A Magnolia massage therapist is facing a felony charge after a client reported being inappropriately touched during a July 3 appointment at a local spa, according to Montgomery County investigators. Deputies identified 29-year-old Bradley Orton as the suspect and arrested him last Thursday on a charge of indecent assault by a health or mental services provider. Detectives say they suspect there may be additional victims as the case unfolds.
Investigation and Charges
Deputies say the investigation began with a 911 call on July 3 from a woman who reported she was inappropriately touched during a scheduled massage. Investigators later identified Orton, who was taken into custody last Thursday and booked on the indecent assault charge. The sheriff’s office says Orton was previously arrested in 2022 in connection with a similar allegation and has released his booking photo as part of its effort to identify other potential victims, according to ABC13.
Where It Happened
The reported assault took place at Deluxe Therapeutic Massage & Spa on FM 1488 in Magnolia, as listed on the business’s website. The spa’s online contact and services pages show a Magnolia address that matches the location identified by investigators. Online reviews indicate the shop serves clients from both The Woodlands and Magnolia.
Legal Context
Under Texas law, indecent assault can be treated more severely when the accused is a health care or mental health provider and the alleged touching happens during treatment outside generally accepted professional practices. In those circumstances, the offense can be charged as a state jail felony, according to the Texas Penal Code. The statute also provides for tougher penalties in cases involving prior convictions or particularly vulnerable victims, which helps explain why prosecutors have classified the charge in this case as a felony.
What Investigators Are Asking
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone who received services from Orton, or who believes they may have been victimized at the Magnolia spa, to call 936-538-3237 and reference case number 26A226101. KHOU first aired video and reporting on the arrest and the sheriff’s public appeal. Detectives say community tips and bystander video have already helped advance the investigation.
