Crime & Safety
Undercover Prostitution Sting Yields 1 Arrest In Kenilworth
A worker was arrested for soliciting prostitution after offering sexual gratification to an undercover detective in exchange for money.
KENILWORTH, NJ — One woman was arrested following an undercover prostitution sting at an acupuncture treatment center in Kenilworth.
An investigation into K&W Wellness Center at 725 Federal Ave. in Kenilworth began after police received several anonymous complaints relating to prostitution that was taking place within the business, police reported.
Before the raid, K&W Wellness Center had been advertising as an acupuncture treatment center.
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On Monday, Detectives from the Kenilworth Police Department initiated the take down of K&W Wellness Center. During the raid Zhang Jihong, 48, of Flushing, New York was arrested for soliciting prostitution after offering sexual gratification to an undercover detective in exchange for money, police reported.
Jihong was served with a criminal complaint for soliciting prostitution and released from police custody. She has a scheduled court appearance of Jan. 23 in the Kenilworth Municipal Court.
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