Crime & Safety
Updated: Three Women Arrested in Massage Parlor Raid at Patchogue Apartment
Police say prostitution was taking place at an apartment on West Roe Boulevard.
Three women were arrested Thursday afternoon after an undercover investigation revealed that an illegal massage parlor was operating out of a Patchogue apartment, police said.
Police raided the apartment, where they say prostitution was taking place, at 305A West Roe Boulevard shortly after 4 p.m.
Officers seized massage tables, oils, a computer and money, police said.
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Ashley Jimenez, 26, of Ridge, and Dawn Collins, 23, of Central Islip, were arrested and charged with unlicensed practice of a profession (unlicensed massage therapist) in the New York State Education Law and prostitution, a misdemeanor.
Justine Rittman, 26, of St. James, was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance, a misdemeanor.
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All three women will be held overnight and are scheduled to be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip on Friday.
Update Friday, 8:50 a.m.: Mugshots for Jimenez, Collins and Rittman have been added to the gallery section.
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