Man Indicted for Sexually Assaulting a Child in Somersworth, NH
A man who allegedly touched an 11-year-old girl inappropriately is facing two charges of aggravated felonious sexual assault and a charge of felonious sexual assault.
Prosecutors say that Michael Totten, 25, who has no known last address, touched the girl between April 1 and June 30 in 2019. The girl is now 13.
Totten faces enhanced penalties for his actions and could be sentenced to 10 to 30 years for each offense if convicted.
A grand jury at Strafford County Superior Court in Dover indicted Totten on June 17. He is scheduled to be arraigned on July 22.
If you or your child is the victim of domestic or sexual assault, there is help. HAVEN has offices in Portsmouth, Epping and Rochester. You can call their 24-hour confidential support line at 1-603-994-SAFE (7233).
Contact Managing News Editor Kimberley Haas at Kimberley.Haas@townsquaremedia.com.
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