Holyoke couple sentenced for prostitution-related charges in Westfield

A couple from Holyoke, Todd and Baoshun Simonds, were sentenced to six months of probation and 30 hours of community service for charges related to prostitution. They were arrested in January 2024 at their massage business in Westfield. The couple faced charges of sex trafficking and operating a house of prostitution. However, prosecutors dropped the more serious charges during their court appearance on Thursday. The Simonds pleaded to sufficient facts for a conviction, allowing the case to continue without a finding. This resolution follows a police investigation into their business offering sexual services.