Eureka Police Department press release:

On August 18, 2024, the Eureka Police Department commenced an investigation into a report of sexual battery that occurred at a massage parlor in the 300 block of F Street in Eureka. During the investigation it was learned that the owner of the business, Jianzhao Dong, 58 years old from Eureka, was performing a massage on the victim when he sexually assaulted them.

On August 22, 2024, the Investigating Officer obtained a Ramey warrant for Dong’s arrest. On August 23, 2024 at approximately 1230 hours, Dong was arrested without incident at his business. Dong was transported and booked at the Humboldt County Correctional Facility for violations of PC 289 (a)(1)(a), Penetration with a foreign object and PC 243.4(a) – Sexual Battery.

At the time of his arrest, Dong was served a notice from EPD Chief of Police advising him that his permits to operate the business were going to be revoked, as well as all Certificates of Registrations held by Dong or any of his employees. The Certificates of Registrations must be surrendered to the Police Chief within five days of this notice.

This is an ongoing and active investigation and EPD is asking anyone that may have information about this business or similar illegal activities at local massage parlors to contact them at 707-441-4300.