“Two of the women who were arrested were arrested for prostitution, for facilitating sex acts for money,” Vangesen said. Two of the women had more of a leadership role at the businesses. Charges range from misdemeanors and promoting prostitution.Ī fifth woman remains at large, according to Vangesen. Four women were arrested Thursday, ages 51, 54, 57, and 61. More arrests are likely as the case continues. The Kitsap Sun reports that the 18 month long prostitution investigation led to multiple arrests at massage businesses in Bremerton, Silverdale, and Poulsbo. “A couple of the massage parlors were connected in their ownership rank, so to speak, and we are aware that they are connected to other massage parlors in the region as well,” he said. “I think it’s a lot larger than we accomplished (Thursday),” Vangesen said of the investigation, noting that the busts were just the first step.
