Manchester Man Gets 8-Plus Years In Prison On Aggravated Felonious Sexual Assault Charge

MANCHESTER, NH — A Queen City man is facing numerous years in prison after sexually assaulting a woman 16 months ago after a night out with friends.

Camilo Padilla Tavarez of Manchester pleaded guilty to a single felony count of aggravated felonious sexual assault and was sentenced in Hillsborough County Superior Court to 8 to 16 years in the New Hampshire State Prison for Men.

According to Shawn Sweeney of the Hillsborough County Attorney’s Office, Padilla Tavarez and the victim, known to him as a friend, were out with others on the evening of Jan. 2, 2024. Later, he sexually assaulted her in her home. The victim reported the incident to police later. The attack was captured on video, Sweeney said.

Sweeney said the department was grateful to Manchester police, specifically the lead investigators, Officer Gregory Levesque and Det. Nathan Harrington, who gathered enough evidence to secure a guilty plea.

During the sentencing hearing on April 4, the victim delivered a powerful impact statement, encouraging others who may face similar trauma: “So, if you ever find yourself in a similar situation, remember that you are not alone. Remember that you can overcome any obstacle and that you can find the strength to move forward. Report it, do not remain silent out of shame because here the only one who has to be ashamed is the aggressor, not the victim.”

The case was prosecuted by Assistant County Attorney Thomas Rogers and Assistant County Attorney Laura Del Camp, Sweeney said.

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