Attorney general announces search warrants served in Trumbull County


May 30, 2012 at 11:36a.m.

Attorney general announces search warrants served in Trumbull County

WARREN— The Ohio Attorney General’s Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation, along with the Warren Police Department, served eight search warrants today in Trumbull County involving suspected criminal activity. The Warren Police Department asked for BCI’s help investigating numerous massage parlors in the city.

“This is a multifaceted investigation, which involves allegations of illegal sexual activity, possible human trafficking, and potential money laundering,” said Attorney General DeWine. “My office is committed to assisting communities like Warren to eliminate criminal activity, helping human trafficking victims, and putting criminals in prison.”

As many as 60 BCI agents, in conjunction with Warren Police officers, served search warrants at the following locations this morning:

1. Fantasy Spa

1523 Youngstown Road SE, Warren, OH

2. Fuji Spa

1446 Parkman Road NW, Warren, OH

3. Gemini Health Spa

2414 Youngstown Road SE, Warren, OH

4. Hong Kong Spa

2019 W. Market Street SW, Warren, OH

5. Hot Sun Spa

2819 W. Market Street NW, Warren, OH

6. Moon Night Spa

3875 Youngstown Road SE, Warren, OH

7. Ocean Spa

2000 North Road SE, Warren, OH

8. Tokyo Health Spa

2970 Parkman Road NW, Warren, OH

BCI’s investigation began in July 2011, after the Warren Police Department requested help looking into activity at Warren massage parlors. Working with Trumbull County Prosecutor Dennis Watkins, the BCI investigation has led to today’s search warrants, during which agents will interview witnesses and gather evidence. The Ohio Attorney General’s Office and Watkins will evaluate whether a nuisance action should be filed in an effort to close these locations.

“Besides the Warren Police Department’s concern in this matter, community groups reached out directly to our office with their plea for help,” said DeWine. “We now ask for the public’s help with information that could aid us in this extensive investigation.”

Anyone with information about the locations where the search warrants were served should call BCI at 1-855-BCI-OHIO.