Man accused of raping 15-year-old girl at Rockland refugee shelter has been charged, prosecutor says – Boston 25 News

The charges followed an investigation by Rockland police after officers responded to the Comfort Inn at 850 Hingham St. on March 13 for a report of a sexual assault, Cruz said. The Comfort Inn is currently part of a government program to house immigrant families, and Alvarez lived at that address.

When officers arrived, they found a 15-year-old girl who was taken by ambulance to South Shore Hospital for treatment, Cruz said.

The girl, who speaks only Haitian Creole, told investigators through a translator that she went to Alvarez’s room so he could help her with apps on a tablet before forcing himself on her.

The alleged victim told police: “I asked him to leave me alone but he wouldn’t stop.”

As a result of their investigation, Rockland police developed probable cause to arrest Alvarez and he was taken into custody.

The court ordered Alvarez to surrender his passport and have no contact with the victim while in custody, Cruz said.

As a result of the indictment, Alvarez will be arraigned in Superior Court at a later date.

This is a developing story. Check back later for updates as more information becomes available.

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