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29-03-2025
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Two arrested for prostitution at Plainfield wellness spa: What charges are they facing?
Two women face prostitution charges following an extensive investigation into the 'Wellness Spa' in Plainfield. The Plainfield Police Department's special investigations unit was investigating the 'Wellness Spa' this month after the department received multiple complaints from concerned citizens regarding allegations of illegal sexual activities. On March 24, members of the Plainfield Police Department special investigations unit along with detectives assigned to the Connecticut State Police statewide organized crime investigative task force executed a search warrant at 26 Railroad Ave. in Plainfield. Plainfield Police said the search warrant execution was the culmination of an investigation that included extensive surveillance along with undercover operations based on allegations of prostitution. According to Plainfield Police, Detective Jones and his Currency Detection K-9 Freda assisted with the search of the premises and found $811 in prostitution proceeds in different secreted areas. Trooper Yeung from the Connecticut State Police assisted with language translation, prisoner processing and post-Miranda warning interviews. Detectives seized evidence consistent with prostitution from the scene. In addition, two arrests were made: Liu Fangfang, 39, of Whitestone, New York, was charged with conspiracy to commit prostitution, and Fang Wang, 38, also of Whitestone, New York, was charged with prostitution. Troy Gelinas, a lieutenant in the Plainfield Police Department, said the two women who were arrested were not the owners of the spa and no other workers were there when they were arrested. He added that none of the women's clients will be charged. Gelinas said the women appeared to be living at the spa, as police found a bed, television and shower there. Since both women had Whitestone, New York addresses, Gelinas believes they were not commuting to Plainfield every day. In addition, Gelinas is unsure if Wellness Spa is licensed or if any legal spa activities were taking place there. He was unable to comment regarding whether or not human trafficking is suspected. Gelinas said Wang and Fangfang are unlikely to face any additional charges at this time. According to the gov website, there is no "Wellness Spa" licensed to operate in Plainfield. Both Wang and Fangfang secured $1,000 bonds, pending their appearances at Danielson Superior Court April 7. Plainfield Police said the Connecticut Department of Labor was contacted and made aware of this incident. This article originally appeared on The Bulletin: Two New York women arrested for prostitution at Plainfield spa
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Yahoo
Two charged with prostitution at Plainfield spa
Plainfield — Police arrested two women and seized several hundred dollars of alleged prostitution proceeds following an undercover investigation at a local business. Fang Wang, 38, of Whitestone, N.Y., was charged with prostitution, and Liu Fangfang, 39, also of Whitestone, N.Y., was charged with conspiracy to commit prostitution Monday after officers executed a search warrant at the Wellness Spa on 26 Railroad Ave. During the search, police said detectives and state police, with the assistance of a currency-detection K9, seized $811 and 'items of evidentiary value consistent with sexual activity.' The money, which police classified as prostitution proceeds, was found in 'different secreted areas' in the business, according to the department. Police said detectives launched an investigation into the business this month after the department 'received multiple complaints from concerned citizens regarding allegations of illegal sexual activities.' Police said the investigation included extensive surveillance and undercover operations. According to police, Wang and Fangfang received translation services from a state trooper during processing and post-Miranda interviews. The women were released on $1,000 bonds and are scheduled to appear at Danielson Superior Court on April 7.
