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Newport Police Serve Search Warrants In Commercial Sex Investigation - 05/05/26

On May 5, 2026, officers with the Newport Police Department served search warrants at Amazing Lotus Spa, located at 831 NE Avery Street in Newport, and at a residence in the 200 block of NE 8th Street.
 

The warrants were the result of an investigation that began in March 2026 after investigators learned the business was advertising on a well-known prostitution/adult escort website and alluding to commercial sex acts being offered at the spa.

 

During the investigation, officers conducted surveillance at the business and observed activity inconsistent with the normal business patterns of legitimate massage establishments. Based on the investigation, a search warrant was submitted and later authorized by the court.

 

During the execution of the search warrant at Amazing Lotus Spa, investigators located evidence indicating the business was providing massage services without the required massage therapist licensing.

 

At the NE 8th Street residence, investigators located large quantities of cash and additional evidence related to services allegedly being offered at the spa beyond unlicensed massage activity.

 

As a result of the investigation, Jia Hui, 63, and Bing Li, 67, both of Newport were arrested and lodged at the Lincoln County Jail on charges of:

  • Prostitution
  • Practice of Massage Without a Massage Therapist License

Newport Officers were assisted by the Oregon Department of Justice, Lincoln City Police and Tillamook Police Department.

 

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to contact the Newport Police Department at 541-574-5807, or text a tip to 541-270-1856.

Newport Police Serve Search Warrants In Commercial Sex Investigation - 05/05/26

On May 5, 2026, officers with the Newport Police Department served search warrants at Amazing Lotus Spa, located at 831 NE Avery Street in Newport, and at a residence in the 200 block of NE 8th Street.
 

The warrants were the result of an investigation that began in March 2026 after investigators learned the business was advertising on a well-known prostitution/adult escort website and alluding to commercial sex acts being offered at the spa.

 

During the investigation, officers conducted surveillance at the business and observed activity inconsistent with the normal business patterns of legitimate massage establishments. Based on the investigation, a search warrant was submitted and later authorized by the court.

 

During the execution of the search warrant at Amazing Lotus Spa, investigators located evidence indicating the business was providing massage services without the required massage therapist licensing.

 

At the NE 8th Street residence, investigators located large quantities of cash and additional evidence related to services allegedly being offered at the spa beyond unlicensed massage activity.

 

As a result of the investigation, Jia Hui, 63, and Bing Li, 67, both of Newport were arrested and lodged at the Lincoln County Jail on charges of:

  • Prostitution
  • Practice of Massage Without a Massage Therapist License

Newport Officers were assisted by the Oregon Department of Justice, Lincoln City Police and Tillamook Police Department.

 

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to contact the Newport Police Department at 541-574-5807, or text a tip to 541-270-1856.