Boaz Police Crack Down on Sunshine Massage Parlor—Investigation Continues
BOAZ, AL — In the latest development of a months-long initiative targeting illegal massage parlors, the Boaz Police Department arrested two Chinese nationals during a raid at Sunshine Massage Parlor on July 1, officials confirmed.
Xiaodan Yang, 40, was charged with two counts of “Prohibited Activities” (soliciting patrons for prostitution), while Gao Huaying, 37, faced one count for the same offense. Both women were booked into the Marshall County Jail, with bonds set at $5,000 and $2,500, respectively.
The operation at 100 Elizabeth Street (Suite 417) marked the third massage parlor raid in Boaz as part of an ongoing prostitution sting, coordinated alongside the Marshall County District Attorney’s Office, the Marshall County Drug Task Force, and the Huntsville Police STAC Unit.
Boaz Police Chief confirmed proactive surveillance and undercover work led to these arrests. Investigators emphasize that this raid is one effort in a larger campaign to dismantle illicit operations masquerading as legitimate businesses.
According to local reports, four other women—including Joann Shiao and Jian Zhang—were arrested in earlier phases of the investigation at separate locations like Pro Massage and Aromatherapy Spa. These arrests were made after extensive surveillance and interviews with former patrons