Prostitution Stings Throughout Massachusetts

If memory serves, she went by the name Candy when she was in Tewksbury, then Cindy after she moved to the place that was recently busted near Haverhill. I'd seen her at both locations. She was very cute, but the endings seemed to lack any real inspiration, as I recall.

[QUOTE=Member #4063; 1360752]Saw this posted on other site, Haverhill bust. Wonder if this is the MP who was in Tewksberry, tiny and cute, but can't remember her name.

[url]http://www.eagletribune.com/haverhill/x1561258662/Massage-parlor-workers-charged-with-sex-crimes[/url]

Jack[/QUOTE]

I saw this a couple of weeks ago.

Lynners ran Craigslist sex business from home, police say.

Originally Published on Thursday, January 05, 2012

By Taylor Provost / The Daily Item.

LYNN — Officers with the Lynn Special Investigations arrested a Lynn woman Tuesday night after she had allegedly been performing sexual acts for money in her apartment while a young girl sat in an adjacent room.

T* V* G. 36, of 454 C* St. #2, was arraigned Wednesday in Lynn District Court on a charge of keeping a house of prostitution. She was released on $200 bail.

According to an arrest report filed on Tuesday by Officer Ross Panacopoulos, Lynn Police had received an anonymous letter indicating that G* and had just moved to the residence from her hometown of Salem and had been engaging in prostitution for some time.

Officers executed a warrant Tuesday night and walked in to find a 4-year-old girl on the computer inside. The girl's father. 43-year-old A* Q, told police he was aware of G* activities and that she was 'turning tricks to help him pay the bills. ' He said he would take his daughter into her bedroom whenever G* 'had a date. '

G* admitted to police that she was exchanging sexual acts for money in the house, saying she did not have many customers, but that the ones she did have found out about her through a Craigslist advertisement set up by Q, who was summonsed to Lynn District Court, also for keeping a house of prostitution.

Both G* and Q* denied being involved in a romantic relationship.

'Anytime sometime uses a kid or puts a kid in a criminal environment that's just wrong, ' Lynn Police Chief Kevin Coppinger said following the arrest. 'Parents need to be diligent and well-educated and to protect their children. '

Panacopoulos filed an abuse and neglect claim with the Department of Children and Families in reference to the young girl being present in the home during the instances of prostitution. The DCF declined to comment on the incident.

[url]http://www.itemlive.com/articles/2012/01/05/news/news01.txt[/url]

Maybe you've just started in this hobby, or perhaps you're like me and have been doing it for many years. Do you know what you would do if confronted by the police after leaving an appointment? Do you really know what you would do?

Honestly, I hadn't really thought about it that much. I had never had a police encounter; not even close, so I wasn't very concerned when I made an appointment with a provider whom I had never met before. After a few times, you get this feeling of invincibility, like nothing bad can ever happen.

I had just left an apartment building in a town right on 128. As I walking back to my car, two undercover cops approached me. In hindsight, I didn't handle it as well as I could have. As one of them approached, I realized what was happening, and I got in my car and attempted to drive off. The cop slammed his fist against my window, flashing his badge, and ordered me to park and get out, which I did.

First thing he did was ask for I'd. Note that he did not demand it, because it was not a traffic stop. He just said,"Got any I'd?" Thinking back, I did not have to give it to him, but it may have helped me in the long run by cooperating. But really, their is no requirement in Massachusetts to identify yourself to police on the street.

After I gave him my license, he asked me where I had been. Knowing my rights, I remained silent. Then the real fun started. The one who seemed to be in charge started threatening to call my wife, my kids' school and so forth. He made a call, but it was only to run my name through the CHSB (Criminal History Systems Board) for any outstanding warrants. Naturally, I had none, and no criminal history. He seemed genuinely disappointed by this.

Both he and his partner made some vague threats, lied to me, acted like they knew all the facts, lying,"We don't want you, we want her".

I finally told them that I was not going to say anything else, and that I wanted to speak with a lawyer.

It was at this point that they stole my cell phone right out of my pocket, so that I couldn't "warn her". That's right. They reached into my pocket and took my phone. Luckily, my phone was password protected, so they couldn't get anything from it. It took me a while to get it back, and it was a hassle. After they took my phone, the one in charge told me that I was free to go.

What would I have done differently? I'm glad I kept my mouth shut. I knew lying to the police is a crime, so I just didn't say anything. If I had lied, and they had caught me in a lie, they could have charged me. In hindsight I would not have acted so guilty.

Instead of ignoring them and just trying to drive away, I would have spoken with them when they approached me, and answered their initial questions without being evasive, telling them that I was just having lunch with a friend. Instead I started with,"Am I being detained, or am I free to go?" They did not like this at all.

Of course they would have asked for a name and address, and I would have had to shut them down, at which point they might have gotten nasty anyway.

It's not surprising how effective this tactic is. When they cannot use an undercover to get the SP, they try to get a customer to incriminate her by threatening him with arrest or public embarrassment. You'd be amazed how easily many customers will roll over, especially if they don't know their rights, or have something to lose.

You may think you'd be strong and tough, but it's a whole different story when it happens to you.

[QUOTE=BillyPilgrim;1368673]But really, their is no requirement in Massachusetts to identify yourself to police on the street.[/QUOTE]BP,

Sorry to hear about your encounter with the cops.

You did the right thing by providing your I'd, not driving away after the officer flashed his badge, and not providing further information. However, I am not sure about your above statement on identifying yourself.

If a police officer has reasonable cause to stop and interrogate you, I believe you must identify yourself if requested by that police officer. In your case, the officers were staking out the apartment of a suspected criminal, and you were observed leaving her building. Perhaps the cops were only marginally justified in stopping you, but that is another matter.

I am not an attorney, and I could be mistaken about the requirement to identify yourself. I am raising this issue because it could be a big problem if we are in your unfortunate position, and break the rules.

Glad to hear you got your phone back. It sounds like those cops were pissed off and wanted to bust your balls.

OM

On fox 25 tonight along with the stroy posted below that we already know about they reported in Needham that the Needham oriental spa & Best body works were busted and closed down for prostitution. I never heard of either one.

Somerville masseuse arrested for alleged "happy ending"

Updated: Tuesday. 20 Mar 2012, 4:36 PM EDT.

Published : Tuesday. 20 Mar 2012, 4:36 PM EDT.

SOMERVILLE (FOX 25 / MyFoxBoston. Com). A masseuse at a Somerville 'spa' was arrested last Tuesday after she offered an undercover cop a 'happy ending' to his massage.

A* H. 42, of New York, was charged with sexual conduct for a fee after she asked an undercover cop involved in a prostitution sting for $100 in exchange for services that went beyond the professional call of duty of a typical masseuse, reports wickedlocal. Com.

The sting occurred at Lai Lai Spa on Highland Avenue on March 13 after police received several complaints of 'happy endings' being offered to customers willing to pay for it. The building that houses the spa is also home to a day care center.

According to the site, the undercover detective made an appointment at the spa for a massage, but when he was taken into a room Han allegedly made several attempts to arouse him. The cop then asked if he could have sex with her to which H* replied 'no boom boom, ' but then offered other alternatives.

The detective used his cell phone to contact police who rushed the spa and arrested H. They confiscated the $100 and had the business shut down.

Read more:

[url]http://www.myfoxboston.com/dpp/news/.#ixzz1piXCTxqF[/url]

A Stoughton woman was indicted today for allegedly running a prostitution ring at three spas she owned and operated, in Brockton, Canton, and Norwood.

Xxxxxxx xxxxxxxx was indicted on charges that included deriving support from prostitution, being the owner of a place of prostitution, and keeping a house of ill fame, the attorney general's office said.

'We allege that this defendant regularly arranged for sexual services to be given at the three spas she owned, ' Attorney General Martha Coakley said in a statement. 'Our office will continue to prosecute cases in which legitimate businesses serve as fronts for illegal activities. '

About a year ago, State Police and the FBI began investigating allegations of prostitution at xxxxxxxx three spas:.in Brockton,. Spa in Canton, and. In Norwood. During the investigation, authorities gathered evidence that the spas were 'offering sexual activity between masseuses employed by xxxxxx and their clients in exchange for cash, ' according to Coakley's office.

In October, the Globe reported, during an undercover sting operation, xxxxxxx allegedly agreed to provide a dozen women for a men's private party.

'The defendant agreed to provide 12 different [women] to a group of men. Coming to a party at the. In Brockton on Saturday, ' prosecutor Dean Mazzone of the attorney general's office said during xxxxxxx October arraignment in Brockton District Court.

'During this investigation, the defendant told the undercover trooper that for a total price of $1, 720, she could arrange for the [women] to provide sexual services to the men at the spa. '

Xxxxxxxx pleaded not guilty in October 2011 after her initial arrest and was released on $2, 000 bail. She will be arraigned in Norfolk Superior Court at a later date.

http://www.boston.com/Boston/metrodesk/2012/03/stoughton-woman-indicted-charge-running-prostitution-ring/K24ZcKMLIDx4Mme7KfpElM/index.html

You are a little late with this one.

[QUOTE=MeatMan; 1414788]A Stoughton woman was indicted today for allegedly running a prostitution ring at three spas she owned and operated, in Brockton, Canton, and Norwood.

Xxxxxxx xxxxxxxx was indicted on charges that included deriving support from prostitution, being the owner of a place of prostitution, and keeping a house of ill fame, the attorney general's office said.

'We allege that this defendant regularly arranged for sexual services to be given at the three spas she owned, ' Attorney General Martha Coakley said in a statement. 'Our office will continue to prosecute cases in which legitimate businesses serve as fronts for illegal activities. '

About a year ago, State Police and the FBI began investigating allegations of prostitution at xxxxxxxx three spas:. In Brockton. Spa in Canton, and. In Norwood. During the investigation, authorities gathered evidence that the spas were 'offering sexual activity between masseuses employed by xxxxxx and their clients in exchange for cash, ' according to Coakley's office.

In October, the Globe reported, during an undercover sting operation, xxxxxxx allegedly agreed to provide a dozen women for a men's private party.

'The defendant agreed to provide 12 different [women] to a group of men. Coming to a party at the. In Brockton on Saturday, ' prosecutor Dean Mazzone of the attorney general's office said during xxxxxxx October arraignment in Brockton District Court.

'During this investigation, the defendant told the undercover trooper that for a total price of $1, 720, she could arrange for the [women] to provide sexual services to the men at the spa. '

Xxxxxxxx pleaded not guilty in October 2011 after her initial arrest and was released on $2, 000 bail. She will be arraigned in Norfolk Superior Court at a later date.

[url]http://www.boston.com/Boston/metrodesk/2012/03/stoughton-woman-indicted-charge-running-prostitution-ring/K24ZcKMLIDx4Mme7KfpElM/index.html[/url][/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Rito1;1415572]You are a little late with this one.[/QUOTE]This was in Fridays (3/30/12) Globe. They handed down indictments for prostitution.

Anyone hear about 2 Vietnamese girls getting busted in CT near S. Station this AM? (4/13/12). A friend in the biz was asking.

It doesn't say anything about "workers" or even entering the premises. Hummm.

[url]http://www.telegram.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120622/NEWS/120629805/1116[/url]

[url]http://www.boston.com/metrodesk/2012/10/18/feds-state-seek-arrests-sex-slavery-operation/B3UGV1wkGYcGM7UOc71PWI/story.html[/url]

The officials were investigating allegations of human trafficking and prostitution at Sun Studio, also known as Sun Spa, in Wellesley and Bodywork in Revere.

[QUOTE=Oldmonger; 1573939][url]http://www.boston.com/metrodesk/2012/10/18/feds-state-seek-arrests-sex-slavery-operation/B3UGV1wkGYcGM7UOc71PWI/story.html[/url]

The officials were investigating allegations of human trafficking and prostitution at Sun Studio, also known as Sun Spa, in Wellesley and Bodywork in Revere.[/QUOTE]Yeah, right. It's the same old bait-and-switch that those clowns used in Providence a few years back (and again recently). They use them everywhere. The URL that Oldmonger gave up there says "feds-state-seek-arrests-sex-slavery-operation"; the story itself says "officials were investigating allegations of human trafficking and prostitution"; but there is NO, ZERO, ZILCH, ZIP information ANYWHERE IN THIS STORY to indicate *where* the "allegations" came from, or *why* they should be believed. All there is, is crap like the last paragraph:

[QUOTE]“Today’s arrests are the result of the great partnership HSI has with the Massachusetts Attorney General’s office and Massachusetts State Police in our unyielding resolve to bring human traffickers to justice,” said Bruce M. Foucart, special agent in charge of HSI Boston. “Human trafficking can exist anywhere, as shown with this investigation. HSI will continue to work with our law enforcement partners to ensure that those who commit these crimes are held accountable for their actions.”[/QUOTE]Agent Fouc-yourself-art, I don't doubt you that "Human trafficking can exist anywhere", but it has NOT been "shown with this investigation" as reported so far, and I'll bet you a shiny new dime that it NEVER WILL be "shown with this investigation", just like it WAS NEVER "shown" with the Providence investigations-not ONE "human trafficking" arrest, let alone conviction, EVER came out of those.

Don't your balls get a bit hot, Bruce, when your pants are on fire all the time like that?

[QUOTE=VilunyaChert; 1574021]Yeah, right. It's the same old bait-and-switch that those clowns used in Providence a few years back (and again recently). They use them everywhere. The URL that Oldmonger gave up there says "feds-state-seek-arrests-sex-slavery-operation"; the story itself says "officials were investigating allegations of human trafficking and prostitution"; but there is NO, ZERO, ZILCH, ZIP information ANYWHERE IN THIS STORY to indicate *where* the "allegations" came from, or *why* they should be believed. All there is, is crap like the last paragraph:

Agent Fouc-yourself-art, I don't doubt you that "Human trafficking can exist anywhere", but it has NOT been "shown with this investigation" as reported so far, and I'll bet you a shiny new dime that it NEVER WILL be "shown with this investigation", just like it WAS NEVER "shown" with the Providence investigations-not ONE "human trafficking" arrest, let alone conviction, EVER came out of those.

Don't your balls get a bit hot, Bruce, when your pants are on fire all the time like that?[/QUOTE]The problem is that the new laws in Mass define ALL prostitution as "Human Trafficking". Good old Martha's point of view is that no woman would actually want to do it if she wasn't being forced into it, so therefore someone must be forcing, or coercing, her into being a prostitute. So even if the women are working willingly, the law still says that they're not. I think it's insulting to all women because it implies that they are stupid and just don't know any better. Complete bullshit in the vast majority of cases in my experience. I have no doubt that it does happen, but it's not nearly as prevalent as some make it out to be. At least not around here.

Stay safe, and happy hunting.

[url]http://www.bostonherald.com/news/regional/view/20121018sex_trafficking_at_massage_parlors_targeted/[/url]

"State and federal investigators are in the process of executing search warrants in a half dozen communities in Massachusetts and New Hampshire as part of an investigation into allegations of human trafficking.

The warrants were executed Thursday in Malden, Quincy, Kingston, Revere, Wellesley, and Manchester, N. H.

A spokesman for Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley said investigators are looking into allegations of prostitution and sex trafficking in Asian massage parlors.

The warrants are being executed by state and federal authorities, as well as local police."

[url]http://malden.patch.com/articles/sex-slavery-being-investigated-in-malden[/url]

XXXX. 49, of Malden, was arrested Thursday night and faces arraignment Friday for charges of sex trafficking and keeping a house of prostitution.