Long Island Cop and Teacher Charged in Brothel Operation

A Suffolk County police officer and a public school teacher face multiple charges for allegedly managing brothels and promoting prostitution.

George Trimigliozzi, an 18-year veteran of the Suffolk County Police, and Steven Arey, a longtime school teacher, are accused of managing sex workers at brothels in Holbrook and West Babylon.
The alleged operation was led by Frank Saggio, with his girlfriend Dana Ciardullo also facing charges of enterprise corruption and promoting prostitution.
Authorities claim the group profited by collecting 'house fees' from sex workers and advertising their services over several years.
Trimigliozzi is accused of abandoning his police duties to intervene in a brothel-related incident and falsifying police records.
The defendants have pleaded not guilty to numerous charges, including enterprise corruption and promoting prostitution, and face significant prison time if convicted.