SALEM — A woman charged with prostitution out of her Salem apartment pleaded not guilty yesterday to charges that could send her to prison for six years.
Lisa Anderson, 46, of 134 Bridge St., Salem, walked into Salem District Court yesterday, on her own after being released on personal recognizance following her arrest on Thursday, but she found herself back in handcuffs after probation officers learned that she was wanted for a probation violation in Peabody District Court in an unrelated case.
Anderson was arrested following a sting by Salem police, who arranged a "date" with "Lisa of Boston" after finding her contact information on the Internet. Police had gotten a tip about Anderson's business.
Anderson's Web site features photos in various poses and offers customers "the complete girlfriend experience," with packages that cost up to $3,000 for a weekend.
She was also, according to police and the Web site, offering a "recession special," knocking $100 off her regular $300-an-hour rate.
Despite her recent discount, business was apparently slow. Anderson was found to be indigent by the probation department and therefore qualified for a court-appointed attorney.
Adam Buckley was appointed to represent Anderson yesterday. He said after the hearing that he had no comment on the case.
Anderson, who appeared in court wearing a parka, jeans and a blue sweater, along with stiletto-heeled boots, appeared surprised when she was put in handcuffs yesterday.
While Salem police Lt. Conrad Prosniewski did not seek any bail for Anderson in the new case, Judge Robert Cornetta decided to require a $1,000 personal surety bond, meaning that she won't have to post any money for bail now, but if she fails to appear for future court proceedings, could face paying that sum.
A pretrial conference is scheduled for Nov. 20.
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