Massachusetts Shocker: Man arrested for sexually assaulting multiple people inside Cambridge gym locker room; what we know so far

A shocking case has emerged in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where a man was arrested on the accusations of sexually assaulting multiple people in a gym locker room. The incident came to light on Thursday, October 1, 2026. According to Cambridge Police, the suspect was identified as Laquan Holland, 40. He allegedly committed sexual assault inside the women's locker room of the Planet Fitness gym, a private business on the bottom floor of Lesley University’s University Hall, as reported by The Boston Globe and CBS News.

The outlets reported that the alleged incident occurred around 9 a.m., local time. Citing an insider, PEOPLE reported that the incident took place between a male member who had entered the gym with a female guest. They were intervened by a gym crew member who called the authorities. Authorities responded to the scene and identified Holland as the suspect. According to police, he allegedly went into the locker room and assaulted several people, multiple outlets reported. CBS News reported that one of the victims was taken to a hospital for evaluation.

Planet Fitness breaks silence

According to a spokesperson for the Planet Fitness franchise group, the gym franchise has canceled Holland’s membership, PEOPLE reported. “Planet Fitness is committed to providing a safe environment for all,” the statement continued, as quoted by the news outlet. The franchise group “is working with local law enforcement to support their investigation into this matter.”


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The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and police are scrambling to determine what exactly happened inside the locker room. Meanwhile, the suspect is set to be arraigned on the charges in Cambridge District Court on Friday (October 2, 2026).

Gym goes for express concerns

The latest incident of alleged sexual assault has sparked fear among frequent gymgoers as they are raising concerns regarding safety and security. Speaking to NBC 10, Dr. Yena said that before this incident she “always felt safe” at the gym. “Now that I’ve heard that this had happened, I’ll definitely have to look behind my back, which is not a great feeling,” Do said. “I’m going there to work out, undressing out of my scrubs and getting into my workout clothes. I’m definitely going to think about that,” she added.

Echoing the same sentiment, Sophia Holloway, a Lesley University student, dubbed the incident “horrible” and “a big tragedy.” “Everyone should be able to feel safe and secure wherever they are. Women out here face such hardships, and I think that the world needs to know that it’s not OK,” Holloway told NBC 10.