Court Date Set for DB Resident Accused of Prostitution

A Diamond Bar resident accused of prostitution is preparing for a court appearance.

Xiaosu Xu, 25, was charged with one misdemeanor count of soliciting prostitution. She has pleaded not guilty and is scheduled to appear in Alhambra Superior Court on Aug. 23 for a pre-trial hearing, according to court records.

South Pasadena Police arrested Xu in February. Authorities have charged the owner of Massage Villa in South Pasadena, where Xu worked, with disorderly house and prostitution.

Investigators said they conducted several undercover investigations before making the arrests. The businesses’ manager, Ling Ling Kuo, 44, has been charged with running an illegal business. She also pleaded not guilty.

The incident nearly cost the owner the business. City officials had been in discussions to revoke the business license. However, last month, South Pasadena staff reached an agreement with Massage Villa’s ownership. The business license was suspended from July 2 to 6, city officials said.

“Being their first offense, this was considered reasonable barring any further violations of state law or municipal code,” wrote South Pasadena Police Chief of Police Joseph Payne.

The suspension was served and the business has since reopened, Payne said.

Here's a look at last week's crime as reported by Crimemapping.com.

Monday, Aug. 6

Vehicle Break-In/Theft – 6 p.m. 22700 block Golden Springs Drive. A vehicle was burglarized in the area.

Tuesday, Aug. 7

No reports.

Wednesday, Aug. 8

Vehicle Break-In/Theft – 6 p.m. 20800 block Golden Springs Drive. A vehicle was burglarized in the area.

Theft/Larceny – 4:30 p.m. 900 block Diamond Bar Boulevard. Petty theft from a commercial building or a school.

Assault – 6 a.m. Brea Canyon Road and Diamond Bar Boulevard. Report of a domestic dispute

Thursday, Aug. 9

Theft/Larceny – 7:15 p.m. 300 block Covered Wagon Drive. A grand theft auto parts and accessories from a vehicle.

Theft/Larceny - 9 p.m. 300 block Covered Wagon Drive. A grand theft auto parts and accessories from a vehicle.

Friday, Aug. 10

Vehicle Break-In/Theft – 3 p.m. 700 block Grand Avenue. A vehicle was burglarized in the area.

Vehicle Break-In/Theft – 4:45 p.m. 700 block Grand Avenue. A vehicle was burglarized in the area.