Arizona
West Valley massage therapist accused of touching clients inappropriately
PHOENIX — A West Valley licensed therapeutic massage therapist was arrested final week on suspicion of touching shoppers inappropriately, authorities mentioned.
Christopher Esteen, 43, of Buckeye, was booked into jail Dec. 27 on one rely of sexual assault and two counts of sexual abuse, based on courtroom information.
The offenses allegedly occurred at Esteen’s place of employment in Goodyear. His employer eliminated him from his job earlier than his arrest, based on the Goodyear Police Division.
Police mentioned there are a number of identified victims within the case, however they didn’t specify what number of. Authorities additionally imagine there could possibly be further victims.
In line with the possible trigger assertion for Esteen’s arrest, police recorded a cellphone name between him and one of many victims.
Esteen allegedly admitted to wrongdoing whereas speaking to the sufferer. When police performed components of the recording for Esteen after studying him his rights, he mentioned he was “attempting to provide it to her” to get her to “stroll it again,” based on the possible trigger assertion.
The investigation stays lively.
Anyone who thinks they have been a sufferer of Esteen was requested to name the Goodyear Police Division at 623-932-1220.
