Massage parlor raids lead to prostitution arrests (5/15/2014)
[URL]http://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2014/05/15/massage-parlor-raids-lead-prostitution-arrests/9115449/[/URL]
The massage parlor advertisements tout spa treatments unrivaled by any in town. "Therapeutic," one says. "Come indulge yourself in pure bliss," says another.
The advertisements, found on classified websites similar to Craigslist, are adorned with photos of women in come-hither poses — the first sign to police that something was amiss.
Those advertisements in part led the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department to raid three Westside massage parlors Wednesday. Arrested on prostitution charges were four women. Asian immigrants who work and live in the parlors and don't speak English. Who collected the money from the women was unclear.
Police on Thursday planned to attempt to shut down the parlors, at least temporarily. After months of investigation, police obtained administrative warrants to search the parlors, leading to Wednesday's sweep. Sgt. Bill Carter of IMPD's Nuisance Abatement Unit said he and the city investigated the parlors because they were in violation of city zoning ordinances that dictate where such businesses can be located.
The vice squad investigators, Carter said, found something else. "They're going in to verify for me that massages are actually taking place at this location," Carter said. "In the course of those massages, more than frequently their genitals are fondled or the girls are offering sex acts in exchange for more money.".
The three businesses involved in the sweep were Aegean Spa, Spiritual Spa and Tranquil Spa.
According to the warrants, undercover officers went to the parlors several times and were offered sexual acts. An affidavit involving Aegean Spa says a second officer went into a room and had his backside massaged. "After about 10 minutes she grabbed (the detective's) genitals without even asking," the affidavit says. "He immediately stopped her and told her he did not need it.".
Carter said all those massage parlors are in areas that either don't permit such businesses or require special variances to operate. The businesses also are not properly licensed by the city, the warrants say. Spiritual Spa, Carter said, is across the street from a child care facility.
The women involved were not named in the warrants filed Tuesday. Carter said all four women fit the same description: non-English-speaking Asian immigrants who live, work and sleep in the parlors. "They have one suitcase full of clothes," Carter said. "Some of the girls actually don't know what city they're in. They just know that they're here, they're working.".
Carter said he did not know how the women arrived in the United States, but he said police suspect the women do not operate the parlors on their own. Complaints against the business operators and property owners are expected to be served Friday. Carter did not identify those individuals Wednesday. It was unclear who police suspect was collecting money from the women in the parlors.
Indy's Focus on Massage Parlors / Hobby is Allowing the Real Criminals to Thrive!
Indy's murder rate exceeds Chicago and is the highest in 7 years all while our fine vice officers are getting their rocks off spending massive amounts of time in massage parlors... Give me a break!
[URL]http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2014/04/02/indianapolis-murder-outbreak-double-number-in-chicago/[/URL]
From previous post regarding busts: "After months of investigation, police obtained administrative warrants to search the parlors, leading to Wednesday's sweep. Sgt. Bill Carter of IMPD's Nuisance Abatement Unit said he and the city investigated the parlors because they were in violation of city zoning ordinances that dictate where such businesses can be located." Are you friggin kiddin'? Zoning Violations for months of investigating! Completely ridiculous.
And herein lies the real reason why the police in our fair City are foolishly spending months investigating this "crime" - "According to the warrants, undercover officers went to the parlors several times be and were offered sexual acts. An affidavit involving Aegean Spa says a second officer went into a room and had his backside massaged. "After about 10 minutes she grabbed (the detective's) genitals be without even asking," the affidavit says. "He immediately stopped her and told her he did not need it.".
IMPD is spending huge amounts of time in the parlors getting their rocks off while the real criminals are free to roam the streets and murder people as they see fit. IMPD needs to re-focus their priorities.
Anyone been to what used to be Dove Spa?
They tell you nothing in the ad. Wondered if anyone has been and can give me the lay of the land. I know extras aren't possible, but I'd like a good, regular place. (And I wonder if they still have the table shower). I've got my two regular places for extras, but want one for a good, strong, hopefully sensual massage.