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Salem Police Arrest 3 After Probe Into Suspected Trafficking at Spa Businesses

Police call the effort a rescue operation focused on trafficking victims.

Overview

  • Salem police arrested three people after a three-month probe into businesses offering bodywork, reflexology and spa services.
  • Detectives executed multiple search warrants at Boston Street sites including New Custom Body Work and Red Rose Reflexology.
  • Police identified the suspects as Peter Leavitt, 57, of Peabody, Fang Liu, 52, of Peabody, and Barry St. Onge, 64, of Shrewsbury.
  • Each will be charged with trafficking of a person for sexual servitude, deriving support from prostitution, and keeping a house of prostitution.
  • The department framed the action as a victim rescue effort and said the investigation and court process are ongoing.