Jul 22nd, 2009
Indianapolis Massage Parlors: masseuse arrested on charge of prostitution
Goodman refused to say who initiated the transaction or what acts took place.
Van Li was arrested on a misdemeanor charge of prostitution and taken to the Hamilton County Jail. Police officers had difficulty gathering information from Van Li because she didn’t understand English very well, Goodman said.
The arrest comes more than two years after a rash of prostitution arrests led the Carmel City Council to pass an ordinance regulating massage businesses. Goodman said the business was licensed by Carmel and Van Li had a certificate from a California massage therapy school.
“I can’t say the entire business isn’t legitimate,” Goodman said. “We only arrested one person.”
A quick Google search for Ivy’s Spa in Carmel brought up a listing on an erotic massage Web site. The spa also advertises in a local alternative weekly known for prostitution and escort ads.