Massage therapist in Southern California accused of sexual battery of customer
A 56-year-old massage therapist from Riverside has been arrested on allegations of sexual battery and false imprisonment of a customer and authorities believe the man may have other victims.
In a press release, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department said in May of this year deputies took a report on the incident and identified the suspect as Charles Russell, a certified massage therapist.
Authorities allege the 56-year-old “sexually touched a customer inappropriately during a massage at Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa, in Rancho Cucamonga,” and added that they were able to substantiate the allegations.
An arrest warrant was issued for Russell, and he was taken into custody on June 12 and booked at the West Valley Detention Center.
“Through further investigation, and based on information collected, deputies believe there may be additional victims,” the release noted. “Detectives are releasing Russell’s photograph in an attempt to locate additional victims.”
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Anyone who may have been a victim of the 56-year-old or who has information regarding this investigation is urged to contact SBSD Deputy M. Gonzalez of the Rancho Cucamonga Station at 909-477-2800.
Those wishing to remain anonymous can call the WeTip Hotline at 800-782-7463 or submit tips online at www.wetip.com.
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