Suspected Newton Armed Robber, Child Rapist And Thief Indicted By Grand Jury

NEWTON, MA — Several men were indicted today by a Middlesex Grand Jury, on charges that happened in Newton ranging from forgery to aggravated rape of a child to a masked armed robbery, the District of Attorney's office announced today.

Charges do not indicate conviction. These men are innocent until proven guilty.

Cristan Avery, 32, of Randolph, was charged with larceny over $250 from a person over the age of 60 (3 counts), uttering a forged record, forgery, and being a common and notorious thief. The Assistant District Attorney is Heidi Gosule. Newton police said he was arrested back in 2016.

Elliot Friedland, 28, was charged with aggravated rape of a child under the age of 14 (3 counts) and indecent assault and battery on a child under the age of 14 (3 counts). The Assistant District Attorney is Allison Brown. Newton Police said they do not release information related to arrests after the DA has taken the case.

Ty Saddler, 46, was charged with armed assault in a dwelling, masked armed robbery, assault with a dangerous weapon, breaking and entering in the daytime by putting a person in fear, kidnapping, and larceny over $250. The Assistant District Attorney is Wendi Safran. Newton Police said he was arrested in 2016.

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