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Two Fall River Men โขCharged in New Hampshire sexual Assault Case
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New Hampshire authoritiesโฃ have arrestedโค two men from Fall River, Massachusetts,โข in connection with a sexual assault reported late last month. The incident began with a home invasion attempt, escalating โinto a serious assaultโ on a teenage girl.
Incident Details & arrests
On September 28th, policeโ in New Hampshire received a โcall from a juvenile reporting a man attempting toโข enter her โฃhome while armed with aโ knife. The situation quickly unfolded into a sexual assault.โฃ Following an investigation, authorities identified and apprehended two suspects: โ Anthony DePina, ageโ 23, and Miguel โFlores, age 22, both of Fall River, Massachusetts.
Did You know? Home invasion attempts, while relatively rare, often escalate quickly and pose a meaningful threat to occupants.
Charges Filed
Both DePina โคand Flores are facing multiple charges,โค including attempted burglary, aggravated sexual assault,โ and kidnapping. Specific details regarding the charges are still being released by the New Hampshire Attorney General’s office.โ
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Sept. 28 | Initial 911 call received |
| Oct. 10 | Suspects arrested |
| Oct. โ11 | Formal charges filed |
Investigation & Ongoingโ Proceedings
The New Hampshire State Police, along with local law enforcement, conducted a thorough investigation leading to the arrests.Evidence โขcollected at the scene and subsequent interviews were crucial in identifying the suspects. We are committed to protecting the โขsafety and well-being of our โฃcommunities,
stated a spokesperson for theโ New Hampshire Attorney General’sโ office.
Pro Tip: If you or someone you knowโฃ has been the victim of sexual assault, resources are available. โSee the FAQ section below for โlinks to support organizations.
Background on Sexual โขAssault
Sexual assault โขis a serious crime โคwith devastating consequences for survivors. โ According to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN), RAINN, an Americanโ is sexuallyโข assaulted every 68 seconds. โ
“Sexual violence is never the victim’s fault.” – โRAINN
Looking Ahead
DePina and Flores are currently beingโค held without bail. โ Their arraignmentโค is scheduled for next week.โฃ โคThe case โฃis expected to draw significant attention, given the severity of the charges โคandโ the vulnerabilityโ of the victim.
What โขsteps can communities take to prevent similarโข incidents? โค How can we better support survivors of sexual assault andโค ensure they receive the care they need?
Evergreen context: Home Invasion & Sexual Assault Trends
While statistically rare, home invasion incidents often carry a high degree of trauma for victims. The presence of a weapon, as reported in this case, substantially increases the perceived threat andโข potential for harm. Sexual assault remains a pervasive issue, impactingโ individuals of all ages and backgrounds. Increased awareness,preventativeโ measures,and robust support systems areโ crucial in addressing this ongoingโ crisis.
Frequently Asked โQuestions
What is considered sexual assault?
Sexual assault is any sexual act โฃcommitted against someone without their explicit consent. This includes a wide range of behaviors,from unwanted โtouching to rape.
Where can I find help if I’ve been sexually assaulted?
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) offers a โฃnational hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE and online resources at https://www.rainn.org.
