Archive for the 'Tampa massage parlors' Category

Tampa Massage Parlors: Florida’s Tampa Bay Area ID’d as Major Hub for Human Trafficking

Sunday, July 17th, 2011

… You see them all over the place, massage parlors with signs that say they’re open until 2 a.m. seven days a week,” she said. “What kind of legitimate massage parlor is open until 2 a.m.?”
Other signs indicate directions to a rear entrance so patrons can enter the establishment surreptitiously.

Working with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and Florida State University Center for the Advancement of Human Rights, Burgin authored a bill in 2009 designed to empower law enforcement.In addition to increasing the penalties for those convicted of the crime, Burgin’s bill would require massage parlor employees to have identification on them at all times.

Her bill would require massage parlor employees to carry a valid U.S. passport, driver’s license or Employment Authorized Document. That would give law enforcement authorization to request identification, and determine who’s working illegally, she said.

See the full article from “Patch.com”

Tampa Massage Parlors: A many-splendored thing

Thursday, February 10th, 2011

Clay Aiken may be gay, and his biggest fans may be middle-aged women, but you can still count on an evening of lush, old-school woo when he performs at Sarasota’s Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Saturday. He’ll sing songs from his latest album, including torchy covers of romantic standards like Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You, Misty and Unchained Melody. 8 p.m. Saturday at Van Wezel, 777 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. $30-$60. 1-800-826-9303.
tantric awareness retreat for couples
If you’re one of those couples who believes there’s no such thing as TMI, head to the Renaissance Vinoy Resort for a Valentine’s Day Tantric Awareness Retreat for Couples. The seminar, organized by the Lotus Room yoga studio, promises instruction in tantric partner yoga, “awareness and connectivity” and “lessons in erotic massage.” Ooh la la! It’s Saturday and Sunday at the Vinoy; prices are $190 for Saturday, $225 for Saturday and Sunday (room not included). Get details by calling (813) 961-3160 or visiting yogalotusroom.com. Just try not to go on and on about it at work on Monday, okay?

See the full article from “Tampabay.com”

Tampa Massage Parlors: Chattanooga police arrest Florida man wanted in sledgehammer murder case

Friday, July 16th, 2010

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Florida fugitive Jason Andrews arrested last night in connection with a capital murder case out of Pasco County, Fla.
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Chattanooga police and U.S. Marshals have arrested a Florida fugitive wanted in connection with a capital murder case where a tattoo parlor owner was beaten to death with a sledgehammer while he lay on a massage table.
Jason Andrews, who was working as a manager at the Chattanooga Billiard Club on Jordan Drive was arrested last night during his shift.
Mr. Andrews is wanted in connection with the Pasco County, Fla. capital murder investigation in the death of massage parlor owner Dennis Abrahamsen.

See the full article from “Chattanooga Times Free Press”

Tampa Massage Parlors: Chattanooga police arrest Florida man wanted in sledgehammer murder case

Friday, July 16th, 2010

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Florida fugitive Jason Andrews arrested last night in connection with a capital murder case out of Pasco County, Fla.
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Chattanooga police and U.S. Marshals have arrested a Florida fugitive wanted in connection with a capital murder case where a massage parlor owner was beaten to death with a sledgehammer.
Jason Andrews, who was working as a manager at the Chattanooga Billiard Club on Jordan Drive was arrested last night during his shift.
Mr. Andrews is wanted in connection with the Pasco County, Fla. capital murder investigation in the death of massage parlor owner Dennis Abrahamsen.

See the full article from “Chattanooga Times Free Press”

Tampa Massage Parlors: Arrest of Florida Fugitive

Friday, July 16th, 2010

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A collaborative effort between the US Marshal Service and the Chattanooga Police Department landing Florida fugitive, Jason Andrews, in Hamilton County Jail last night.
Andrews was wanted in connection with a high-profile capital murder case out of Pasco County, Florida in which massage parlor owner, Dennis Abrahamsen, was brutally beaten to death with a sledgehammer.
Law enforcement officials received word that Andrews was in the Chattanooga area working as a manager at the Chattanooga Billiards Club on Jordan Drive.
After conducting surveillance and identifying Andrews, CPD Fugitive Detectives and US Marshals took him into custody last night as he was working his shift.
Andrews was secured without incident and will be held at the Hamilton County Jail until he can be extradited back to Pasco County, Florida.

See the full article from “WDEF News 12″

Tampa Massage Parlors: Global human trafficking news roundup (June 8, 2010)

Tuesday, June 8th, 2010

Texas:  A smuggling ringleader was sentenced 17 years in jail for smuggling more than 70 people from Mexico. The police found 17 people dead, two others died later from dehydration, suffocation, and overheating. The surviving victims testified that they tried to kick out a signal light to try to get attention from a passing motorist. 
Hawaii:  Labor trafficking victims testify against their employer before the court. They said that some of them were underpaid and lived in a modified storage container on the farm. Each worker is from Thailand and promised a good paying job in Hawaii. They also paid $20,000 to come to Hawaii. One of the victims said that they were given moldy bread to eat. 
Virginia: The police arrested three people at a massage parlor in Leesburg. The police said that all of them were Korean background, but their residential status is currently unclear. This is the fourth message parlor that the police charged with prostitution or sex trafficking related offense. 

See the full article from “Examiner.com”

Tampa Massage Parlors: Massage parlor employees face prostitution charges

Friday, June 4th, 2010

Massage parlor employees face prostitution charges
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Published: June 4, 2010
TAMPA – Employees of two South Tampa massage parlors have been arrested on prostitution charges, police said.
Sung Rowe, 41, was arrested Thursday at New Gold Spa, 3637 S. West Shore Blvd. She faces charges including six counts of unlicensed practice of a healthcare professional and four counts of offering to commit prostitution, records show.
Rowe, of Flushing, N.Y., is being held on $13,000 bail.
Also Thursday, police arrested Suhua Zhang and Mei Fang at J-Spa, 4644 W. Gandy Blvd.
Zhang, 41, of Port Richey, faces three counts of offering to commit prostitution. She has been released on $750 bail.
Fang, 49, of Tampa, faces one count each of offering to commit prostitution and failing to appear in court on a prostitution charge. She was released on $2,750 bail.

See the full article from “Tampa Tribune”

Tampa Massage Parlors: Three women in custody after prostitution bust

Friday, June 4th, 2010

PERRY TWP., Pa. – June 4, 2010 (WPVI) –
Three women are in police custody after a prostitution bust at a Berks County massage parlor.

See the full article from “6abc.com”

Tampa Massage Parlors: Three women arrested at Shoemakersville massage parlor for prostitution

Friday, June 4th, 2010

Three women arrested at Shoemakersville massage parlor for prostitution
Published: Friday, June 04, 2010
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The Peace of Mind Day Spa, in Shoemakersville, where the three women in custody allegedly participated in prostitution in exchange for money. View and purchase photos

Berks County detectives have charged three women with prostitution and related offenses after a June 3 bust at a Perry Township massage parlor.

This investigation was initiated after the Berks County Detectives received complaints from concerned citizens regarding prostitution activities occurring inside the massage parlor.
During the investigation, an undercover detective from the District Attorney’s Office met with the women on two separate occasions inside the massage parlor.  

At approximately 4:35 p.m., task force detectives executed the aforementioned search warrant. Detectives found all three women inside the business.  There were no customers inside the massage parlor at the time of the search.  

See the full article from “Boyertown Berk Montgomery Newspapers”

Tampa Massage Parlors: Spa Busted For Alleged Prostitution

Friday, June 4th, 2010

PERRY TWP., Pa. — Three women were taken into custody on prostitution charges during a raid on a local massage parlor, according to authorities.
The Berks County District Attorney’s Drug Task Force said it began its investigation into the Peace of Mind Spa on Route 61 in Perry Township, just north of Shoemakersville, after receiving complaints about possible prostitution taking place inside.
During their investigation, detectives said they went undercover and met with Xiangdan Li, Sungnam Yang, and In Suk Saunders two separate times. The detectives said the women offered to provide them sexual services in exchange for money.

Detectives said they also searched the massage parlor and seized surveillance cameras, cash, condoms, numerous documents, and various items associated with prostitution.

This is the sixth raid for alleged prostitution at a massage parlor in Berks County since the start of the year.

See the full article from “WFMZ Allentown”