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Prostitution Arrest After Undercover Cop Solicited During Massage In Union County: Police

A joint investigation was started after police received complaints and tips about possible illegal activity.

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KENILWORTH, NJ — A prostitution-related arrest was made in Kenilworth after police say an undercover officer was solicited during a massage.

On Thursday, officers from Kenilworth and Union went to AJ Cosmetology at 720 Boulevard after getting complaints and tips about possible illegal activity.

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During the investigation, police say Phamela Torres of Newark solicited an undercover officer during a massage appointment.

Torres was charged with prostitution-related charges and released pending an appearance in municipal court

Terry Robert of Edison was also found during the investigation to have an active warrant in a national law enforcement database and was taken into custody on that warrant.

Ronert was remanded to the Middlesex County Jail pending a first appearance in Superior Court.

"The Kenilworth Police Department encourages residents to report suspicious activity and quality-of-life concerns so they can be properly investigated," said police.

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