Massage Heights in Leon Springs (Photo: KENS)
A massage therapist has been arrested and suspended from work after a customer said that she was fondled during a massage.
Arturo Chamberlin is free as of Friday night after he bonded out of jail. The 28-year-old was arrested on Wednesday, the same day a woman said that she went to get a massage at Massage Heights in Leon Springs.
It was the woman's birthday.
The 45-year-old woman told police that she went in for a two-hour massage and stripped down to her underwear.
The arrest warrant said that toward the end of the session, Chamberlin began fondling her breasts. He then went under her underwear with his hand and penetrated her genitals.
She moved to get away from him.
After it was all over, the woman told police that Chamberlin said, "I hope you enjoyed my services."
She responded, "If you ever do that again, I have a gun in my purse and will shoot."
Some clients were too upset to speak on camera but said that the news gave them serious doubts about continuing to go there.
Others said that they will continue to be customers.
The corporate spokeswoman issued a statement, saying:
"Massage Heights has a zero tolerance policy against inappropriate behavior, including sexual misconduct. Franchisees are encouraged to conduct background and reference checks prior to hiring all licensed massage therapists."
The spokeswoman didnโt say whether background checks are conducted at that particular location.
Meanwhile, Chamberlin is facing a second-degree felony sexual assault charge.
(ยฉ 2016 KENS)
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