Topline: He was taken into custody without incident on the evening of March 6 “through the diligent efforts of [Rochester Police] officers and effective collaboration with various law enforcement agencies.”
Published: March 13, 2025 7:00 am ET
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Nicholas Carnazza (via Rochester Police Department)
ROCHESTER, MA – Authorities have apprehended an alleged rapist and kidnapper in Massachusetts.
The Rochester Police Department said Nicholas Carnazza, of Rochester, Massachusetts, was apprehended on charges of rape, kidnapping, indecent assault, witness intimidation, and three counts of aggravated rape.
Carnazza was taken into custody without incident on the evening of March 6 “through the diligent efforts of [Rochester Police] officers and effective collaboration with various law enforcement agencies.”
Details of Carnazza’s alleged crimes have yet to be released as of Wednesday, March 12.
“I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to our dedicated officers whose hard work and perseverance led to this important apprehension,” Chief of Police Michael A. Assad Jr. said. “Their commitment to providing justice and support for the victim is commendable and reflects the values of our department.”
Anyone with information regarding this case or other criminal activities is asked to contact Rochester Police at 1-508-763-5112.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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He was taken into custody without incident on the evening of March 6 “through the diligent efforts of [Rochester Police] officers and effective collaboration with various law enforcement agencies.”
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Published: March 13, 2025 7:00 am ET
Nicholas Carnazza (via Rochester Police Department)
ROCHESTER, MA – Authorities have apprehended an alleged rapist and kidnapper in Massachusetts.
The Rochester Police Department said Nicholas Carnazza, of Rochester, Massachusetts, was apprehended on charges of rape, kidnapping, indecent assault, witness intimidation, and three counts of aggravated rape.
Carnazza was taken into custody without incident on the evening of March 6 “through the diligent efforts of [Rochester Police] officers and effective collaboration with various law enforcement agencies.”
Details of Carnazza’s alleged crimes have yet to be released as of Wednesday, March 12.
“I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to our dedicated officers whose hard work and perseverance led to this important apprehension,” Chief of Police Michael A. Assad Jr. said. “Their commitment to providing justice and support for the victim is commendable and reflects the values of our department.”
Anyone with information regarding this case or other criminal activities is asked to contact Rochester Police at 1-508-763-5112.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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Authorities Apprehend Alleged Rapist, Kidnapper in Massachusetts
He was taken into custody without incident on the evening of March 6 “through the diligent efforts of [Rochester Police] officers and effective collaboration with various law enforcement agencies.”
By Jacob Charles
Published: March 13, 2025 7:00 am ET
Nicholas Carnazza (via Rochester Police Department)
ROCHESTER, MA – Authorities have apprehended an alleged rapist and kidnapper in Massachusetts.
The Rochester Police Department said Nicholas Carnazza, of Rochester, Massachusetts, was apprehended on charges of rape, kidnapping, indecent assault, witness intimidation, and three counts of aggravated rape.
Carnazza was taken into custody without incident on the evening of March 6 “through the diligent efforts of [Rochester Police] officers and effective collaboration with various law enforcement agencies.”
Details of Carnazza’s alleged crimes have yet to be released as of Wednesday, March 12.
“I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to our dedicated officers whose hard work and perseverance led to this important apprehension,” Chief of Police Michael A. Assad Jr. said. “Their commitment to providing justice and support for the victim is commendable and reflects the values of our department.”
Anyone with information regarding this case or other criminal activities is asked to contact Rochester Police at 1-508-763-5112.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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