SOMERVILLE (MA)
Wicked Local Somerville
By Staff reports
Wicked Local Somerville
Posted Sep 07, 2012 @ 07:21 PM
Somerville —
The following is a press release:
An Episcopal Priest, formerly of St. James Episcopal Church in Somerville, has been arrested on assault to rape a child and indecent assault and battery on a child charges, Middlesex District Attorney Gerry Leone and Somerville Police Chief Thomas Pasquarello informed the public today.
Reverend Paul A. LaCharite, 65, of Boston, was arrested this afternoon on one count of assault to rape a child and three counts of indecent assault and battery on a child.
“We allege that this defendant, holding a trusted position within the Episcopal Church, indecently assaulted and touched the victim over several years, only ending his 10 year long predatory abuse of the victim when the defendant left the church,” District Attorney Leone said. “Our office will continue to prosecute those who harm or exploit children, as they are our most vulnerable victims and most deserving of our protection.”
Somerville Police Chief Thomas Pasquarello said, “The Somerville Police Department will continue to work with the District Attorney’s Office as we investigate these serious allegations.”
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