Ronny Paulino Colon Arraigned for Rape and Indecent Assault

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SALEM, Mass. – August 7, 2025 – Ronny Paulino Colon, 32, of Lynn, was arraigned today in Essex County Superior Court, charged with one count of rape and five counts of indecent assault and battery on a person over the age of 14. Prosecutors allege that, on June 11, 2025, Colon sexually assaulted a female client of the Swampscott massage therapy business at which he previously worked.

In Superior Court today, the Hon. Thomas Drechsler imposed bail at $10,000 and set several bail conditions. The defendant must surrender his passport; commit no crimes; stay away from and have no contact with any victim or witness in the case; possess no firearms, dangerous weapons, or other destructive devices; and must not engage in any work as a massage therapist or massage-related work.

Assistant District Attorney Stefanie Stanbro is representing the Commonwealth in the case. Colon is represented by attorney Raymond Buso. Colon is slated to return to court for a compliance hearing on September 18.

All suspects and defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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