Middlesex County DA: Former Somerville Man Arraigned for Sexual Attack

WOBURN, MA—A former Somerville resident has been returned to Middlesex Superior Court to face charges relating to a sexual attack which occurred in 2004.

Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan announced Friday Christopher Carney, 43, of Austin, TX was returned to the Commonwealth to be arraigned on charges of aggravated rape, kidnapping, two counts of indecent assault and battery, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and witness intimidation Tuesday.

“The arraignment of this defendant is a result of our commitment to pursuing cases and the collaborative effort between our law enforcement partners,” stated District Attorney Ryan in Friday’s press release. “Because of this commitment, the defendant, who allegedly attacked the victim in this case more than 11 years ago, has been returned to the Commonwealth to face the charges for his alleged crimes.”

Carney is alleged to have followed the victim as she was walking home. Allegedly, Carney held a knife to her throat and handcuffed her to a dumpster before proceeding to sexually assault the victim.

Authorities obtained evidence from the victim that contained DNA which was later linked to Carney’s DNA profile. Clerk Magistrate Michael Sullivan ordered that Carney be held without bail pending a 58A dangerousness hearing to be held on Jan. 28.