Two arrested for prostitution at spa

OCEAN TOWNSHIP - An ongoing investigation conducted on the Ocean Day Spa massage parlor located at 3316 Sunset Ave. resulted in the arrest of two individuals for engaging in prostitution and other charges.

On Sept. 20, at approximately 10:15 p.m., officers from the Special Assignment Unit targeting quality-of-life issues within the township arrested a 41-year-old woman from Keansburg for promoting prostitution, engaging prostitution and maintaining a nuisance.

According to police, the investigation revealed that the woman, identified as Dewi Theo, was managing the spa and engaging in illegal activity. She was released on a criminal summons.

Police also arrested a 50-year-old Toms River man who was charged with engaging in prostitution. He was also released on a criminal summons. Additionally, officers seized $750 in cash and a 2006 Honda Civic.

According to police, this is the second time since April 2005 that police have made arrests for prostitution-related offenses at this location.