A Lowell man, Daniel Reilly, 66, was cuffed for reportedly sexually assaulting a child repeatedly over a span of several years in Newport Center, Vermont, law enforcement officials announced.
Reilly is facing a litany of charges including sexual assault, aggravated sexual assault of a child, and lewd and lascivious conduct with a child. According to Boston 25 News, the arrest was the culmination of an extensive police investigation. The accused was nabbed on Friday, and he is being held at the Northern State Correctional Facility, bail set at $50,000.
The Newport police have disclosed that the incidences occurred multiple times, in Newport Center, it is, however, unclear if Reilly has obtained legal representation. "Any member of the public who may have information is asked to call Newport police at 802-334-6733," stated local authorities, as reported by Boston 25 News. Reilly's arraignment is set for Monday, April 15 at Orleans County Superior Courthouse according to police statements.
This case echoes a deepening concern for the hidden scourges among us, and it entreats the public's eye to be ever vigilant, ever watchful. In a related report by NBC Boston, Reilly is additionally accused of sexual assault of a child in Barton, suggesting the geographical spread of his alleged predations. This story is actively unfolding, and updates will be provided as more details become available to the press.
