RIGHT NOW: Authorities seek child rape suspect believed to have fled from New Bedford, Mass., with his 2 children.
A man wanted on child rape charges is believed to have fled with his two children from the area of New Bedford, Massachusetts, authorities said Wednesday.
According to the Bristol County District Attorney's Office, investigators believe 46-year-old Leon Mejia-Vicente fled after a warrant was issued for his arrest. Mejia, a citizen of Guatemala, lived until recently in New Bedford with his 17-year-old daughter, Petronila Mejia-Saquic, AKA Marta Saquic, and his 5-year-old son, Hector Mejia-Saquic, prosecutors said.Stay informed about New England news and weather. Get the NECN app for
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