The Griffith Town Council has revoked the license of a local massage business that it alleged was offering sex acts to male customers in exchange for money. Glen Park Ave. Attorney Jose Vega led the public hearing on the matter, questioning Det. Jacob Schoon about what he had learned during his investigation of the massage business.
Schoon said that the Griffith police had received a tip in January that the windows of the business were blocked and an all-male clientele was seen going in and out of the establishment.
In April, Griffith police set up video surveillance of the business, observing the male being clientele welcomed inside but that any females who entered the establishment quickly exited, Schoon said.
Then, in May, Griffith police checked state databases and found that there was no existing record of All Essence Spa. On Sept. At that point, a female employee working inside the business was taken into custody.
Griffith police Det. Commander Jim Sibley told the Post-Tribune that the woman has not been charged and that she is the subject of an active investigation into possible human trafficking. He said the woman was interviewed by the U. Department of Homeland Security and her involvement continues to be explored. He said Jurich has not been charged with a criminal offense, but is under investigation by local, state and federal officials.
