5 are arrested in alleged prostitution

5 are arrested in alleged prostitution

LINDON — After a monthlong investigation into a home-based massage business, police executed a search warrant and arrested five people believed to be involved in what was really a prostitution operation.

On Tuesday officers from Lindon, Orem, Sandy and the Utah County Major Crimes Task Force served the warrant at the home located near 1550 West and 600 North, Lindon Police Chief Cody Cullimore said.

After searching the home they arrested Brenda Joy Anderson, 58, for investigation of two counts of exploiting prostitution, violating the Massage Therapy Practice Act and prostitution, court documents show.

Cullimore said they also arrested Troy Penrod, 38, for investigation of possession of a firearm by a restricted person and possession of drug paraphernalia. Sarah Elisabeth Penrod, 27, Temperance Kay Penrod, 19, and Shalecia Watson, 19, each were arrested for investigation of prostitution.

"This investigation began after complaints were received from clients legitimately seeking massages that sexual acts were being offered for money at the home," Cullimore said.

The business, known as A Joyfull Massage, had been operating at the home for more than a year, he said.

— Ethan Thomas

Man arrested in attempted murder

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a fight at a Salt Lake apartment.

Midvale police were called to a local hospital late Thursday night on a stabbing. A 54-year-old woman said she was at an apartment at 115 S. 300 East in Salt Lake City when she got into a fight with a man. The woman told officers the man held her down and tried to stab her.

When Salt Lake police arrived to investigate, police said they saw blood in the building. While in the process of writing a search warrant, police said, Terry Kaba, 60, returned to the apartment. He was questioned and arrested on investigation of attempted murder, aggravated assault and domestic violence, police said.

— Ben Winslow

Couple in court on felony fraud charges

WEST JORDAN — A couple accused in a multimillion-dollar mortgage fraud scheme made their first appearances in court on Tuesday.

During an appearance in 3rd District Court, a judge allowed Olivia Cassity, 29, to be released from jail while the case is pending. Her husband, Brendon Tyler Cassity, 36, was later released after his bail was reduced.