A Pflugerville massage therapist is facing a felony sexual assault charge after a longtime client told investigators she was attacked during a massage last October. Police say the arrest came after they reviewed the woman’s complaint alongside state licensing records, and they are now asking anyone with additional information to speak up.
Where the arrest happened
Officers served an arrest warrant at Pflugerville Massage & Skin Care and took 42-year-old Holt Marshall Field into custody on a second-degree felony sexual assault charge, according to KVUE. Police say the warrant was executed at the downtown business and that Field was arrested without incident.
Owner and business background
Local coverage and business filings indicate that Field and his wife, Randi, have long run a massage practice in downtown Pflugerville, with Field listed as a veteran practitioner and co-owner, according to a profile by Community Impact. Investigators say that history lines up with what the complainant told them, namely that she had been a regular client for years and had never felt uneasy during previous appointments.
Allegations and licensing records
According to court documents summarized by investigators, the woman arrived on October 29 for a one-hour Swedish massage and said the appointment initially felt routine. She told police that at some point during the session, Field began touching her inappropriately and that she froze, then later got dressed and left. She also reported noticing that the building was locked when she tried to walk out.
Detectives say the woman disclosed the alleged assault in the days and weeks that followed to friends, a therapist and others, who later provided corroborating statements to police. Investigators also reviewed state licensing records, which they say show multiple prior complaints against Field, including at least one that led to disciplinary action. Court records further indicate that a Travis County magistrate has issued an emergency protective order that bars Field from contacting the alleged victim, possessing firearms or coming within 200 yards of her home or workplace, as reported by the Austin American-Statesman. Austin American-Statesman
What the charge means
In Texas, a second-degree felony is punishable by two to 20 years in prison and an optional fine of up to $10,000, according to the Texas Penal Code. A conviction on this type of charge can also jeopardize professional licenses and carry a range of other long-term legal and personal consequences.
Police appeal and next steps
Pflugerville police are urging anyone who believes they were victimized by Field, or who has information that could help the case, to contact investigators. The department noted that support services are available through its advocacy resources, as reported by the Austin American-Statesman. The case is still under investigation and is expected to be forwarded to Travis County prosecutors, who will decide whether to pursue formal charges in court.
