MAMARONECK, NY (January 30, 2026) — A joint task force operation targeting illegal massage parlors and prostitution-related activity in the Village of Mamaroneck led to multiple arrests and the closure of three businesses on January 29, 2026.
The Village of Mamaroneck Police Department coordinated with the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office, New York State Police, and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Police Department in the enforcement action. The investigation began after authorities received a complaint and focused on three locations: 437 Ward Avenue, 416 Mamaroneck Avenue, and 172 East Boston Post Road.
At 437 Ward Avenue, investigators determined that massages were being provided without proper licensing and that an offer of a sexual act was made in exchange for money. Two individuals were arrested without incident, and the establishment was closed by the Village of Mamaroneck Building Department.
At 416 Mamaroneck Avenue, a woman offered sexual intercourse for money to an investigator and was arrested and charged with prostitution. The business was also closed by the Building Department.
At 172 East Boston Post Road, sexual services were offered to an investigator after a massage. Two individuals were arrested at that location and transported to police headquarters for processing. That business was shut down by the Building Department.
Five individuals in total were arrested. All were charged with Unauthorized Practice of a Profession (Education Law – E Felony). Three of the five were also charged with Prostitution (Penal Law 230.00 – B Misdemeanor), and one was charged with Promoting Prostitution (A Misdemeanor).
All arrested individuals were issued Desk Appearance Tickets and are scheduled to appear in Village of Mamaroneck Court on February 12, 2026.
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