PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Patrol Officers J. Garza and R. Taylor responded to the Red Roof Inn on Friday, February 22 at 12:50 a.m. after developing information about possible prostitution in a specific room at hotel.
Upon their arrival, they spoke to Beatriz Legati, 44, Yonkers, NY. After a brief investigation, she was placed under arrest for prostitution.
She was transported to police headquarters for processing. While there, she was charged with Engaging in Prostitution, a Disorderly Persons Offense.
She was released on her own recognizance pending her court date.
Editor’s Note: A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the defendant is presumed innocent until he or she is proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.