Nationwide arrest warrant issued for Twin Cities massage therapist on sex assault charge - Star Tribune

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A massage therapist with a troubling criminal history sexually assaulted a client in Minneapolis last summer, according to a criminal complaint filed Wednesday.



Gregory Quinn Holmes, 61, of St. Paul, was charged in Hennepin County District Court with third-degree criminal sexual assault in connection with what the woman told police had occurred on Aug. 30, 2024, at her chiropractor’s office in south Minneapolis.



A warrant has been issued for Holmes’ arrest because he “poses a danger to public safety, and his whereabouts are unknown,” the complaint read.



A spokesman for the County Attorney’s Office said police forwarded an investigation of Holmes for charging consideration on Oct. 30.



In a statement late Wednesday afternoon, the office acknowledged that “this case took longer than is typical to charge. We’re constantly looking to improve our processes and balance attorney workload.”



Massage therapy licensing in Minnesota is done at the municipal level of government. City officials in Minneapolis said they have no license associated with Holmes.



According to Wednesday’s charges:



The woman said Holmes penetrated her digitally one time, and she slapped his hand away. He then did the same a second time before trying to give her oral sex.