Customer complaint leads to arrests at Brookhaven massage parlor
2 arrested in Brookhaven massage parlor probe
A customer's tip to police led to the arrest of a massage parlor owner and an employee for operating without proper licensing in Brookhaven.
BROOKHAVEN, Ga. - A Brookhaven police investigation into a local massage establishment led to the arrest of two people, authorities announced Tuesday.
Investigators jailed a worker for practicing without a license and the business owner for unlawfully employing him.
What we know:
Officers responded to a complaint at a massage business located at 2484 Briarcliff Road on June 21, according to the Brookhaven Police Department.
The matter was turned over to investigators for a full review.
Detectives determined that 65-year-old Chunlei Wang was practicing massage therapy without a current or provisional license.
Investigators also found probable cause to charge the business owner, 47-year-old Yun Pan, with unlawfully employing an unlicensed therapist.
(L) Yun Pan (R) Chunlei Wang booking photos (Credit: DeKalb County Sheriff's Office)
Wang was arrested Friday and faces a charge of unlawful practice of massage therapy without a current or provisional license.
Pan was arrested Tuesday and is charged with unlawful employment of an unlicensed massage therapist.
"One is an employee for operating as a massage therapist without a license," Lt. Jake Kissel said. "The second arrest is the against the manager for employing a person to operate as a massage therapist without a license."
What they're saying:
People who shop and work in the busy plaza expressed shock and safety concerns after learning about the police investigation.
"That’s extremely surprising," shopper Aja Jackson said. "Why are you operating, one, without a license, knowing all the different that can be viewed." Jackson added that it was "really unnerving for it to be exactly right here."
Shopper Zaniya Mobely agreed with the police action, stating, "operating without a license. Mm—mm." Mobely added, "they did deserve to be arrested."
Laila Hogue, who works nearby, called the situation frightening. "It’s scary to me," Hogue said. "If I was in that position , I would definitely sue. I would be scared."
What we don't know:
Officials have not yet confirmed the specific nature of the original complaint that drew officers to the business. Police are not releasing additional details at this time to protect the integrity of the active investigation and the privacy of those involved.
What's next:
The investigation remains ongoing as detectives continue their review. Media members seeking booking photos of the women must contact the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office.
The Source: The information in this story was gathered from the Brookhaven Police Department.