Londonderry Man Arrested On Child Rape, Witness Tampering Charges

LONDONDERRY, NH — A man in Londonderry has been arrested on child rape, witness tampering, and incest charges accused of sexually assaulting a girl repeatedly in January.

On Jan. 27, a woman met with an officer about a note she found involving her ex-boyfriend, Sean Joseph MacDonald, 35, of Londonderry. In the note, he was accused of admitting to an inappropriate relationship with a girl and stated he was going to commit suicide, according to an affidavit.

A search was held and MacDonald was later located in Lincoln by police, while parked in his vehicle. He was taken to an area hospital later.

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The woman claimed MacDonald said he had “zero control,” called himself a “monster,” and felt he should die for what they did, according to a report.

Police investigated the incident, stated the girl had lived with the couple for a few weeks, moving to Londonderry from another state, and later, moved back to her home. The woman and a second woman accused MacDonald of “cuddling” and “spooning” with the girl, in an effort to make her feel better, and was told it was unacceptable behavior, the report stated.

On Feb. 1, the girl was examined and interviewed, and according to an affidavit, said she was in love with MacDonald and they had engaged in illegal activity. She also accused MacDonald, while he was in the hospital, of requesting she not speak to authorities or her family about their interaction. According to the affidavit, the victim stated she was taught to always be honest.

After speaking with a third woman, the detective issued a warrant against MacDonald on aggravated felonious sexual assault-domestic violence, incest-victim under 18, and witness tampering charges, all felonies.

To speak with an advocate, call the statewide domestic violence hotline at 1-866-644-3574 or the statewide sexual assault hotline at 1-800-277-5570 or to find the crisis center nearest you visit the New Hampshire Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence.

MacDonald was arrested on Feb. 4. He was arraigned in Rockingham County Superior Court and held without bail.

Police are asking anyone with any information about this case to contact the lead investigator, Detective Jon Cruz, at jcruz@londonderrynhpd.gov or 603-425-5925. Tips may also be made anonymously via Facebook, on the department’s website, or by calling the LPD Tip-line 603-425-5999.

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