Concord, NH — New Hampshire Deputy Attorney General Jane E. Young and State Police Colonel Nathan Noyes announce six arrests were made on April 7, 2021, by New Hampshire State Police as a result of the ongoing investigation into the Youth Development Center (YDC).
The current charges are alleged to have occurred between 1994-2005.
The following individuals were arrested:
Bradley Asbury, age 66, Dunbarton, N.H.
1 count of aggravated felonious sexual assault (accomplice)
The charge involves allegations by one former resident of the YDC occurring between 1997-1998
Held without bail; arraignment expected on April, 8, 2021
Jeffrey Buskey, age 54, Quincy, M.A. – arrested by Massachusetts State Police
5 counts of aggravated felonious sexual assault
The charges involve allegations by four former residents of the YDC occurring between 1996-1999
Waived extradition from Massachusetts – additional information on bail forthcoming
Frank Davis, age 79, Contoocook, N.H.
1 count of aggravated felonious sexual assault
5 counts of sexual assault
The charges involve allegations by two former residents of the YDC occurring between 1996-1997
Held without bail; arraignment expected on April, 8, 2021Stephen Murphy, age 51, Danvers, M.A.- arrested by Massachusetts State Police 5 counts aggravated felonious sexual assault
The charges involve allegations by three former residents of the YDC occurring between 1997-1999
Pending extradition from Massachusetts – additional information on bail forthcoming
Lucien Poulette, age 65, Auburn, N.H.
11 counts aggravated felonious sexual assault
12 counts felonious sexual assault
10 counts of sexual assault
The charges involve allegations by seven former residents of the YDC occurring between 1994-2005
Held without bail; arraignment expected on April, 8, 2021
James Woodlock, age 56, Manchester, N.H.
3 counts aggravated felonious sexual assault (accomplice)
The charge involve allegations by two former residents of the YDC occurring between 1997- 1999
Held without bail; arraignment expected on April, 8, 2021
The investigation into child abuse allegations occurring at YDC remains active and ongoing. The aforementioned arrests do not represent the culmination of the investigation but are merely a step forward in this comprehensive and multi-faceted investigation.
The charges and allegations are merely accusations, and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Any person with information regarding criminal conduct at the YDC is urged to contact the New Hampshire Attorney General’s Task Force hotline at 271-4000.

