Suffolk County Police Raid Huntington Station Foot Spa; Arrests, Town Violations

Suffolk County Police Second Precinct investigators, working with Town of Huntington fire and code officials, executed a raid on Feb. 4 at a Huntington Station foot‑spa operation that resulted in arrests and administrative violations. The action follows neighborhood complaints and has prompted a town enforcement review of the business’s permits and safety compliance.

Official fragments released by Suffolk County Police identify one defendant as Dan Xu, 52, of Flushing, charged with two counts of Unauthorized Practice of a Profession, an E felony, and two counts of Prostitution. Local accounts provide additional names and charging details: Yumei Zheng, 31, of Brooklyn, reportedly charged with an E‑felony Unauthorized Practice of a Profession count and a misdemeanor prostitution charge, and Ana Maria Salinabetancourt, 28, of Marietta, Georgia, reportedly charged with prostitution. Those accounts say both Zheng and Salinabetancourt were issued desk appearance tickets and scheduled to appear in First District Court in Central Islip.

Reporting from multiple outlets and town records show inconsistent details about the business location and legal name. Available records and news accounts variously identify the property as New Foot Spa at 198 New York Avenue, a business at 608 East Jericho Turnpike, and Hermosa Foot Spa. Town of Huntington officials have issued several violations to the business cited in the operation and are conducting a further investigation into compliance with fire, building and ordinance requirements.

The operation underscores the intersection of criminal enforcement and municipal code oversight. Unauthorized practice charges allege work outside licensed scope, while prostitution counts carry separate criminal penalties; together they raise questions about licensing, inspection frequency, and how complaints from residents are routed and resolved. For Huntington Station residents, the case highlights how local complaints can trigger joint police and town enforcement activity and how ambiguities in business names or DBA filings can complicate public accountability.

Next steps include clarification from Suffolk County Police and the Town of Huntington on the full list of arrestees, the exact charges and counts for each person, copies of the violation notices and any administrative actions such as closure or permit revocation, and scheduled court appearances in Central Islip. Residents with concerns about unlicensed personal‑service businesses should contact the Town of Huntington code enforcement or the Suffolk County Police Second Precinct to report violations and obtain updates on enforcement outcomes.