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[KHTS] – Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies worked with numerous agencies Wednesday in an undercover operation aimed at illegal activity in Santa Clarita Valley massage parlors.

Deputies arrested one, and worked with several other agency officials to hand out more than a dozen citations.

Na Morgan, of Rosemead, was arrested at a massage parlor on the 25000 block of Peachland Avenue on a prostitution charge, according to Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station arrest records.

massageparlors032014“The idea behind the operation is to make sure all Santa Clarita Valley massage parlors are in compliance with all state, county and city laws and regulations,” said Deputy Josh Dubin of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station’s Crime Prevention Unit. “Another aspect of the mission was to attempt to identify any potential victims of human trafficking.”

Operations of this nature are conducted on a regular basis, rotating throughout the Sheriff’s Station patrol area in the Santa Clarita Valley.

The operation focused on the Newhall area, which deputies refer to as Zone 6, and included, in addition to local deputies, those from the Vice Unit of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Major Crimes Bureau, officials from the Los Angeles County Treasurer’s Office, Employment Development Department, and Santa Clarita city officials, including the Community Preservation Office.

Photo by Jose Sandobal, showing the other photo being shot.

Photo by Jose Sandobal, showing the other photo being shot.

Nine locations were selected, some of those chosen were based on business owners’ feedback, which noted complaints in the area, Dubin said.

“We of course want to respond and investigate any time we hear about that type of illicit or illegal activity happening in our community,” Dubin said, encouraging any residents with concerns to contact the station at 661-255-1121, or anonymously at 1-877-222-TIPS (8477).

SCV Sheriff’s officials arrested two and cited five during a similar sting in February 2013 targeting similar businesses in Canyon Country and Castaic.

In addition to the arrest, there was an immigration violation noted in police reports, which will be handled by Homeland Security officials, deputies said.

There were nine violations cited for various city of Santa Clarita municipal violations, and seven violations related to either worker compensation insurance or minimum wage violations.

Two Azusa Police Department officers also accompanied deputies as observers.

The operation comes about 10 days after Crime Prevention Unit deputies worked with several other agencies to affect a “johns sting” aimed at prostitution in Castaic.

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies teamed up with deputies from the Vice Unit of Major Crimes Bureau in a 12-hour “john sting” March 10.

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217 Comments

  1. I reported this as it happened look at your feed and you’ll see the pic I took

  2. Jami Riley says:

    Leslie Mitchell Babikan I’m laughing so hard at your comment…

  3. Omg Leslie Mitchell Babikan LMAO

  4. It’s not the first time. :/

  5. Skanky hoes for u. Scv is not its family oriented city anymore this place was so much better 25 years ago if we didn’t have good schools for the kids I would of moved from this he’ll hole

  6. Dammnn.. SCV getting dirty lol

  7. And the place is still open I just saw like 3 guys come out of there and the lady just left as they left. I feel like the video vigilante

  8. Actually the massage places here have been getting raided for years now the reason why it continues is because they arrest the workers but not the owners of the parlors

  9. Carlota Haro says:

    Really.. not news. FYI try a Bar its cheaper.

  10. Dang in Santa Clarita?

  11. Happy feet aka not so happy feet

  12. Happy feet aka not so happy feet

  13. Awesome town is awesome.

  14. Awesome town is awesome.

  15. John Gilbert says:

    Would have been perfect if the Suspects would have been put into the back of a Hummer.

  16. John Gilbert says:

    Would have been perfect if the Suspects would have been put into the back of a Hummer.

  17. Hahaha this is never gonna end

  18. Hahaha this is never gonna end

  19. I like my sexual activities germ/bacteria free! No thank you

  20. I like my sexual activities germ/bacteria free! No thank you

  21. Hahaha omg just like a freaking drama show. Classic

  22. Hahaha omg just like a freaking drama show. Classic

  23. Heather Hessing looks like you’re out of a job now hahahahahahahaha

  24. Heather Hessing looks like you’re out of a job now hahahahahahahaha

  25. Adam Briley Chris Rowe LOL

  26. Adam Briley Chris Rowe LOL

  27. Ahhaha there used to be a massage place in canyon country next to flair beauty college that had curtains over their front windows! Ahhaha

  28. Ahhaha there used to be a massage place in canyon country next to flair beauty college that had curtains over their front windows! Ahhaha

  29. They’ve known the places have been like this for YEARS. Heck it’s public knowledge and there are websites dedicated to listing these places.

  30. They’ve known the places have been like this for YEARS. Heck it’s public knowledge and there are websites dedicated to listing these places.

  31. The valley has invaded scv.

  32. The valley has invaded scv.

  33. awesometown: where we forget about the massive heroin problem and focus on relatively victimless crimes!

  34. awesometown: where we forget about the massive heroin problem and focus on relatively victimless crimes!

  35. There goes my appointment..

  36. There goes my appointment..

  37. Now where am I supposed to pleasured by tiny Asian hands?

  38. Now where am I supposed to pleasured by tiny Asian hands?

  39. Prostitution isn’t illegal, as long as you film it with your iPhone. Then it’s porn, which is perfectly legal.
    Prostitution is only illegal when done in private.

  40. Prostitution isn’t illegal, as long as you film it with your iPhone. Then it’s porn, which is perfectly legal.
    Prostitution is only illegal when done in private.

  41. Adriana Barr says:

    Not in awesome town!

  42. Adriana Barr says:

    Not in awesome town!

  43. I hate the name these people are giving to REAL massage therapists

  44. I hate the name these people are giving to REAL massage therapists

  45. I see the same drama in 10 years here in SCV,,, hahahaha nothing new..

  46. I see the same drama in 10 years here in SCV,,, hahahaha nothing new..

  47. Linda Morgan says:

    Awesometown. Right.

  48. Linda Morgan says:

    Awesometown. Right.

  49. This is why I want to move.

  50. Christina Mosley says:

    This is why I want to move.

  51. I thought everyone knew that. Hello?! Bars…curtains…and neon signs! Especially if it boasts “young Asians” on the front.

  52. I thought everyone knew that. Hello?! Bars…curtains…and neon signs! Especially if it boasts “young Asians” on the front.

  53. Barry Drap says:

    I say keep them in a parlor instead of the streets.

  54. Barry Drap says:

    I say keep them in a parlor instead of the streets.

  55. Get those illegal massage places out! It gives legitimate massage therapists a bad name!

  56. Get those illegal massage places out! It gives legitimate massage therapists a bad name!

  57. Eric Burgos says:

    I hope they’re arresting the pimps, not the prostitutes!

  58. Eric Burgos says:

    I hope they’re arresting the pimps, not the prostitutes!

  59. Dwayne Pine says:

    The city allows these places to open..

  60. Dwayne Pine says:

    The city allows these places to open..

  61. Amber Rose Denike……you got that right! Every dang day is something new here.

  62. Amber Rose Denike……you got that right! Every dang day is something new here.

  63. Close all those Asian!!! Massage Parlors!! Bunch of Prostitution going on!;

  64. Close all those Asian!!! Massage Parlors!! Bunch of Prostitution going on!;

  65. Damn Imhotep Shabazz how much were you cited for?

  66. Damn Imhotep Shabazz how much were you cited for?

  67. Alex Rice says:

    Darren Brewster omgosh

  68. Alex Rice says:

    Darren Brewster omgosh

  69. OMG Kathy Nusslein Cebulak

  70. I bet they didn’t pay any taxes….that’s why the crack down. Start paying taxes and you’ll be left alone.

  71. Omg… There goes the neighborhood lol.

  72. It’s supply and demand if no one bought “it” then they wouldn’t be here

  73. Connor Parde says:

    Wow, this is breaking news in Santa Clarita. -_- find a new hobby.

  74. Here’s a sad truth. For ALL of LA County there is only one man that looks into these massage parlors and can give the go ahead if the place is legal or not. This is really sad. As a CALMT, it pisses me off!

  75. Ryan Frost says:

    If you read the arrest report on the signal it said the woman arrested had aids. Very scary

  76. Thats been going on for a while!

  77. Camryn Lee says:

    Cover the tattoo officer!! Lol

  78. Josh Salameh says:

    Idiots making things a crime and making people believe its a crime and it’s bad. Scares me seeing older people just as dumb

  79. Yes they should raid all those oriental massage places they open until late and there is illegal conduct going on close then all down

  80. Oh my God! It’s like bring in LA!

  81. Rob Padovich says:

    We’ll I guess it’s not a happy ending after all hahaha.

  82. Rob Padovich says:

    We’ll I guess it’s not a happy ending after all hahaha.

  83. Lmao. Brittany you know who I think of when I read “massages”.

  84. Lmao. Brittany you know who I think of when I read “massages”.

  85. Oh Ya.so did I. His girlfriend got in a fight with him over this news.That’s the place he goes to I believe. Jessica Mendoza lmao

  86. Oh Ya.so did I. His girlfriend got in a fight with him over this news.That’s the place he goes to I believe. Jessica Mendoza lmao

  87. This has been going on in this town for years and years. Just glad to see them do something about it. It can’t be that hard to catch em, right? Easy under cover work I imagine? Problem is, they close up & reopen under a different name. Like cockroaches..can’t get rid of em. On the flip side, I enjoy my $20 massage!

  88. This has been going on in this town for years and years. Just glad to see them do something about it. It can’t be that hard to catch em, right? Easy under cover work I imagine? Problem is, they close up & reopen under a different name. Like cockroaches..can’t get rid of em. On the flip side, I enjoy my $20 massage!

  89. Oh snap missed and paid for a man chiropractor. .uggh

  90. Oh snap missed and paid for a man chiropractor. .uggh

  91. Why is everyone hating. On the the prostitues at least they getting paid for it most hoes just give it up for free

  92. Why is everyone hating. On the the prostitues at least they getting paid for it most hoes just give it up for free

  93. A bunch of massage parlors were closed down in San Fran for spreading aids a few years back

  94. A bunch of massage parlors were closed down in San Fran for spreading aids a few years back

  95. Annnd statistics prove prostitution cuts down on rape. Slippery slopes

  96. Annnd statistics prove prostitution cuts down on rape. Slippery slopes

  97. If I have to drive all the the way down to the valley now ima be pissed!!

  98. If I have to drive all the the way down to the valley now ima be pissed!!

  99. Dude finally I thought everyone knew about these “massage” parlors lol

  100. Dude finally I thought everyone knew about these “massage” parlors lol

  101. Jose Lopez says:

    How bout the FBI having a case with SCV PIG’S.

  102. Jose Lopez says:

    How bout the FBI having a case with SCV PIG’S.

  103. Lmao I live across the street from this

  104. Lmao I live across the street from this

  105. OMG ESO SI ESTA FEO!!!!!!

  106. OMG ESO SI ESTA FEO!!!!!!

  107. Eugene Hernandez why did you raise your rates

  108. Eugene Hernandez why did you raise your rates

  109. Aww, they did this raid bollocks again?
    Are they that bored?

  110. Aww, they did this raid bollocks again?
    Are they that bored?

  111. I want a $5 rebate for giving you a reach around

  112. I want a $5 rebate for giving you a reach around

  113. Burt Hicks Robin Hicks Jessica Hicks oh my goodness

  114. Andrea Finneran, i knew this type of stuff was going down out here lol

  115. Don’t like the discrimination given to Asians here. Either if they were American, Mexican or whatever it shouldn’t matter, what matters is the prostitution problem. And this place wouldn’t be in business if it weren’t for its customers! Let’s reflect and stop pointing fingers or comparing the city to the valley or LA.

  116. Kyle Hetman says:

    eventually everything rots from within. very sad for us that grew up in the SCV during the 90s where we could ride bikes and not worry

  117. Mark Davis says:

    Where are the wealthy white men from Santa Clarita going to go now??? Doesn’t anybody wonder who kept these places open an business booming??? (reason why so many opened). No minimum wage paid kids can afford this service. Compete waste of tax dollars. How much did we pay in police salaries for this operation??? If any of the sherries were getting paid OT. I can tell you right now the city waste tax money that won’t amount to the tickets they wrote out. Plus ill bet these business paid property and business taxes. Double loss of income now!

  118. But Santa Clarita. Valencia doesn’t have crime. Is what I’m told from guys at work.

  119. I don’t think I have ever seen this many posts on an SCVTV article. I guess what they say is true, sex sells.

  120. Jesse Leon says:

    Denise Flores Vasquez remember you told me to go because of my back?????

  121. Yay scv cops finally became more USELESS THAN BEFORE. We have cases of kidnappings, drugs (cocaine etc), gang shootings and cops are patting themselves on the back for putting a Kevlar on 50 guns and pistols to scare a bunch of hookers. And put them in jail?

  122. Gil Castro says:

    @dragos. Hey moron. Why don’t you go smoke another bowl or inject yourself with some heroin and shut the hell up. I think your more useless than who you are describing..

  123. Linda Tah says:

    Prostitutes in Santa Clarita?

  124. Did someone say smoke a bowl?

  125. Jake Lemnah says:

    Sean Cunningham hahahah whitney

  126. Thai massage hand job houses. They’ve been there for years. Well, so I’ve been told…lol

  127. Dam I was sure we were talking kvny

  128. Lisa Dixon says:

    That’s hilarious!!

  129. I lived down the street from there once… How come no one told me?!?!

  130. Lol.. Hey!! I recognize that shopping center!! I knew it!! See Ulises Gonzalez!! This is why I sent I over to inquire!! I knew!! I called it!!

  131. Thank God I had just gotten off work!! Lol

  132. Juan Olea says:

    They had napkins Gabe.

  133. Great way to eliminate the only fun in the SCV.

  134. If I have to drive all the way to the valley now ima be pissed!!!!

  135. Trish Coyle says:

    Crazy! Go figure!

  136. The anti happy ending squad.

  137. Pablo Cx says:

    I live there wtf

  138. No more happy ending. After all day working you need smile your face.

  139. Glad to see the officer is wearing protection.

  140. Mike Peralta says:

    According to SCV Signal. She was arrested for Prostitution with Prior Knowledge of AIDS. Not victim-less.

  141. Mike Peralta says:

    According to SCV Signal. She was arrested for Prostitution with Prior Knowledge of AIDS. Not victim-less.

  142. Mike Peralta says:

    According to SCV Signal. She was arrested for Prostitution with Prior Knowledge of AIDS. Not victim-less.

  143. Jesse Snyder says:

    For a limited time only. .. Free handjobs at the SCV Sheriff’s Station.

  144. Terry Finkle says:

    That don’t happen in stormville! Im just saying….

  145. Jesse Leon omg hahahahhah!!!!! That was not me hahahhahhah

  146. Cheri Baum says:

    I dont see what the big deal is

  147. Cheri Baum says:

    I dont see what the big deal is

  148. Cheri Baum says:

    I dont see what the big deal is

  149. Billy Budd says:

    What a waste of time

  150. Billy Budd says:

    What a waste of time

  151. @gil.. ugh, disgusted!

  152. Tawny Gage says:

    Glad they got that ‘one’ off our streets! And those citations should scare the rest into decency. (Eye roll)

  153. Imajon says:

    Wait, there’s a “Legitimate massage therapist” out there named McPeters?

  154. I heard about that along time ago i did thin it was true

  155. Now they should bust the one on Langside and Soledad Cyn.

  156. DL Thompson says:

    get them out of our city

  157. Jesse Snyder says:

    Apparently some of these ladies here don’t want any competition :)

  158. Ryan Nichols says:

    Hookers in scv?? Damm and no invite lol

  159. Dave Golba says:

    Why are we spending money policing victimless crime?

  160. Dave Golba says:

    Legalize it to get them off the streets and certified disease free like Denmark Japan Mexico and many other countries.

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