Hopkinton Man Arrested By Richmond P.D. On Statutory Rape Charge

RICHMOND, RI — The Richmond Police Department arrested a Hopkinton man and charged him with third-degree sexual assault, a statute relevant to suspects over the age of 18 and victims who are older than 14 and under 16, the age of consent in Rhode Island.

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Dylan J. Jarrett, 20, of Hopkinton was taken into custody Tuesday evening on the basis of an affidavit and arrest warrant for sexual assault of a minor over the age of 14, Richmond Police Chief Elwood M. Johnson, Jr. stated in a media release.

Detectives conducted an investigation after a complaint was taken at the police station, Johnson said. Jarrett turned himself in and was processed and arraigned by a bail commissioner. He was released on personal recognizance and is due to appear in 4th Division District Court on July 2 for a felony screening.