In October, 2023, Alamance County Sheriff’s Office Street Crimes Investigators received a community complaint of suspicious activity at 1017 S. Church St., Burlington, N.C. The complainant reportedly observed females, presumed to be living in the residence, rarely coming out of the residence. However, various males were often seen frequently coming and going at the residence. An investigation began at 1017 S Church St, Burlington, N.C.
Investigators discovered that a business, identified as Gentle Spring Spa, was operating in the house.
On Tuesday, January 30, 2024, a search warrant was executed at 1017 S Church St, Burlington. During the execution of the search warrant investigators developed probable cause to arrest Yuhuan Li who was identified as the business owner, along with Jun Wang an employee of the business.
The Alamance County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the newly formed Task Force of the Invictus Unit. The Unit consist of Officer from Alamance County, Davidson County, Forsyth County, Randolph County and Homeland Security Investigations. This unit was formed for the purpose of investigating Internet Crimes Against Children and Human Exploitation.
While this case has underlying factors of human exploitation, probable cause was not developed for that specific charge.
This investigation is ongoing. If anyone has information regarding this case, or, suspicion of human exploitation, please call the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office or 911.
The Alamance County Street Crimes Unit would like to thank the following agencies for their assistance with this investigation:
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police, Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office, Homeland Security Investigations
Liberty Police Department, Randolph County Sheriff’s Office, Winston-Salem Police Department
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Yuhuan Li
Charges: Promoting Prostitution
Bond: $50,000 secured
Jun Wang
Charges: Prostitution and Solicitation
Bond: $2500 secured
