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NH AG details charges against those arrested for Youth Center assaults

NH AG details charges against those arrested for Youth Center assaults

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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.

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