CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire’s attorney general’s office said six men were arrested Wednesday in connection with sexual abuse allegations at a state-run youth detention center.

The Sununu Youth Services Center, formerly known as the Youth Development Center, has been the focus of a broad criminal investigation since July 2019.

Two former counselors were charged with 82 counts of rape at that time, but the charges were dismissed last year in order to strengthen the wider investigation.

Both were arrested again Wednesday and charged with rape. Three others also were charged with rape, while the sixth was charged with being an accomplice to sexual assault. The allegations span from 1994 to 2005.

Governor Sununu’s Office released this statement regarding the arrests:

Concord, NH – Today, following the announcement by the New Hampshire Department of Justice of six arrests made by New Hampshire State Police as a result of the ongoing investigation into the Youth Development Center, Governor Chris Sununu issued the following statement:

“When my Administration launched this investigation two years ago, we pledged to leave no stone unturned to ensure justice was served,” said Governor Chris Sununu. “Today’s arrests make clear that this Administration is committed to holding these perpetrators accountable for their detestable actions. This is not over and we will continue to investigate these horrific allegations.”