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Westwood Spa Massage Parlor Arrests

Evansville police arrested two women, Goa Jinghong and Xia Lu, on prostitution charges following an investigation at a Westwood Spa massage parlor on August 29, 2024. Detectives reported finding a large bag of condoms inside the business during the operation.

Historic Prostitution Patterns

This incident is part of an ongoing pattern in Evansville. The city has a history of prostitution investigations targeting massage parlors and specific locations like the motels on Fares Avenue, which have been noted for such activity for decades. A separate investigation led to the October 2023 arrest of an Evansville man already in custody at the Vanderburgh County Confinement Center. He was charged with promoting prostitution of a minor and promoting child sexual exploitation.

Regional Prostitution Enforcement

Further afield, an 18-year-old Evansville resident was arrested at a Henderson, Kentucky, hotel in connection with a prostitution investigation. In Terre Haute, an Evansville woman was also arrested during a separate prostitution sting.

Persistent Challenges

Despite enforcement actions, unlicensed establishments like a Union County massage spa have remained operational following investigations. Evansville continues to have a visible online presence for escort services and adult classifieds, with platforms positioning themselves as alternatives to sites like Backpage.

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