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Mentor-on-the-Lake Massage Parlor Suspected of Sex-for-Pay Operation Raided: Here’s What Authorities Are Saying
Law enforcement seized financial records and cash at The Dragon Spa; two women face charges as part of ongoing anti-human trafficking raids, officials said.
- On Nov. 13, the Northeast Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force and Lake County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at The Dragon Spa, 5975 Andrews Road, seizing business records and thousands in cash.
- As part of OOCIC’s September Operation Next Door, authorities raided spas in the greater Cleveland area and previously searched four spas in Lorain County and Cuyahoga County in recent months.
- Investigators identified several individuals working at the business and offered social services, searched a private residence in the area, and Channel 11 reporter Addison Albert covered the two-month investigation as one arrested woman faced a judge Thursday.
- At least two women are now facing charges after several parlors were searched, and Dave Yost, Ohio Attorney General, said no reputable licensed massage business would offer sexual services for money.
- Lake County Chief Deputy Robert Izzo said the operation aims to identify victims and urged the public to call the task force tip line at 443-6085, saying even one rescued person makes it worthwhile.
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Human trafficking investigation leads to Ohio massage parlor being raided
PAINESVILLE, Ohio — A massage parlor in Mentor-on-the-Lake is under investigation for suspected involvement in a sex-for-pay operation, according to Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Lake County Sheriff Frank Leonbruno. On Tuesday, the Northeast Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force and the Lake County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at The Dragon Spa, located [...]
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