Level 3 Sex Offender From Lynn 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
Photo Credit: *US Marshal's Service/Google Maps*

David Cifarelli

09/14/2022 7:00 p.m.

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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