Crime & Safety

Several Prostitution Arrests Made At 2 Brookhaven Massage Parlors: Reports

Brookhaven police made multiple arrests on prostitution charges at Orange Massage and Sauna One between May and June, according to reports.

DEKALB COUNTY, GA — Brookhaven police have arrested multiple people after an investigation revealed that two massage parlors were operating as places of prostitution, according to multiple reports.

Investigators discovered prostitution services being offered at Orange Massage and Sauna One between May and June, The Atlanta Journal Constitution reported. Both businesses are located within 500 feet of each other along Buford Highway.

“Our officers remain committed to enhancing the quality of life for those within our community and will continue to conduct proactive enforcement wherever evidence of criminal activity is suspected,” Chief Gary Yandura told the AJC.

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On May 4, Brookhaven police received a tip that illegal sex acts were being offered at Orange Massage, the AJC reported. Investigators told the AJC that one employee was arrested.

According to WSB-TV, investigators obtained a search warrant on June 1 for Sauna One and discovered a man naked inside with contraceptives lying nearby. One employee tried to run away, but was caught, WSB-TV reported. Two women were arrested, according to the news station.

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On June 8, investigators returned to Sauna One and found the business being once again used as a place of prostitution, WSB-TV reported.Three more people were arrested, the news outlet reported.

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