Woman At Canton Spa Charged In Canton/Simsbury Prostitution Probe: Police

CANTON, CT — A 47-year-old New York woman was arrested Wednesday night after authorities executed a search warrant at a Canton massage business as part of a prostitution investigation, according to the Canton Police Department.

The search warrant was executed at approximately 9 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29, at Luxe Relaxation Spa House Inc., also known as Canton Spa, 325 Albany Turnpike (Route 44).

The operation involved Canton police officers, Simsbury police personnel, and detectives assigned to the Connecticut State Police Bureau of Special Investigation.

According to police, the search warrant culminated an investigation into allegations that solicitation and acts of prostitution were taking place at the business.

During the search, officers arrested Honglan Hu, 47, of New York, an employee of the spa.

Hu was charged with prostitution in violation of Connecticut General Statutes Section 53a-82, a Class A misdemeanor.

Police said Hu was processed at the Canton Police Department and released on a $50,000 non-surety bond.

She is scheduled to appear on Aug. 12 in Geographical Area 18 Superior Court in Torrington.

This arrest comes after similar sting operations resulted in spa-related prostitution arrests in Shelton and Wethersfield this month.

The investigation remains active and is being conducted by the Canton Police Detective Division. Anyone with information is asked to contact Canton Police Department Det. Michael Gerrity at 860-693-0221.

See also:

From July 29: '4 Arrested On Prostitution-Related Charges After Undercover Investigation At Shelton Spas: Police'

From July 15: '3 Women Charged After Prostitution Investigation At Wethersfield Spa: Police'