NH Child Rapist, Accused Of Probation Violation, Quickly Arrested

CONCORD, NH — After tipsters saw this week’s US Marshals-NH Joint Fugitive Task Force Fugitive of the Week post, he was quickly arrested.

Rafael Rivera, 54, was wanted on a failure to register as a sex offender charge out of Nashua, after being convicted on a single felony child rape charge, and a probation violation warrant by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office when he was featured on Wednesday. According to superior court records, he had a lengthy criminal history dating back to 2003 — including felony convictions.

“Shortly after the feature was released this morning, tips came into the U.S. Marshals office indicating that Rivera was around the area of the homeless shelter located on Manchester Street in Manchester,” Jeffrey White, a deputy marshal, said. “Based on this information, members of the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force responded to the area and spotted Rivera on the corner of Manchester Street and Pine Street. Deputies approached Mr. Rivera, who immediately confirmed his identity and was placed under arrest without incident.”

Rivera was taken to the Manchester Police Department to be processed and then, taken to the county jail.

“We can never thank the tipsters enough who provide information that leads to the quick and safe arrests of dangerous fugitives like Mr. Rivera,” U.S. Marshals Nick Willard added. “We greatly appreciate the public’s support in making the streets of New Hampshire safer for all of us.”

According to White, more than 500 fugitives have been arrested in New Hampshire since 2007 and more than 8,200 nationwide since 2002.

Editor's note: This post was derived from information supplied by the U.S. Marshals Service and does not indicate a conviction. This link explains the removal request process for New Hampshire Patch police reports.

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