News/Blog categorized: News
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Oct 15
Two Women Arrested in Massage Parlor Prostitution Sting
On September 18, following a police raid in Lower Burrell and Murrysville, two women were arrested and charged with Promoting Prostitution at two massage parlors. Together with the Westmoreland County District Attorney’s Office, police launched an investigation into “Asian Massage” … Read more about Two Women Arrested in Massage Parlor Prostitution Sting »
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Oct 09
Labor Trafficking Charges Filed Against Chester County Man Over Exploitation of Two Girls
On September 22, Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday and the Pennsylvania State Police announced charges against 36-year-old Ramiro Caal Jolomna. The charges included false imprisonment, several counts of trafficking in individuals, several counts of involuntary servitude, concealing the death of a … Read more about Labor Trafficking Charges Filed Against Chester County Man Over Exploitation of Two Girls »
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Oct 09
Investigation Exposes Prostitution Operation out of York-Area Spa
On August 28, York County Police arrested three women in connection with a long-running investigation into a suspected prostitution operation at CK Spa. The women, aged 32, 43, and 69, were charged with felony counts including promoting prostitution, corrupt organizations, … Read more about Investigation Exposes Prostitution Operation out of York-Area Spa »
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Sep 29
Pastor Pleads Guilty to Buying Sex
On September 8, Stephen Melton entered a plea on charges connected to a human trafficking investigation in Cumberland County, pleading “nolo contendere” to trafficking in individuals and guilty to patronizing prostitutes. Melton, a 66-year-old former pastor at Big Spring Presbyterian … Read more about Pastor Pleads Guilty to Buying Sex »
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Sep 23
Four Beaver County Massage Parlors Raided in Sex Trafficking Investigation
On September 11th, Beaver County law enforcement raided four massage parlors in an undercover operation which led to a multi-county sex trafficking investigation. Beaver County law enforcement arrested and charged Wenxian Stuart, 51, with multiple counts of Promoting Prostitution and … Read more about Four Beaver County Massage Parlors Raided in Sex Trafficking Investigation »
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Sep 22
Bucks County Store Owner Accused of Soliciting Former Underage Employee for Sex
On August 15, Joseph Grossman, 36, was arraigned on felony charges of promoting the prostitution of a minor and corruption of minors. Grossman is currently incarcerated in the Bucks County Correctional Center. Grossman’s bail is set at $250,000, and he … Read more about Bucks County Store Owner Accused of Soliciting Former Underage Employee for Sex »
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Sep 08
UPDATE: Cumberland County Massage Parlor Operator Receives Decade Long Minimum Sentence for Trafficking
On August 19, Zigui Zheng was sentenced to 10.5 to 21 years incarceration for three counts of corrupt organizations, two counts of dealing in proceeds of unlawful activities, three counts of prostitution, and one count of trafficking in individuals. The … Read more about UPDATE: Cumberland County Massage Parlor Operator Receives Decade Long Minimum Sentence for Trafficking »
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Aug 19
Woman Arrested for Prostitution at Ephrata Spa in Human Trafficking Investigation
On July 29, Ephrata Police arrested a woman in connection with a human trafficking investigation. The 35 year old was charged with one misdemeanor count of promoting prostitution-inmate in a house of prostitution business. According to Ephrata Police, the investigation … Read more about Woman Arrested for Prostitution at Ephrata Spa in Human Trafficking Investigation »
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Aug 08
Pittsburgh Defense Attorney Sentenced and Suspended for Soliciting Child for Sex
On July 16th, Pittsburgh criminal defense attorney Paul Luvara was temporarily suspended by The Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. The suspension resulted from Luvara’s guilty plea to Attempted Corruption of Minors and Criminal Use of a Communication … Read more about Pittsburgh Defense Attorney Sentenced and Suspended for Soliciting Child for Sex »
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Jul 29
Women Admit to Leading Another Prostitution Operation in Cumberland County
On Wednesday, May 28, Min Dong and Qi Guo, from Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, confessed to operating a prostitution ring out of illicit massage businesses located in Cumberland County. According to court documents, Dong and Guo pleaded guilty to charges of … Read more about Women Admit to Leading Another Prostitution Operation in Cumberland County »