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Undercover Officers, Deputies Bust Alleged Prostitution House
Police Search For Alleged Madam
UPDATED: 7:45 pm EST January 27, 2006
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Two California women were arrested and charged with engaging in prostitution after a massage parlor was raided Friday afternoon.
The raid took place at the Ocean Health Spa, located at 4392 Indianola Ave., at about 2:30 p.m., NBC 4's Erin Tate reported.
Bags of condoms and $15,000 in cash that was wrapped in aluminum foil were taken from the business at about 2:30 p.m.
Columbus police and Franklin County sheriff's deputies executed a search warrant inside the massage parlor, alleging that much more was taking place inside.
The business was a front for organized prostitution, according to Franklin County Chief Deputy Steve Martin.
The women who were arrested are both 50 years old, Tate reported. A male customer was inside the business at the time of the undercover operation, but he was not arrested, Tate reported.
Law enforcement was looking for several other suspected prostitutes who work at the Ocean Health Spa, along with the madam who is suspected of running the operation. Authorities did not release her name but said she faces more serious charges of promoting prostitution.
"It's sort of almost like a slave trade," said Franklin County Chief Deputy Steve Martin. "These females are shipped from one location to another, all over the country. Every time we get driver's licenses or ID from them, we get them from Boston, L.A., Houston, Texas."
Martin said the operator of the Ocean Health Spa is different from the person who ran the Oasis Health Spa at the exact location. The Oasis Health Spa was raided in June for similar crimes, along with the Jade Clinic, located on East Dublin-Granville Road.
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Hello, all. New to the boards. Very informative. So far, i have enjoyed reading through some of the posts. I find myself nodding my head as I have shared in the same experiences with some of the same ladies as i've seen posted here.
I was just wondering if anyone else has been to the Chirapsia Spa. I am not much of a SW guy. I tend to play it safe and stick with the parlors. A bit expensive but well worth it IMO.
I wanted to share my experience in Chirapsia. I will be very vague for obvious reasons, but it was money well spent. The only bad thing is that since Ocean Spa was hit (the bust is posted on here), the place was packed. The massage was very short lived, but the ending was so sweet. I don't know how they feel about asking for a particular girl, but "Lisa" was excellent. Looks like a very hot school teacher, if you're into that. Very nice face and body.
Anyways, looking to swap stories and hear of any other parlors that anyone else has been to and had good "massages".
Brandon
I guess that there was another massage parlor bust at Cleveland and Morse today. The bad thing is that the news reported that they kept complete records with names of their customers. All of that info was confiscated by Vice.
At least, the SWs keeps all of their info in their heads.
The MP that was busted is Chirapsia. It seems that LE is quick to catch on to where JOHNS are headed after one place is shut down.
Chris H
As far as records, I have no idea what they could be talking about unless the girls go through your wallet while you're in the sauna or shower and get your ID an record the name. I am a little concerned about this. One good thing is that my address on my DL's is not current, but ofcourse, all of the other information is. Sweating Bullets!
[QUOTE=B Funk1976]As far as records, I have no idea what they could be talking about unless the girls go through your wallet while you're in the sauna or shower and get your ID an record the name. I am a little concerned about this. One good thing is that my address on my DL's is not current, but ofcourse, all of the other information is. Sweating Bullets![/QUOTE]At Chirapsia, they give you a plastic pouch to put your keys, wallet, cash, and locker key in and keep with you. I don't know how they would get info on customers unless they somehow ran your plates.
When I first visited the spa after they opened, you signed a card about massage for theraputic purposes only etc. I hope no one here would bother to sign a real name.
It's interesting, because I was there this past week and it was business as usual. With the recent bust, no wonder everyone seemed glad to see me.
Anyone know what happened to the place in Columbus Square? Lights on, mail on the floor, and no answer of the phone. I didn't hear anything about a bust. Usually that stuff is on the news or in the paper.
[QUOTE=Bighardone]Anyone know what happened to the place in Columbus Square? Lights on, mail on the floor, and no answer of the phone. I didn't hear anything about a bust. Usually that stuff is on the news or in the paper.[/QUOTE]I was wondering the same thing. I went by a couple of times on a recent saturday to see if they were going to open. I was starting to wonder if the place was legit and didn't open on Saturdays.
Have you ever been there? What was your experience?
Based on where they advertised. I suspect they provided similar services to some of our old watering holes.
I actually think they are a moved MP from across town.. which was closed from last spring? when was the last bust round last year? (Last year, I was actually driving to the one on Indy dr and I saw news trucks and LE there and I kept on driving. Wow an hour or two sooner and I would of been shittin my pants)
Question is why aren't they busting the non Asian MPs! (they too advertised the same place)
I used to see Diane at Jade on a semi-regular basis. All the ladies there were very friendly and pleasant to chat with. I miss that place.
[QUOTE=Gunter62]I used to see Diane at Jade on a semi-regular basis. All the ladies there were very friendly and pleasant to chat with. I miss that place.[/QUOTE]Jade was nice and good parking after the fence went up. Sad w/ all the corrupt politician still in-office but they close Jade & Ocean. I guess a sting operation on Taft golfing is not as attractive to them.
LC Therapy is open!
LC Therapy is OPEN! Good times are to be had here.
[QUOTE=Bighardone]LC Therapy is OPEN! Good times are to be had here.[/QUOTE]
What is it, and where is it?
Will be in town and was wondering if the two AMP's near the airport are still open. One was behind a gas station / across from a Strip club. The other was up the road a few miles, I believe to the north.
Also, waht is the general location of LC?
Tribal- The place across from the strip club is still open. Typical jack shack, not really an AMP. The other place that was up the road was the Four Seasons which was a reliable AMP, but it was closed down a number of years ago, at least four.
yeah Setman is correct, Four Seasons has been closed for a while and the other spot is a waste of time and money. You will have a hard time finding a decent AMP in C0Bus now, they are always busting those places now.
Chris H
I just got back from Orlando. They have them everywhere (99% are HJ), but much nicer there vs here. I just don't know why they are picking on AMPs. Why don't they bug the HIV+ SW.
Probably in 6 months they will pop up in a new location. Be pateint. Maybe if they didn't advertise in the paper and let word of mouth spread they would stay open longer.
Sorry, my useless 2 cents
Sorry rambling story:
It has been weeks without a massage. I saw an ad from an asian hair salon and they had massage as a listed option. So I booked a massage, I thought who knows what I could convice her to do for jackson's sake.
Well I saw my gal coming. Ouch, bad call. Ugly, old, & very overweight and not worth .01 cent. Well this gal, I assume an LMT, gave me the worst massage in my entire life. (only plus, my butt was happy) I had better massages from the AMPs.
Well this LC virgin will be going next week, I'll report back.
I went to LC today and had Kate. She's in her 40s?, very nice body and nice long dark hair.
The place looked clean, but I suspect they don't wash their towels everytime.
Enjoy
Last week visited LC Therapy while visiting from Tampa. Before coming I noticed in the posts that my two previous AMP's had been closed so I decided to check out LC. Very nice experience with Kimberly a nice slender late 20's Susie Wong type hair style cut short and nice natural Ta-Ta's. At first opted for .4 half hour but after TS paying close attention to special areas I decided on .6 hour. Everything was on the menu after she got on top of me and gave me a deep pressure massage on my shoulders and back. I had asked for that to begin with. Won't go into details but left very satisfied and ended up contributing another .7 for her favorite charity. Senior members can PM me for details and my nickname to get you the best. Check my posts in Tampa.
I was under the impression that all the good massage parlors were shut down by the CPD. I was a regular at the OAsis (RIP) and I was just wondering what the LC was? Is that the one on Cleveland Ave? If it is I have been there a couple of times. Both times were good experiences if you know what I mean. Someone please let me know what the LC is, I appreciate it.
It's in Columbus Square at Cleveland and E161. Just look around. You can't miss it.
So what is the going rate at LC?
I saw it yesterday but couldn't stop in my work truck.
[QUOTE=Whoah28]
The place looked clean, but I suspect they don't wash their towels everytime.
Enjoy[/QUOTE]
Ewe! Thanks for the warning!
Is there anything else out there other than LC. I went there recently and have met only much older girls. Not sureif my timing was bad but it wasn't that good of an experience.
Anything guys? I know of a place in Springfield and one off of 71 North (by wooster rt 30 I think) but cant find anything closer
In town for a few days and scanned this forum. Went to LC Therapy today because it seemed like a reasonable solution after looking at the price of escorts in this town (what is the deal with that? $300 an hour? Get real... looking forward to my next trip to the Dominican. LOL. That's a 9/10 class lady for the week).
Okay, anyway opted for the hour ($.6). Saw Mimi - 35-45 years old, slim, great breasts for an asian - think they were real. Paid another $.5 for manual release. More may have been offered, but was unsure of the process (money for tip should be left on the counter - different everywhere, got to learn the rules in the place you are at.)
Service was okay - decent massage, shower, a little time in the sauna. Overall, a 6, but is about all I was expecting.
First post, Hope for many more. Went to PUK today. Seen Koy. Early 30's nice looking with a good body. Did the fs and was offered a massage after a very rewarding session. Glad I passed the LC to try a new place.
Hey Local,
I'm closer to Dayton and Springfield but venture your way often. How about sharing the location info about PUK?
Thanks,
Dazhiba
I believe the name of the parlor is "JUK", not PUK. It's off of Hamilton road south of I70, about a quarter of a mile. You can find the ad in the Dispatch sports section. Find the ad and you will have all the info. you need to locate it.
I am suprised no one has chimed in to say that LC is closed due to LE. (was on news last night)
2 Women Arrested At Suspected Brothel Third Employee Sought
POSTED: 5:25 pm EDT June 23, 2006
UPDATED: 6:35 pm EDT June 23, 2006
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Columbus vice officers raided a suspected brothel on the city's north side Friday.
Investigators said the business, LC Therapy, claims to be a massage parlor, but officers said they found evidence of prostitution at the facility near Cleveland Avenue and Dublin-Granville Road, NBC 4's Erin Tate reported.
"It's called LC Therapy, and it purports to be an Asian massage parlor that gives customers legitimate massages -- but for an added fee, they do sexual acts," an undercover officer said.
Detectives said some of the workers were also living in the storefront.
Two women were arrested and charged with promoting and engaging in prostitution -- Ji Yeon Hicks and the alleged madam, 57-year-old Toyon Hawk.
"Our goal is not just hit this and have it right back open next week. We try to go for long term results and to do that you have to go after the people that are running the organization," an officer said.
Hawk's home and vehicle were also searched. Inside the business, authorities found hundreds of dollars, detectives said.
Officers are also working with the city attorney's office on a nuisance abatement clause in an effort to padlock the business on a more permanent basis.
Police did not charge several customers found at the business on Friday but said they are looking to arrest a third employee.
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As always watch your six,
RVW
I went to try out JUK tonight. I rang the door bell and as I waited I saw a 40+? year old overweight woman come out of one of the rooms. More like YUK. ...and yes you can see right inside. Before anyone came to the door to let me in.. I hightailed it out of there. Boy the quality of massuese have gone down hill. I would love to hear a report of someone not so old or overweight.. until then I will steer clear of the place.
I am not sure if you forum people saw the negative article quoting all you sex addicts. (funny how they quoted all of you without giving you any credit) It was published in "The Other Paper" July 6-12th issue. This is my letter to the magazine that would never be published.
Re: Your Massage Parlor article:
If anyone wants to find a prostitute or a sexual massage they just have to flip to the back section of your own magazine. There is no need to go online. You & your employer profits from such illegal activity. Maybe you should be writing “SEX: An easy way to find illegal massage parlors & prostitutes see our classified section” OR “ Customers –and cops- can turn to our classified section for answers” all the sex they can afford either in person or by phone.
Some of 'The Other Paper' ads are of gay sex . Or phone sex. Nothing like “barely legal 18.” Is that something your magazine should be proud of? David did you miss your ad saying “Sensual Body Rubdown” or “Sensual Massage” So why the article? Is it, your back section of your magazine can not compete with these massage parlors? So you print a negative article so you can shut them down for your advertisers. I know your advertisers sell sex. Maybe your magazine should be shut down by the cops.
If these people want to piss away their hard earned money on sex. Let them. Who knows how much money i have spent on real dates just to get laid. May be this is the cheaper way of getting laid & i have been doing everything wrong. I have spent over $200 in one night and never got a kiss. Looks like I am the fool.
Is it right to pay for sex? NO! Should it be free? YES!
Name withheld
Hey guys,
Any AMPS left in Columbus? Boy I sure do miss the way things were a few short years ago!
Thanks, Dazhiba, near Dayton
Massage or sex? That’s the rub
Council to discuss laws that benefit legitimate therapists
Monday, October 02, 2006
Jodi Andes
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH
Columbus officials aim to crack down on prostitution by taking on massage parlors.
The City Council will soon debate legislation that would make it easier for police to shut down parlors where massages are a prelude to sex, said Councilman Michael C. Mentel, the measure’s sponsor.
"This legislation will help protect legitimate massage therapy businesses while giving officers a tool to go after the bad actors," he said.
Mentel’s proposal would:
• Require those giving massages to remain clothed.
• Allow only massage therapists licensed by the Ohio Medical Board to advertise that they are licensed. The rule would end a confusing practice in which untrained masseurs and masseuses obtain a city permit, which the city calls a license, and then advertise that they are licensed.
• Remove a little-used clause in the city code that makes it illegal for someone to give a massage to someone of the opposite sex. City attorneys fear it could be challenged.
• Give police the power to enter massage parlors to verify the new licensing requirements.
The changes in the city code also would make it easier for the city to shut down businesses that don’t meet the requirements.
"It’s not geared toward places that are already licensed by the state," Assistant City Attorney Bridget Carty said. "It’s geared toward those who all of a sudden decide they want to be in the massage business."
Legitimate therapists are among those who asked for the restrictions.
The way Columbus currently licenses those who give massages is confusing, said Rick Greely, a state-licensed massage therapist who lobbied for the changes.
"We hear all the time people thought they were going in for a massage and get offered more. And then there are those who go into a legitimate massage parlor thinking they’ll get something else," Greely said.
Greely and other members of the Ohio chapter of the American Massage Therapy Association wanted Columbus to stop classifying city permits for any type of massage business as "licenses."
The city code doesn’t require any level of training to obtain a license as a "massage technician" and then advertise as an "LMT."
A state-licensed massage therapist must complete nine months of classes and 750 hours of training, and pass a test issued by the State Medical Board to earn credentials as an LMT, a licensed massage therapist.
"The public probably in most cases doesn’t know the difference," Greely said.
Carty said she knows of only one time authorities used the code prohibiting massages to customers of the opposite sex. The charge was challenged in court but upheld.
"But we had concerns with it, so we’re taking it off the books," she said.
Franklin County has 887 state-licensed massage therapists, said Joan Wehrle, spokeswoman for the State Medical Board. City-issued permits are held by 36 people in Columbus.
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Be nice if we could go back to the good ol days when there was 3 or 4 good AMP' s in town.
When going through the sports section at work yesterday I saw an ad for a place called either Spa 2600 or 2600 Spa (I really don't remember which). It's on Morse road someplace close to the airport. Has anyone been there or heard anything about it?