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Arrest Made in Prostitution Case

The Clinton Police Department along with members of the Connecticut State Police conducted a six month investigation into a prostitution operation in Clinton. The investigation resulted in the execution of a search warrant at the business known as "Jade Massage Therapy" at 3 Post Office Square. The business is also known as 888 Massage. Police received numerous complaints from citizens reporting male clients who were patronizing the business were engaging in sex with the female employees inside the business. The business was advertised on the internet and on signage in town.

During the investigation which included surveillance and working with cooperating witnesses, it was determined most of the clients were adult males from out of town and virtually all were engaged in the illicit activity. Police also determined that the employees who worked at the business did not have a Connecticut. Massage license.  The employees and the owner were identified and all are all from New York. The owner, Yujing Hou AKA Anna of Flushing, N.Y. does have a Connecticut. Massage license but is not at the business on a regular basis.

Police were able to obtain a search and seizure warrant for the business. The search warrant was executed and police seized evidence from the business to include business records, notes, lotions, oils, advertising and computers. Police also seized an internal surveillance system which could be recorded and or accessed remotely by the business owner. Police also determined that this business is associated with other similar type businesses in Ct and the Tri-state area.

Police arrested  the above employee Yan Qin for Prostitution 53a-182. It was determined that Yan Qin has a previous arrest in 2011 in NY for Prostitution. She is not a licensed massage therapist. Yan Qin is scheduled to appear in Middletown Superior court on 03-20-12.

The Clinton Department of Zoning and the Connecticut River Area Health district are also investigating. The case remains open and police expect to make more arrests. 

The investigation is ongoing and more arrests are expected.