On Friday October 14th,2022, New Rochelle Police Detectives concluded a Prostitution investigation into The Rivage Spa, located at 514 Main Street, where 5 people were arrested on various prostitution and related offenses. The investigation revealed that the business had an ongoing practice of engaging in prostitution, as well as multiple building code violations. The New Rochelle Building Department responded and further deemed the building unsafe for occupancy at this time.
ARRESTED:
Sun Mi Hong, 70 years of age, of New York, NY – Penal Law 230.25 Promoting Prostitution 3rd deg – D Felony and NY Education Law 6512 – Unlicensed Practice of a Profession – E Felony
Cuijuan Jia, 35 years of age, of Sorrento, LA – Penal Law 230.00 Prostitution – B Misdemeanor and NY Education Law 6512 - Unlicensed Practice of Profession – E Felony
Wen Min Gong, 45 years of age, unknown address – Penal Law 230.00 Prostitution B Misdemeanor and NY Education Law 6512 - Unlicensed Practice of Profession – E Felony
Xiaona Hu, 47 years of age, of Flushing Queens, NY – NY Education Law 6512 - Unlicensed Practice of Profession – E Felony
Julius Celentano, 71 years of age, of the Bronx, NY – Patronizing a Prostitute 3rd deg – A Misdemeanor