Crime & Safety
Lynn Man Charged With Rape At Swampscott Massage Therapy Business: Essex DA
The Essex District Attorney's Office said the suspect is accused of sexually assault a female client of the business where he worked.
SWAMPSCOTT, MA — A Lynn man is facing charges of rape and indecent assault and battery after being accused of sexually assaulting a woman while she was a client at a Swampscott massage therapy business where he previously worked.
The Essex County District Attorney's Office said Ronny Paulino Colon, 32, was charged with one count of rape and five counts of indecent assault and battery on a person over the age of 14 stemming from an incident that prosecutors charge took place on June 11.
Essex County Superior Court judge Thomas Drechsler imposed bail at $10,000 and set several bail conditions. The defendant must surrender his passport; commit no crimes; stay away from and have no contact with any victim or witness in the case; possess no firearms, dangerous weapons, or other destructive devices; and must not engage in any work as a massage therapist or massage-related work.
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Colon is slated to return to court for a compliance hearing on Sept. 18.
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