Woman facing federal charges in connection with McAllen prostitution investigation
A woman arrested during a prostitution investigation at a McAllen massage parlor is now facing federal gun charges.
Jassel Mercedes Torres Romero was initially charged with prostitution, but is now facing a federal charge of an undocumented migrant in possession of a firearm, according to a news release.
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The McAllen Police Department and other law enforcement agencies were conducting an investigation at a massage parlor located in the 4300 block of North 10th Street.
A second woman was also arrested in connection with the investigation. Ana Rosa Cabrera Granados was charged with six counts of prostitution; her bond was set at $30,000.