FISHERS — A Fishers man was arrested on rape and other serious charges Thursday following a sexual assault investigation at a local massage parlor.
The suspect was arrested on charges of rape, criminal confinement, sexual battery, and resisting law enforcement, according to Fishers Police.
The investigation began October 13 when Fishers Police responded to a report of sexual assault at Massage Finesse in the 11600 block of Olio Road. A female victim told police she was sexually assaulted by a male masseuse who went by "David" during a massage appointment.
Detectives conducted an investigation and obtained a search warrant for the business.
When officers executed the warrant, the suspect initially disobeyed orders to stop and retreated toward the back of the building before being taken into custody.
During the search, six people were detained who police believe were living inside the business. Only the suspect was arrested in connection with the sexual assault allegations.
Because employees were believed to be living in the commercial space, Code Enforcement closed the business and property owners changed the locks.
Signs posted on the door now read "Legal Notice. Unsafe-Danger. Do not enter or occupy."
Fishers Police were assisted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, which provided linguistic support, and Homeland Security Investigations.
The investigation comes after three people were arrested Wednesday in a human trafficking investigation involving massage parlors in Kokomo and Indianapolis.
