150 Merrimac St Newburyport Busted
NEWBURYPORT — Affixed between a private math instruction service and a counseling center, the red sign outside the office building at 150 Merrimac St., known as Merrimac Landing, offered clients hot stone Thai massages. But yesterday afternoon, police raided the business after the female owner offered an undercover police officer more than massages, in fact, sexual favors in return for money. Women1, 47, Brooklyn, and. Why., was charged with one count of engaging in sexual conduct for a fee after her arrest. She is expected to be arraigned today at Newburyport District Court. Police were hoping to hold her in custody last night, believing she could be a flight risk. Inspector Michael said Women1 was advertising her sexual services on Craigslist and other sites known to attract clients. A phone number on the red sign matched a phone number spotted on Craigslist, raising the suspicions of police as they continued their investigation. Shortly before the raid an undercover officer visited the massage parlor after police had been conducting surveillance of the business for more than a week. "There was an agreement that more than a massage would take place," City Marshal Thomas said. City Marshal Thomas, along with Lt. Mark and 2 detectives, entered the building shortly after 2 pm As they were conducting the raid, police apprehended a man they believe was a client. No charges are expected to be filed against the client, with Howard saying police did not believe he had committed a crime by the time police arrived. He is also expected to aid police as they continue their investigation, Howard added. "This is unusual, but it's not completely out of the realm of things," City Marshal Thomas said. Underground massage parlors turn up more and more thanks to websites that allow these types of businesses to flourish under the radar and well before other businesses take notice. But City Marshal Thomas said Women1's business neighbors grew suspicious as they saw an increase in client traffic. "Clearly it was illegal," City Marshal Thomas said. The building at 150 Merrimac St., located near the intersection with Boardman Street, contains eight professional business offices.
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Someone somewhere did reviews
[QUOTE=HappyDave;2055101]Worst thing in business happens when you don't,advertise, nothing. The game of the oldest profession and key stone cops, will go on for ever. Craigslist and complaints are what really did them in. Just curious were they ever reviewed here?[/QUOTE]Posted in the article.
"The three online reviews Sugrue could access told of separate incidents when men claimed they received more than the standard therapeutic massage at Merrimac Bodyworks from different women named Joanne, Kate and Bonnie. The reviews explained in some detail how the reviewers were manually brought to sexual gratification for a $70 fee by the women they encountered.".