Prostitution Raid Nets 5 Arrests At Spas In Wallingford: Police

WALLINGFORD, CT — Five women were arrested on prostitution charges after a raid on three massage businesses in Wallingford on Thursday afternoon, according to police. Wallingford Police launched an investigation several months ago after receiving complaints of illegal sexual acts occurring at three massage businesses in town — King Spa, located at 329 Main Street; Sunny Spa, located at 600 North Colony Road; and Joanne Spa, previously known as Golden Crystal Spa located at 320 North Colony Road, according to Lt. Michael Colavolpe.

Police secured search warrants for each business and they were executed simultaneously on Thursday afternoon. Police seized all items inside the businesses that “helped facilitate the illegal activities,” including refrigerators, washing machines, dryers, mattresses, massage tables, shower tables, interior/exterior signage, towels, sheets, furniture, computers, and cash, according to Colavolpe.

Wenying Zheng / Wallingford Police

Two workers and a customer were inside King Spa at the time the warrant was served. The workers, 49-year-old Wenying Zheng and 63-year-old Jin Hua Li, both of the same address in Flushing, New York, were arrested for prostitution and unlicensed massage.

Jin Hua Li / Wallingford Police

Zheng and Hua were released after posting a $2,500 cash bond and are scheduled to appear at Meriden Superior Court on Oct. 26.

Xue Qin We / Wallingford Police

Xue Qin We, 50, of Flushing, New York, was the only person located at Sunny Spa. She was charged with prostitution and unlicensed massage. We was released after posting a $2,500 cash bond and is scheduled to appear at Meriden Superior Court on Oct. 26.

Hua Hua / Wallingford Police

Two workers and a customer were inside Joanne Spa at the time of the warrant service. The workers, 34-year-old Hua Hua and 53-year-old Wu Xingzhen, both of the same address in Flushing, New York, were arrested for prostitution, permitting prostitution, and unlicensed Massage.

Wu Xingzhen / Wallingford Police

They were detained on a $5,000 bond and will be arraigned in Meriden Superior Court on Oct. 13.

Items seized / Photos via the Wallingford Police Department