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Organization: Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station
Date: September 10, 2008
Three Arrested in Massage Parlor & Prostitution Stings
Commit Crime? Not in the Santa Clarita Valley — Deputies assigned to the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department's Major Crimes Bureau — Morals Team arrested three female suspects on prostitution related charges following an investigation into suspected unlawful activities at L & V Massage — 23334 Valencia Boulevard, Valencia, and a second investigation the same day at a local hotel in an unincorporated area of Los Angeles County — Sunset Pointe.
On Tuesday, August 12, 2008, deputies conducted the first sting operation at the L&V Massage location which resulted in the arrest of two of the massage therapists on charges that they allegedly offered prostitution related services in exchange for money, in direct violation of California law.
Linna Bernier, FA/50, of Valencia and Guiying Tang, FA/48, of Arcadia were each arrested and cited on misdemeanor Prostitution charges. They are scheduled to appear in Newhall Superior Court in October.
In the second incident, deputies conducted a sting operation at a local hotel after investigating an ad on the Craigslist Web site of a female who was allegedly offering prostitution related services. The female, Rebecca Norton, FW/21, of Hemet, was arrested and cited on misdemeanor Prostitution charges after a similar sting operation. Deputies reportedly determined the suspect had allegedly been coming into the Santa Clarita Valley area on a weekly basis for several months, and booking a room at the hotel to run her illegal prostitution operation. Suspect Norton is also scheduled to appear in Newhall Superior Court in October.
"These arrests send a clear message that the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station will not tolerate unlawful business practices and illegal lewd acts in our family community," said Captain Anthony La Berge. "The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has several resources and specialized teams to pursue such blatant violations of the law. We will ensure that all similar businesses are operating ethically and within the parameters of the law. Others who choose to engage in these unlawful business practices and illegal behavior, and those who visit such establishments, make such arrangements, and participate in unlawful activities will also be subject to arrest in future operations," he added. -ref 14246 / 14258 If You See Something, Say Something! Report non-emergency crime anonymously by visiting the following link: Crime Tips or calling (661) 284-2-TIP / (661) 284-2847.
