Lynn Massage Therapist Charged With Rape, Assault in Swampscott

Ronny Paulino Colon, a 32-year-old former massage therapist from Lynn, has been charged with one count of rape and five counts of indecent assault and battery related to an alleged sexual assault on a female client at a Swampscott massage therapy business on June 11, 2025. He was arraigned in Essex Superior Court where Judge Thomas Drechsler set bail at $10,000 and imposed several conditions including surrendering his passport, staying away from the victim, refraining from working as a massage therapist, and possessing no weapons. The case has raised concerns about client safety and professional misconduct in intimate care settings. Colon's next court date is scheduled for September 18, 2025, when further developments are expected. The Essex County District Attorney’s office is prosecuting the case, emphasizing the seriousness of the charges. The community and legal authorities remain focused on ensuring justice and protecting client welfare in similar professional environments.