Crime & Safety
Bayport Massage Therapist Sexually Abused 3 Women: Police
The 33-year-old was arrested last week and then again Monday after police say they discovered new victims.
A Long Island massage therapist sexually abused three women at a day spa where he was employed, Suffolk Police said Monday night in announcing new charges against Matthew Widener.
The 33-year-old from Farmingville was arrested last week for allegedly sexually abusing a 34-year-old woman who was getting a massage at Karasmatic Day Spa on Montauk Highway in Bayport on Aug. 12.
On Monday, police said Widener also "inappropriately touched" female customers on Aug. 11 and Jan. 27.
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Widener, of Farmingville, also worked at Elements Massage on East Main Street in Smithown from June 2013 through December 2017. Detectives are asking anyone who may have been a victim of Widener to call the Fifth Squad at 631-854-8552.
Widener has been fired from Karasmatic Day Spa.
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