Hwy. 36 Spa In Hazlet A Prostitution Front, Police Say

HAZLET, NJ — A spa on Highway 36 in Hazlet was raided earlier this month after police said they found multiple acts of prostitution occurring there.

Hazlet police started investigating New Look Spa at 1222 Highway 36 in January of 2018 after they said they received numerous reports of "illegal acts" occurring at that location. Police did not specify what those illegal acts were.

However, Hazlet police visited the spa multiple times during the months of January and February: On Feb. 16, a 66-year-old-man from East Brunswick was arrested and charged with engaging in prostitution, police said.

On Feb. 27, two men were arrested there: A 26-year-old-man from Old Bridge and a 46-year-old-man from Keyport were both charged with engaging in prostitution, police said.

Most recently, on Thursday, March 15, Hazlet police raided the spa with a prostitution search warrant. One employee, Mei Shu Jin, 47, of Brooklyn, was arrested and charged with prostitution. She was released on her own recognizance.

All four arrested were released on criminal summonses.

The Monmouth County Board of Health is also investigating potential health code violations at the spa. Hazlet police say they are in the process of revoking their business license, as well.

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