The number of sexual assault charges are piling up against a former Omaha massage therapist. Melvin Buffington is charged with 11 misdemeanors and two felonies. Lt. Tracy Scherer says they have now received 18 calls from women who say they were assaulted while getting massages from Buffington.
The 62-year-old Buffington was arrested at the business last month in connection to two incidents of alleged sexual assault. Scherer says the other five calls seemed to be going down the same path but the individuals receiving a massage were able to stop him.
Scherer is urging anyone who feels they were victimized to call the Child Victim/Sexual Assault Squad at (402) 444-5636 or Crime Stoppers at 444-STOP.