Crime & Safety

Level 3 Sex Offender in Salem Arrested on Indecent Assault Charge

A Level 3 Sex Offender was arrested in downtown Salem Friday afternoon.


A Level 3 Sex Offender living in Salem was arrested Friday afternoon on an indecent assault charge. 

At 4:32 p.m., police responded to a report of a past assault on Margin Street.

Roger J. Bedard, 72, of 56 Margin St., Salem, was arrested on a charge of indecent assault and battery on a person over 14.

According to this Sex Offender Registry Board, Level 2 or 3 Sex Offenders are individuals who have a "moderate or high risk to reoffend."

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