A Greenfield man who admitted luring two 12-year-olds into the woods and raping one of them after giving her marijuana has been sentenced to 11 to 13 years in state prison, followed by five years of probation. Angel E. Santiago, 33, appeared Thursday before Judge Jeremy Bucci in Franklin County Superior Court to enter his guilty pleas and receive the sentence. He was represented by attorney Dan Solomon.
Prosecutors' Account
According to prosecutors, Santiago invited a 12-year-old boy and a 12-year-old girl in July 2025 to the woods near the Green River Swimming and Recreation Area, telling them they would be shooting BB guns. Once there, they say, he shifted the conversation to sex, persuaded the girl to expose her private parts and touched her breasts. He then exposed himself and gave the girl marijuana before convincing her to undress and having intercourse with her. The boy refused to participate and did not return the following day.
Santiago pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including indecent assault and battery on a child under 14, posing or exhibiting a child in a sexual act, enticing a child under 16 and aggravated rape of a child with a 10-year age difference. Judge Bucci imposed a state prison term of 11 to 13 years. The Greenfield Recorder reported details of the plea and sentencing.
Charges And Legal Context
Under Massachusetts law, the charges Santiago admitted to are among the most serious sex offenses involving children. The crime of enticing a child under 16 covers luring a minor into any place with the intent to commit certain sexual offenses and can carry significant prison time and fines.
The state also defines a series of "sex offenses involving a child," including indecent assault and aggravated rape of a child, which can trigger enhanced penalties and long-term registration requirements for offenders. For the statutory language and definitions, the Commonwealth’s legal text is available through the Massachusetts General Laws, while additional guidance and classification details are provided on Mass.gov.
In Court And Aftermath
After the assault, the girl later told a friend and then disclosed what happened to her mother, who took her to Baystate Franklin Medical Center. In court, Assistant District Attorney Stephanie Jimenez outlined that sequence of events during the sentencing hearing, according to court reporting.
A victim-impact statement from the girl’s mother was read aloud before Judge Bucci handed down the 11-to-13-year sentence. Santiago will remain on probation for five years after he is released from prison.
For confidential support and advocacy related to sexual and domestic violence, the Resilience Center of Franklin County (formerly NELCWIT) operates a 24/7 crisis line at 413-772-0806. The Resilience Center of Franklin County also offers additional resources and information on local services.
The sentence closes the criminal case in Franklin County Superior Court following Santiago’s guilty pleas. Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact Greenfield police or the Franklin County District Attorney’s Office.
