshal and ordinance inspectors after repeated community complaints, police said.
Li Zhong, 47, of Astoria, was charged with Felony Promoting Prostitution 3rd Degree, Felony Unauthorized Practice of a Pro…
From Rave Reviews To Raid: Police Arrest Three At D&J Spa In Mastic
D&J Spa in Mastic boasted five-star reviews for its “lovely staff” and “amazing service,” but Suffolk County Police say community complaints led to a raid that ended with three arrests on Friday, Aug. 29.
The Seventh Precinct Crime Section launched an investigation into the spa at 1360 Montauk Highway after repeated neighborhood concerns, police said.
During the raid, officers arrested three employees:
XinXin Yan, 42, of Flushing, was charged with Felony Unauthorized Practice of a Profession and Misdemeanor Prostitution.
Yifan Xu, 27, of Flushing, was charged with Felony Unauthorized …
Massage Parlor Prostitution Caught By Community Complaint Prompting Raid At East Northport Spa
A community complaint led Suffolk County Police to raid Vernal Spa in East Northport, resulting in the arrests of two women on Thursday, July 31.
Second Precinct Crime Section officers, working with the Town of Huntington Fire Marshal and Ordinance Inspectors, carried out the raid at 502B Larkfield Road, according to Suffolk County Police.
Danping Yu, 61, of Amityville, and Yuyun Xu, 53, of Flushing, were both charged with Felony Unauthorized Practice of a Profession and Misdemeanor Prostitution, police said.
During the raid, the Town of Huntington Fire Marshal and Code Enforcement Inspect…
Two Women Arrested In East Northport Massage Parlor Raid: Suffolk County Police
Two women were arrested during a raid at a massage parlor in East Northport, Suffolk County Police announced on Wednesday, July 30.
Yu Lan Li, 60, and Suhong Lyu, 50, both of Flushing, were taken into custody following an investigation into Wonderful Body and Foot Spa Massage, located at 2006 Jericho Turnpike, according to the department.
Police said the raid was conducted by Second Precinct Crime Section officers, working in coordination with the Town of Huntington Fire Marshal and Ordinance Inspectors, after a community complaint.
Both women were charged with Felony Unauthorized Practice…
Illegal Hicksville Spa Busted For Prostitution, 2 Taken By ICE: Police
Two women were arrested and later detained by federal agents after police uncovered a prostitution operation inside a Hicksville basement spa, Nassau County detectives announced on Saturday, May 31.
The investigation began at Sweet Spa, located in the rear basement of 113A Broadway, where officers with the Narcotics/Vice Squad discovered illegal massages and prostitution were taking place around 3:05 p.m. on Friday, May 30.
Tao Zhao, 44, of 135-21 40th Road, and Na Cao, 35, of 41-12A Main Street—both from Flushing—were taken into custody at the scene without incident, police said.
Detectiv…
Repeat Raid: Women Busted On Prostitution, Felony Charges At Melville Spa Targeted In 2023
For the second time in just over two years, Suffolk County Police raided a Melville massage parlor following community complaints—this time arresting two women on prostitution and felony charges.
Qiulan Fang, 43, and Pan Pan Yang, 37, both of Flushing, were charged after officers from the Second Precinct Crime Section executed a raid at Day Sunshine Spa, located at 704 Walt Whitman Road, on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, police said.
The same address was raided in April 2023 under a different business name—Lucky 8 Foot Spa—where another Flushing woman, Rui Liu, was arrested on nearly identical ch…
‘New Lisa Beauty’ Busted In Commack Prostitution Raid—No Lisa, Just Handcuffs: Police
A massage parlor in Commack was the site of a prostitution bust on Thursday, May 15, Suffolk County Police announced.
Hanzhu Maldonado, 36, of Flushing, was arrested during a raid at "New Lisa Beauty", located at 6143 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 207, after a flood of community complaints prompted police action.
Second Precinct Crime Section officers, along with the Town of Huntington Fire Marshal and Ordinance Inspector, conducted a midday inspection of the business and say they found evidence of illegal activity.
Maldonado was charged with two counts of Unauthorized Practice of a Profession a…
Illegal Spa Busted In Brookhaven: Flushing Women Accused Of Prostitution, Unlicensed Practice
Two women from Flushing are facing criminal charges after a massage parlor raid in Middle Island, Suffolk County police announced on Tuesday, April 29.
Yanmei Huang, 35, and Vivian Gao, 40, were arrested during an investigation conducted by Seventh Precinct Crime Section officers alongside Brookhaven Town Fire Marshals and Code Enforcement Inspectors at Evolve Spa, Inc., located at 831 Middle Country Road, police said.
The pair was charged with Felony Unauthorized Practice of a Profession and Misdemeanor Prostitution, authorities stated.
Huang and Gao were issued desk appearance tickets an…
Trouble At Tranquil Spa: Man, Woman Arrested In East Northport Massage Parlor Raid, Police Say
So much for "tranquil" at this spa.
A raid at an East Northport massage parlor ended with a man and a woman in cuffs, Suffolk County Police announced on Wednesday, April 9.
Officers from the Second Precinct Investigative Unit, assisted by the Town of Huntington Fire Marshal and Building Department, descended on Tranquil Spa at 165 Larkfield Road after a wave of community complaints, authorities said.
Instead of peace and pampering, police said they found something else entirely.
Ling Li, 40, of Flushing, was charged with two counts of Unauthorized Practice of a Profession, a felony,…
Raids At Two Brookhaven Massage Parlors On Same Road End In Three Arrests: Police
Three women were busted after police raided two different massage parlors on the same road in Middle Island, Suffolk County Police announced on Tuesday, April 8.
The crackdown came after a flood of community complaints, authorities said. Sixth Precinct Crime Section officers, working with the Town of Brookhaven Fire Marshal and Building Inspector, hit Vivio Foot Spa at 218 Middle Country Road and Maple Foot Spa at 514 Middle Country Road, Suite 22.
Two employees at Vivio Foot Spa — Li Juan Wang, 37, of Flushing, and Li Chang, 56, of East Elmhurst — were arrested at the scene, police said.
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Two Employees Busted In Prostitution Raid At Nesconset Massage Parlor, Police Say
Two employees were caught engaging in prostitution at a Long Island massage parlor, police said.
Suffolk County Police, together with the Town of Smithtown Fire Marshall and Building Department, conducted an investigation at Tao’s Foot Spa on Smithtown Boulevard Wednesday, March 12, after receiving numerous community complaints.
Following the raid, two female employees were arrested:
Qiaolan Liu, 45, of South Setauket–charged with unauthorized practice of a profession (felony) and prostitution (misdemeanor).
Liying Han, 36, of Queens–charged with unauthorized practice of a profession
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