Crime & Safety

Shelton Massage Therapist Charged With Sexual Assault: Police

Shelton police said the massage therapist is also accused of not having a license to practice massage therapy.

A Shelton massage therapist accused of practicing massage therapy without a license has been charged with sexual assault, according to police.
A Shelton massage therapist accused of practicing massage therapy without a license has been charged with sexual assault, according to police. (RJ Scofield/Patch Staff)

SHELTON, CT — A Shelton massage therapist accused of practicing massage therapy without a license has been charged with sexual assault, according to police.

In a news release, Police Det. Richard Bango said the department received a complaint from a woman who told officers she received a massage at M Spa and Skin Care, located on Bridgeport Avenue, during which Lisa Daubenhauser, 46, of Seymour, "touched [the woman] inappropriately and made lewd comments to her."

During their investigation, police discovered that Daubenhauser did not have a license to practice massage therapy, Bango said.

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Daubenhauser was arrested Tuesday on charges of fourth-degree sexual assault and practicing massage therapy without a license. She was released on a $5,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court this week.

Bango asked anyone who experienced a similar incident to contact the Shelton Police Department at 203-924-1544.

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