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Fayette massage parlor raided
Gas station solicitation leads to massage parlor raid
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ga. - A Fayette County day spa is out of business and two women are behind bars following a sheriff’s office raid triggered by reports of solicitation.
Citizens report aggressive solicitation
What we know:
Fayette County Sheriff Barry Babb confirmed that the investigation into the Day Spa began after multiple citizen complaints. In one instance, a man pumping gas at a nearby convenience store reported that a woman from the spa approached him to solicit business. While the spa advertised walk-ins and chair massages, state records show the establishment was only licensed for cosmetology.
Undercover officers who entered the business described the behavior of the employees as "aggressive." Following the raid, two employees were arrested and charged with sex crimes.
What we don't know:
The sheriff’s office has not yet released the specific names of the two women arrested or the exact name of the spa involved. It is also unclear if the owner of the business will face additional charges beyond the two employees currently in custody.
Status of the investigation
By the numbers:
The operation resulted in two arrests and the immediate closure of the business. Sheriff Babb stated that while the two women have since bonded out of jail, the spa is required to remain closed for the duration of the investigation.
What's next:
The Fayette County Sheriff's Office continues to process evidence from the raid. The two suspects are expected to appear in court at a later date to face the sex crime allegations.
The Source: The information in this story was gathered from an interview with Fayette County Sheriff Barry Babb, official reports from the Fayette County Sheriff's Office, and on-scene reporting by FOX 5’s Doug Evans.