Two people were arrested after continued complaints from patrons at a Rockville Centre spa.
According to Nassau County detectives from the First Squad and the Narcotics/Vice Squad, a female victim, 32, while at Kokoro Wellness, located at 78 N. Village Avenue, noticed what appeared to be a recording device on the wall inside the massage therapy room. The victim left the establishment and notified police. After an extensive investigation, Luke Unneland, 38, of Copiague was placed under arrest on May 22 at 4:51 p.m. It was also determined three additional patrons were victims of this crime. Police charged Unneland with four counts of Unlawful Surveillance in the Second Degree. He was scheduled to be arraigned on May 23 at First District Court in Hempstead.
Further investigation revealed that illegal massages were also being conducted at this location. Narcotics/Vice Squad Detectives placed Daniela Cespedes Almonacid, 35, of Corona, under arrest without incident.
Cespedes Almonacid is charged with Unauthorized Practice of a Profession. She was released on an Appearance Ticket. Further investigation revealed the defendant is illegally in the United States and is subject to removal proceedings. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agents (ICE) took custody of the defendant.
Detectives request anyone who believes they may have been a victim to contact the Nassau County First Squad at (516) 573-6153 or call 911. All callers will remain anonymous.