An Avon, Massachusetts resident has been arrested for failing to register as a sex offender. Adrian Martinez, age 56, was apprehended and charged with one count related to his failure to comply with the registration requirements. The arrest followed his initial appearance in federal court in Boston, where he was ordered detained.
Court documents indicate that Martinez is categorized as a Level 3 sex offender following previous convictions dating back to April 1998 when he served in the U.S. Navy. His convictions included "committing sodomy with a person under the age of 12; four counts of taking indecent liberties upon the body of a female under 12 years of age; and assault with intent to rape upon a person under the age of 12." Initially sentenced to 40 years, Martinez was released after serving 11 years. He was required to update his sex offender registration upon release.
It is alleged that Martinez neglected to notify law enforcement after moving from his Boston residence post-September 2022. Investigation discovered his relocation to Avon. The charge of failing to register as a sex offender could result in a sentence of up to 10 years, with at least five years to a lifetime of supervised release, and a possible $250,000 fine. Sentencing is determined by a federal judge according to U.S. Sentencing Guidelines.
The announcement came from United States Attorney Leah B. Foley and Brian A. Kyes, United States Marshal for the District of Massachusetts. Assistant U.S. Attorney Luke A. Goldworm is prosecuting the case, as part of Project Safe Childhood, a DOJ initiative targeting child sexual exploitation and abuse.
The charges are currently allegations; Martinez is presumed innocent until proven guilty.