State and local police across the region are continuing a crackdown on suspected prostitution activity, often operating under the guise of health spas or massage parlors.
millcreek police say they worked with county detectives on the latest arrest at lucy spa, located in a plaza along west 26th street near legion road.
according to court records, 55-year-old hui hong faces several charges, including felony counts of promoting or owning a house of prostitution, living off the earnings of prostitution, and dealing in the proceeds of unlawful activity.
hong was arrested late last week and was unable to post 150 thousand dollars bond.
she is scheduled to face a preliminary hearing on may 19.