Alleged NH Child Rapist Caught by U.S. Marshals

CONCORD, NH - U.S. Marshals were able to track down a dangerous New Hampshire criminal today in Manchester, according to a press alert.

Joseph MacDonald Jr., 26, of Manchester, was arrested on June 3, 2016, on three counts of aggravated felonious sexual assault of a child under 13 as well as outstanding warrants for failure to appear for possession of methamphetamine, unauthorized taking of a motor vehicle, being a felon in possession of a dangerous weapon, possession of heroin, driving after suspension, and for breach of bail conditions for drug possession.

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The task force, according to Deputy Marshal Jamie Berry, was able to track down MacDonald in the 100 block of Market Street in the Queen City where he was reportedly living with a woman and two children.

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“Investigators observed MacDonald leave the residents at which time he was arrested without incident,” Berry said. “MacDonald was turned over to the Raymond Police Department for processing and will be held pending his initial court appearances in reference to all of his charges.”

Several member agencies from the New Hampshire Joint Fugitive Task Force assisted in the safe arrest of MacDonald including deputies from the U.S. Marshals Office, Rockingham, Strafford and Hillsborough Counties Sheriff's Offices, Berry noted.

The failure to appear warrant as well as the drug, driving, and dangerous weapon charges, were issued out of the Carroll County Sheriff’s Department, according to Berry. Wolfeboro Police wanted MacDonald on the car theft charge.