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Police Execute Warrants in Roanoke County Illicit Massage Parlor Probe
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Core Event
On Monday morning, Roanoke County Police Department (RCPD) began executing search warrants at eight massage-parlor locations across Roanoke County and at a residence on Island Green Road in Daleville. The operation, launched after citizen complaints, targeted establishments alleged to be operating as illicit “bawdy places.” Police seized three vehicles and more than $44,000 in cash, removed victims from the sites, and offered them resources.
Data and Statistics
- People charged: 13 individuals face charges. Eleven were arrested for “maintaining a bawdy place” and are being held without bond.
- Additional arrests: Two men—Danny Deboard, 70, of Botetourt County, and Oliver Baugess, 56, of Roanoke City—were cited for “frequenting a bawdy place.”
- Businesses searched: Red Apple Asian Massage (8201 Williamson Rd), Relaxing Choice Spa (5346 Peters Creek Rd), Summer Body Work (7307 Williamson Rd, Suite B), Best Spa (6429 Williamson Rd), YJN (2155 Electric Rd), Sunny Spa (3652 Brambleton Ave), Amazing Body Works (3212 Brambleton Ave), and Angel Massage (3109 Brambleton Ave).
- Financial seizure: Over $44,000 in cash and three vehicles were confiscated.
Official Statements and Agency Responses
RCPD confirmed the warrants were executed in response to community reports and emphasized that victims identified at the parlors have been removed and provided with assistance. The department also noted ongoing coordination with the Roanoke County Commissioner of the Revenue’s Office to review the status of the businesses’ licenses.
Multi-Agency Collaboration
The investigation involved a broad coalition of law-enforcement partners: the Roanoke County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Virginia, Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Office of Inspector General, Homeland Security Investigations, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and Roanoke City Police. All agencies confirmed that the search resulted in the seizure of items related to the investigation, though specific details of those items were not released.
The probe remains active, with authorities indicating that additional information will be provided as the case progresses.