CALHOUN COUNTY, MI (WTVB) – A West Bloomfield man has been charged following a nearly three year investigation into alleged prostitution and drug activity at a pair of spas in Calhoun County.
Sheriff Steve Hinkley announced the charges against Stephen Hagerman who is the owner of Avenue Spa on East Michigan Avenue in Battle Creek as well as Highway Spa on Partello Road in Marengo Township which were the focus of the investigation.
Hinkley says the investigation began in 2018 after tips of prostitution at these locations. The investigation included surveillance and interviews. Simultaneous raids at the properties took place in 2019 where phones and electronics were seized.
Current and former employees as well as patrons were interviewed prior to the charges authorized by Prosecutor David Gilbert.
Calhoun County detectives are still interested in speaking with anyone who is aware of activities that took place at the Avenue Spa or Highway Spa.
If you have any information, call detectives at 269-781-0880.
