Portsmouth martial arts instructor charged with sexual assault
Updated: May 24, 2024 12:27 PM EDT
After an arrest warrant was issued, he turned himself in at the police station. He turned himself in. He came to the police station and turned himself in. A court date was set. Harry Gerrish, 67, was arrested Tuesday in connection with an assault that was reported to Portsmouth police last month for an incident at the Portsmouth Family Karate Studio. According to authorities, the victim is an adult female. Gerrish is charged with three misdemeanor counts of sexual assault, four counts of simple assault, and two counts of chiropractic medical misconduct. He did not operate a chiropractic office. This relates to the sham that led to the incident unfolding. According to a criminal complaint filed in Portsmouth District Court, Gerrish knowingly provoked inappropriate physical contact with the victim. All of these charges involve the same victim. Portsmouth police say the investigation is ongoing. Authorities are investigating whether there are any additional victims. Anyone with information about this case or other related or similar cases is asked to contact Detective Matthew Fredrickson at the Portsmouth Police Department. Gerrish could not be reached for comment. His arraignment is scheduled for July 8 in the Portsmouth area.
Portsmouth martial arts instructor charged with sexual assault
Updated: May 24, 2024 12:27 PM EDT
Police said Harry Shalashe, 67, was charged with three misdemeanor counts of sexual assault.
Police said Harry Shalashe, 67, was charged with three misdemeanor counts of sexual assault.
