Washington DC Massage Parlors: Illicit Massage Parlors, Prostitution Create New Challenges For Law Enforcement
Written on August 6, 2010 – 12:12 pm | by rubmedownthere
… This is really new for us,” Sheriff Stephen O. Simpson said. The reason is not that the activity is new, but that other local jurisdictions like Fairfax and Prince William counties have ramped up their crackdown on the illegal businesses, known generally as “erotic massage parlors,” and prostitution. “In Prince William and Fairfax they have been inundated. When you push the balloon, they are going to somewhere else.”
Those involved in prostitution and erotic massage parlors also are well aware of the changes Loudoun has undergone in recent years, including an increase in development and population. These factors make the county a prime target for such activity. In addition to the massage parlors, investigators also are attempting to crack down on prostitution, often involving situations where a woman will come into the county, set up in a hotel for a couple of days and advertise her services online.