Crime & Safety
Grand Jury Indictments Announced: 1 Melrose Case Included
The defendant is charged with rape of a child by force, aggravated rape of a child and indecent assault and battery of a person under 14.

MELROSE, MA—Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan announced multiple Grand Jury indictments Monday. The city is one of a few communities with just one Grand Jury Indictment.
However, the alleged crime is particularly shocking. Here is the rundown of the charge from the Middlesex District Attorney’s office:
- Walter Esteras, 27, of Melrose, was charged with rape of a child by force (2 counts), aggravated rape of a child (2 counts), and indecent assault and battery on a person under the age of 14 (2 counts). The Assistant District Attorney is Marisa Tagliareni.
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