By G. T. Houts
Lake Arrowhead, CA – On Monday, May 21, 2018 a 51 year old reported unwanted sexual conduct during a medical procedure at Arrowhead Acupuncture, in Lake Arrowhead. Detectives from the Twin Peaks Station investigated the reported assault. The investigation revealed that Thomas Flach, a 39 year old resident of Running Springs, and owner of Arrowhead Acupuncture had sexually assaulted the victim while she was laying face down on an examination table. The victim was unaware of his intention before the unwanted sexual contact. Flach offered to provide “sexual relief” to the victim during the acupuncture treatment.
On Tuesday, May 22, 2018, detectives corroborated the victim’s account of the assault. Thomas Falch was arrested and booked into the Central Detention Center in San Bernardino for violation of PC 243.4(C)- Sexual Battery by a Medical Professional. Flach was released from custody after posting $50,000 bail.
The case will be submitted to the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s office for review.
Flach has numerous clients under his care at Arrowhead Acupuncture. Detectives believe there may be additional victims who were sexually assaulted by Flach. If you have any information regarding this case, or have been a victim please contact Deputy Jonathan Cavender at the Twin Peak Station at (909) 336-0600 or WeTip at 1-800-78-CRIME.