Crime & Safety

Unlicensed Masseur Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Clients

Investigators are asking women who may have been a victim of Rojas-Quintero to contact the New Rochelle Police Department.

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Investigators believe the New Rochelle man developed a client base for his unlicensed business and was preying on female clients out of his Church Street home that he uses as an unlicensed massage parlor.
Investigators believe the New Rochelle man developed a client base for his unlicensed business and was preying on female clients out of his Church Street home that he uses as an unlicensed massage parlor. (Jeff Edwards/Patch)

NEW ROCHELLE, NY — Late last night, detectives from the New Rochelle Police Criminal Investigation Division arrested a 45-year-old New Rochelle man for posing as a professional masseur and therapist, but officials said that was the least of his alleged crimes.

Rojas-Quintero is accused of performing a criminal sex act on an unsuspecting victim during a session, according to police. Investigators believe he developed a client base for his unlicensed business and was preying on female clients out of his Church Street home that he uses as an unlicensed massage parlor.

Ascencion Roja-Quintero is charged with a felony criminal sexual act count and a felony count of unauthorized practice of a profession.

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New Rochelle detectives are asking anyone who may have been a victim of Rojas-Quintero to contact New Rochelle police at 914-654-2300.

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