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[QUOTE=Gigabyte40;4266377]May 8, 2019 at 8:14 am.

Several men and women face prostitution related charges after a roundup in Gastonia Tuesday night. Officers from Shelby Police helped in the case.

[URL]https://www.shelbystar.com/photogallery/NC/20190508/NEWS/508009999/PH/1[/URL][/QUOTE]The previous post was just photos. Here is the whole article: [URL]https://www.shelbystar.com/news/20190508/men-blame-themselves-for-prostitution-arrests[/URL].

The women allegedly solicited male law enforcement officers posing as johns. The men allegedly approached female law enforcement officers who they thought were prostitutes.

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[URL]https://www.wspa.com/news/state-news/suspects-charged-for-running-multiple-illegal-massage-parlors-across-several-nc-cities/[/URL]

[QUOTE=SimpSince1991;6622592][URL]https://www.wspa.com/news/state-news/suspects-charged-for-running-multiple-illegal-massage-parlors-across-several-nc-cities/[/URL][/QUOTE][URL]https://www.wfmynews2.com/amp/article/news/crime/illegal-massage-parlors-winston-salem-greensboro-arrests-made-for-prostitution/83-a7a0d0eb-3768-4c23-b23f-f6d7f74fd64d[/URL]

https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/prostitution-sting-feds-bust-8-illegal-massage-parlors-across-carolinas/JUFZOQUB6BCIVOCWUB5PNZODQM/

[QUOTE=Dockers55;6625692][URL]https://www.wfmynews2.com/amp/article/news/crime/illegal-massage-parlors-winston-salem-greensboro-arrests-made-for-prostitution/83-a7a0d0eb-3768-4c23-b23f-f6d7f74fd64d[/URL]

https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/prostitution-sting-feds-bust-8-illegal-massage-parlors-across-carolinas/JUFZOQUB6BCIVOCWUB5PNZODQM/[/QUOTE]With the spa's named:

[URL]https://www.yahoo.com/news/owners-two-massage-parlors-gastonia-144430914.html[/URL]

Hope no one used a credit card here.

[QUOTE=Dockers55;6626291]With the spa's named:

[URL]https://www.yahoo.com/news/owners-two-massage-parlors-gastonia-144430914.html[/URL]

Hope no one used a credit card here.[/QUOTE]Why I use mine everywhere I go tip in cash is a law broken paying with card.

That is why I don't like these places. Too easy of a target when some do gooder decides to make a name for themselves.

[QUOTE=Dockers55;6626291]With the spa's named:

[URL]https://www.yahoo.com/news/owners-two-massage-parlors-gastonia-144430914.html[/URL]

Hope no one used a credit card here.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=TomyJonson1955;6626391]Why I use mine everywhere I go tip in cash is a law broken paying with card.[/QUOTE]I used mine too, even at one of these named spas. That proves nothing. All I got was a massage.

It proves nothing but they can use it for HARASSMENT value.

[QUOTE=Flips256;6627736]I used mine too, even at one of these named spas. That proves nothing. All I got was a massage.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=NCTransplant;6628159]It proves nothing but they can use it for HARASSMENT value.[/QUOTE]I guess the same a pictures of you going in and out and your tag information think about.

The police strongly and probably correctly suspect what's going on in most spas and VIP at the local strip club. The problem is gathering actual evidence. That's why when these raids happen it's almost exclusively the spa owner and workers are arrested. That's why the police will pull the trash too these places. (why are there hundreds of used condoms) that and they way some of the ad's are written are clues. Obtaining credit card records and surveillance of the parking is easy peasey, it gives the excuse of the police to knock on your door to ask questions, you have the Right and obligation to remain silent, but if your married you know your going to catch some shit. We can all complain about the police about using their time in a more effective way, but that argument doesn't fly. The hobby is illegal, no debate. There are police agencies who are solely dedicated to environmental issues (Trash police) alcohol (fun Police) and gambling. When a spa gets busted, I am. Not surprised,. I am honestly surprised they don't get busted more often, because it seems like most places are 100& sure thing because they need to Excel in customer service. It's clearly a game of cat and mouse.

YUP. They can't prove a damn thing in court but they can harass you over it.

[QUOTE=TomyJonson1955;6628205]I guess the same a pictures of you going in and out and your tag information think about.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=SimpSince1991;6628235]The police strongly and probably correctly suspect what's going on in most spas and VIP at the local strip club. The problem is gathering actual evidence. That's why when these raids happen it's almost exclusively the spa owner and workers are arrested. That's why the police will pull the trash too these places. (why are there hundreds of used condoms) that and they way some of the ad's are written are clues. Obtaining credit card records and surveillance of the parking is easy peasey, it gives the excuse of the police to knock on your door to ask questions, you have the Right and obligation to remain silent, but if your married you know your going to catch some shit. We can all complain about the police about using their time in a more effective way, but that argument doesn't fly. The hobby is illegal, no debate. There are police agencies who are solely dedicated to environmental issues (Trash police) alcohol (fun Police) and gambling. When a spa gets busted, I am. Not surprised,. I am honestly surprised they don't get busted more often, because it seems like most places are 100& sure thing because they need to Excel in customer service. It's clearly a game of cat and mouse.[/QUOTE]I guess I'm the exception. They can come to my house and ask whatever questions they want. My wife knows where I am at all times.

[QUOTE=NCTransplant;6626846]That is why I don't like these places. Too easy of a target when some do gooder decides to make a name for themselves.[/QUOTE]Only 2 spas listed in Gas town. Anyone know any of the other ones that got shut down?

Fire around 8 pm Monday night at the Value Lodge next to the Quality Inn off Interstate 85 on Cox Road, behind IHOP.

Firefighters say it has attracted homeless people. Investigators believe someone inside the motel started the fire that spread and destroyed the structure.

[URL]https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/crews-respond-massive-vacant-motel-fire-gastonia/JHEJ4SZSFVBUNLAUPSQIG4AVI4/[/URL]

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