City Man Charged with Attempted Aggravated Rape

A Portsmouth man is facing multiple charges that he tried to forcibly rape a female victim on Monday after confining the victim.

Steven Morin, 45, no fixed address, Portsmouth, was arrested by police officers at the scene and charged with four counts of attempted aggravated felonious sexual assault, false imprisonment and simple assault, according to Portsmouth Police Capt. Corey MacDonald, commander of the State of N.H. Internet Crime Against Children Task Force. 

According to MacDonald, Portsmouth Police Officers responded to a State Street apartment to do a well being check on a female subject at the request of her friend who was concerned that she was in an unsafe situation. 

Police officers found the victim accompanied by Morin and their investigation determined the victim was being held against her will and that the police officers arrived before Morin could sexually assault the victim, according to MacDonald. 

Morin was arrested at the scene and has been held on $25,000.00 cash bail and $25,000 Personal Recognizance bail.  He will be video arraigned tomorrow morning, according to MacDonald.

MacDonald said the case is still actively under investigation and anyone with any information about this case is asked to call Officer Michael Kotsonis of the Portsmouth Police Department or remain anonymous by calling crime stoppers at 431-1199 or visit the web site at www.seacoastcrimestoppers.org.