Crime & Safety
UPDATED: Medford Man Allegedly Preyed on Young Girl Online
The 30-year-old man allegedly attempted to solicit nude photos from the girl.
Update, 8:45 a.m. Wednesday, April 23
Peter Campobasso, 30, of 21 Vista Ave., Medford, was arraigned Tuesday in Attleboro District Court and held on $10,000 cash bail, according to CBS Boston.
His next court date is Monday, May 12.
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A 30-year-old Medford man allegedly offered a 12-year-old Mansfield girl cash and gifts in exchange for nude photos of herself.
Peter Campobasso, of 21 Vista Ave., Medford, was arrested Friday after police executed a search warrant at his home. He was charged with posing or exhibiting a child in a state of nudity or sexual conduct, according to a Mansfield police release.
Campobasso allegedly contacted the girl online. Police are looking into the possibility that he victimized more children online.
“Campobasso is believed to have befriended many young girls in the Mansfield/Attleboro area via Facebook and Social Media,” according to the department’s release.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Mansfield Police Department’s Detective Division at 508-261-7300.
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