Maine Police Arrest a Rhode Island Man Wanted for Child Molestation

A Rhode Island man who's wanted in that state for child molestation has been living in Maine with a woman and 2 kids.

Maine Police Arrest a Rhode Island Man Wanted for Child Molestation

Dathon Wright, 32, of Warwick, Rhode Island was arrested on Tuesday in North Berwick, Maine.

The U.S. Marshals Service says Wright was wanted in Rhode Island for three counts of first degree child molestation and two counts of second degree child molestation.

Maine Police Work with U.S. Marshals to Apprehend Rhode Island Fugitive

When federal authorities learned that Wright had fled to Maine, they worked with state authorities to track the suspect to North Berwick and take him into custody.

An investigation into his activities in Maine determined that had been living here with a woman who had young children in the home.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of a state or federal fugitive is encouraged to contact the U.S. Marshals Office at MED.TIPLINE@usdoj.gov.

Maine Has Resources for Victims of Sexual Assault

Information about resources in Maine for anyone who's been a victim of sexual abuse can be found on the Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault website, or by calling 211.

Anyone who is experiencing sexual assault can find help 24/7 by calling the sexual assault helpline at 1-877-871-7741.

We'll update this story as more details become available.