Crime & Safety
Middlesex County Grand Jury Indictments: Worcester Man Charged With Rape, Assault
District Attorney Marian Ryan announced indictments were handed down between Oct. 11 and Oct. 28.

MIDDLESEX COUNTY, MA—District Attorney Marian Ryan announced on Monday indictments that were handed down between Oct. 11-28, which included one to a Worcester man for rape and indecent assault.
Defendants are listed by the towns and cities where alleged offenses occurred.
Arlington
Joseph DeAlmeida, 26, of Arlington, was charged with home invasion, armed assault with intent to murder, assault with a dangerous weapon, and assault and battery. The Assistant District Attorney is Ceara Mahoney.
Chelmsford
John Gaziano, 55, of Lowell, was charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, 5th offense. The Assistant District Attorney is Jason Chandler.
Framingham
Daniel Taylor, 23, of Worcester, was charged with rape and indecent assault and battery on a person over the age of 14. The Assistant District Attorney is Justine Bavaro.
Holliston
David Bombard Jr., 48, of Framingham, was charged with armed robbery, assault and battery on a police officer (2 counts), resisting arrest, and being a habitual offender. The Assistant District Attorney is Margaret Pastuszak.
Lowell
Lizardo Alicea, 37, of Lowell, was charged with distribution of a Class A substance (2 counts), violating the drug laws near a school/park (2 counts), subsequent offense (2 counts). The Assistant District Attorney is John Dawley.
Alberto Ortiz-Mateo, 31, of Lowell, was charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and armed robbery. The Assistant District Attorney is Lisa Fuccione.
Nelson Serrano, 39, of Lawrence, was charged with failure to register as a sex offender, subsequent offense, and witness intimidation. The Assistant District Attorney is Jason Chandler.
Malden
Stevenson Desauguste, 32, of Everett, was charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon causing serious bodily injury, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, home invasion, and conspiracy to commit a home invasion. The Assistant District Attorney is Jessica Noble.
Steeve Jean, 29, of Malden, was charged with armed assault with intent to murder, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon causing serious bodily injury, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, assault and battery by discharging a firearm, home invasion, conspiracy to commit a home invasion, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, carrying a loaded firearm, carrying a firearm without a license, and being an armed career criminal. The Assistant District Attorney is Jessica Noble.
Alex Pierce, 24, of Malden, was charged with possession with intent to distribute a Class B substance and distribution of a Class B substance. The Assistant District Attorney is Maren Schrader.
Reading
James Sarno, 38, of Weymouth, was charged with unarmed robbery and being a habitual criminal. The Assistant District Attorney is Jason Chandler.
Westford
Theresa Aponte, 42, of Marlborough, was charged with larceny over $250 from a person over the age of 60. The Assistant District Attorney is Heidi Gosule.
Woburn
Sergio German-Baez, 29, of Lynn, was charged with trafficking over 36 grams of cocaine. The Assistant District Attorney is Melissa Baima.
Joseph LaFlamme, 29, of Woburn, was charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon causing serious bodily injury, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, kidnapping, and assault and battery on a disabled person. The Assistant District Attorney is Heidi Gosule.
Mateus Lesniewskifranca, 24, of Woburn, was charged with trafficking over 18 grams of cocaine, possession with intent to distribute a Class B substance (2 counts), possession with intent to distribute a Class C substance, possession with intent to distribute a Class D substance, and possession of ammunition. The Assistant District Attorney is John Dawley.
Nicholas Mendonca, 20, of Danvers, was charged with perjury. The Assistant District Attorney is Heidi Gosule.
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