Crime & Safety

Massage Therapist In Alexandria Charged With Sex Crime: Police

Sexual assaults of two clients have led to charges for a massage therapist in Alexandria, according to the police department.

A massage therapist in Alexandria is facing charges related to sexual assaults of two clients, police say.
A massage therapist in Alexandria is facing charges related to sexual assaults of two clients, police say. (Emily Leayman/Patch)

ALEXANDRIA, VA — A massage therapist in Alexandria has been charged after allegations of sexual assault by two clients, according to Alexandria Police.

Picard K. Johnson, 31 of Maryland, was charged with two counts of object sexual penetration. Picard had worked as a massage therapist at an Alexandria Massage Envy at 4539 Duke Street in the Shoppes of Foxchase.

Detectives are investigating to see if other clients experienced inappropriate contact with Johnson between Aug. 1 and Sept. 26. Victims advocates were assigned to help the victims with resources.

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Anyone with information can contact Detective Vanderah within the Alexandria Police Department Criminal Investigations Bureau, at 703-746-6678.

If you or someone you know has experienced a sexual assault, contact the Alexandria Sexual Assault Hotline 24/7 at 703-683-7273.

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