Ronkonkoma, NY - March 22, 2017 - Suffolk County Police today arrested two women for unauthorized practice of a profession during a massage parlor raid in Ronkonkoma on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at approximately 5 p.m.
In response to numerous community complaints, Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers, Suffolk County Criminal Intelligence detectives, U.S. Department of Homeland Security officers and Town of Brookhaven Code Enforcement officers conducted an investigation into illegal activities at Nichole Spa, located at 321 Portion Road, at approximately 5 p.m.
The following women were arrested and charged with Unauthorized Practice of a Profession, a Class E Felony, under the New York State Education Law:
- Lili Jiang, 48, of Ronkonkoma
- Xiu Yun Liu, 53, of Flushing
An investigation by a Town of Brookhaven Building Inspector, Town of Brookhaven Code Enforcement officers and a Town of Brookhaven Fire Marshal revealed numerous occupancy and town code violations resulting in the location being condemned. The investigation is continuing.
The women are scheduled to be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip on March 22.
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