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Level 3 Sex Offender From Massachusetts Arrested In Maine On Rape Charges

A Level 3 sex offender from Massachusetts will be charged as a fugitive after he was arrested on rape charged in Maine this week, authorities said. 

John Bastian tried evading his arrest by traveling from Lynn, MA to Norway, ME

John Bastian tried evading his arrest by traveling from Lynn, MA to Norway, ME

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John Bastian, age 64, of Lynn, was wanted on several charges including indecent assault and battery on person with intellectual disability, enticement of a child under 16, and rape of a child with force, the US Marshals Service reports.

A warrant for Bastian's arrest was issued out of Lynn District Court on Sept. 2 but be wasn't arrested until Monday, Sept. 12 in Norway, ME, the agency reports. 

Bastian was being brought back to Massachusetts where he will be charged as a fugitive. Bastian was previously convicted of raping and abusing a child in 1998 as well. 

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