Milton massage therapist charged with sexually abusing client

HALTON REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
PRESS RELEASE
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The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made an arrest and laid charges of sexual assault against a registered massage therapist working in Milton.

The defendant was working at Massage Addict, located at 9010 Louis St. Laurent Ave. in Milton, at the time of the incident. Police were contacted after an adult female was allegedly sexually assaulted during a recent massage at the location.

On June 13, Stinderpal Singh Gill, 37, of Brampton was arrested and charged with sexual assault. Gill is also known for using the name “Joey” with his clients.

Gill was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Gill was employed at other massage parlors, including those in Halton, Peel and York. He also treated clients at his private residence in Brampton.

The police assume that there could be more victims.

Anyone with information or who has been a victim of the defendant is asked to contact the Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Unit at 905-825-4777, extension 8970.

Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. “See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers” at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.

Sexual harassment is any touching of another person without their consent, if the touching is of a sexual nature or if the sexual integrity of the victim is violated. Sexual harassment can range from unwanted touching to sexual harassment with penetration.

There is no statute of limitations for reporting a sexual assault. This means that no matter how long ago the sexual assault occurred, you can still report it to the police for an investigation.

Victims of violence and/or sexual assault may contact the Halton Regional Police Service Victim Assistance Unit at 905-825-4777 for assistance.

For more information, see our Sexual Assault Information Guide.

A valuable source of information is also available on the Survivors Voices website.

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EDITOR’S NOTE: The defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.