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Well now, isn't this interesting? Completely irrelevant, but interesting.
Birgfeld investigation may have led to parlor bust
Link: http://www.kjct8.com/Global/story.asp?S=9395732
GRAND JUNCTION -- Police say they've infiltrated a massage parlor involved in all sorts of illegal activities--from prostitution to racketeering.
KJCT NEWS 8 has learned the investigation may have been sparked while detectives investigated the case of missing Grand Junction woman Paige Birgfeld.
Paige has been missing for more than a year now... detectives found out she worked for an online escort service.
This finding may have led to the investigation of in other erotic services in Grand Junction.
58 year old Nan O'Reilly-- the owner of Fuji Oriental Therapy Massage on Horizon Dive-- faced a judge today on charges of racketeering, pimping, tax evasion, keeping a place of prostitution, and promoting sexual immorality.
The DA's Office says this investigation involves crimes that pose significant danger to the public.
"The investigation we conducted is much more involved than simple prostitution. It involves the potential for a lot of dangerous behavior, the potential for a lot of people to conceal what they're doing and have the resources and ability to stop people from reporting things," Deputy District Dan Rubenstein said.
Rubenstein says witnesses and business records will be key in this case, and will also be a challenge to get a hold of.
The investigation also involves other prostitution crimes like street walking and online escort services.
Before arresting Nan 'O'Reilly, police arrested suspected pimps and prostitutes in two other sting operations.
Police say the investigation continues, and there may be more arrests.
Birgfeld investigation may have led to parlor bust
Link: http://www.kjct8.com/Global/story.asp?S=9395732
GRAND JUNCTION -- Police say they've infiltrated a massage parlor involved in all sorts of illegal activities--from prostitution to racketeering.
KJCT NEWS 8 has learned the investigation may have been sparked while detectives investigated the case of missing Grand Junction woman Paige Birgfeld.
Paige has been missing for more than a year now... detectives found out she worked for an online escort service.
This finding may have led to the investigation of in other erotic services in Grand Junction.
58 year old Nan O'Reilly-- the owner of Fuji Oriental Therapy Massage on Horizon Dive-- faced a judge today on charges of racketeering, pimping, tax evasion, keeping a place of prostitution, and promoting sexual immorality.
The DA's Office says this investigation involves crimes that pose significant danger to the public.
"The investigation we conducted is much more involved than simple prostitution. It involves the potential for a lot of dangerous behavior, the potential for a lot of people to conceal what they're doing and have the resources and ability to stop people from reporting things," Deputy District Dan Rubenstein said.
Rubenstein says witnesses and business records will be key in this case, and will also be a challenge to get a hold of.
The investigation also involves other prostitution crimes like street walking and online escort services.
Before arresting Nan 'O'Reilly, police arrested suspected pimps and prostitutes in two other sting operations.
Police say the investigation continues, and there may be more arrests.
