Islip Terrace Brothel Bust: Neighbors say they warned each other for years before arrest

A 67-year-old woman is accused of operating a brothel out of an Islip Terrace home for more than a decade, according to Suffolk County police. Police say Helen Mantell ran the operation from a home on Cedarwood Street since at least 2012. Investigators allege she advertised online using the name “Phyllis.” The home, which appears visibly unkempt compared with neighboring properties, has long been the subject of rumors and concerns among residents. Read more here: https://longisland.news12.com/woman-arrested-for-operating-brothel-in-islip-terrace » Subscribe to News 12: https://bit.ly/4dyeWzd About News 12: News 12 is the exclusive 24-hour local news service dedicated to bringing you the best local news and information about your neighborhoods. Available to subscribers of Optimum (Ch. 12), Xfinity (Ch. 127), Spectrum (Ch. 12), and Fios (Ch. 529), News 12 provides 24-hour access to local breaking news, traffic, weather, sports, and more. Connect with News 12: Where to Watch News 12: https://bit.ly/3Var02B Visit the News 12 Website: https://bit.ly/44CsG89 Find News 12 on Facebook: https://bit.ly/4agiXWl Follow News 12 on Instagram: https://bit.ly/44E6SJw Follow News 12 on X (formerly Twitter): https://bit.ly/4dyezVl #longisland #crime #breakingnews Islip Terrace Brothel Bust: Neighbors say they warned each other for years before arrest