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Sexual Assault

5 years ago in Local

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On March 26, 2021, Manchester Police, with the assistance of Londonderry Police arrested 44 year old Ryan Gatchell of Manchester and charged him with multiple counts of Aggravated Felonious Sexual Assault.

Early last month, allegations against Gatchell were brought to the attention of Manchester Police. Through their investigation, police identified 4 victims, all reporting to have been sexually assaulted by Gatchell while they were under the age of 13.

Gatchell was charged with 3 counts of Aggravated Sexual Assault (Pattern), 1 count of Aggravated Felonious Sexual Assault and Indecent Exposure and Lewdness. Gatchell was held on a Preventative Detention.

If anyone has further information, please contact Manchester Detective Dunleavy at 603-792-5561.

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