Ex-Danvers Store Manager Sentenced In Child Rape Case: Patch PM

DANVERS, MA — It's Wednesday, July 29. Here's what Patch has been covering on the North Shore and across Massachusetts today.

A Rowley man who admitted to recording himself repeatedly raping a girl who was 8 and 9 at the time of the attacks was sentenced to 15 to 18 years in prison by a Salem Superior Court Tuesday.

Darryl Moore, 39, of Rowley, was the manager of Leslie's Poolmart in Danvers at the time of his arrest. Moore was first identified by the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force then relayed that information to Rowley police. Rowley and Danvers police obtained search warants to confirm Moore was sharing video and images of the girl, who he was related to by marriage, on social media.

"She will always have issues trusting any kind of relationship," the girl's mother said at the sentencing hearing.

Also on the North Shore today:

Police Close Investigation Of Black Lives Matter Banner Vandalism

Marblehead police closed an investigation into vandalism of a Black Lives Matter banner last month at the Unitarian Universalist Church on Mugford Street. "The matter has been referred to the Clerk-Magistrate of the Lynn District Court who will determine if there is probable cause for a criminal complaint to issue," police said in a statement Wednesday. No other details were released.

Related story: Thunderstorms Postpone Black Lives Matter March

Coronavirus Cancels 2020 Topsfield Fair

The 2020 Topsfield Fair has been canceled, marking just the third time in the fair's history it will not be held. "We understand the impact of this decision for small businesses, family farms, competitors, and exhibitors and the disappointment of hundreds of thousands of people who look forward to the Topsfield Fair each year," James O'Brien, general manager of the Topsfield Fair, said in a statement. "However, the safety and health of our community has to be our top priority and due to the current restrictions hosting the Topsfield Fair this year is impossible."

Missing Danvers Teen Found Safe

The 15-year-old boy from Danvers was reported missing Monday night.

Across Massachusetts:

Cambridge Discusses Civilians, Not Police, Making Traffic Stops

Cambridge city councillors are proposing an ordinance that would take the responsibility of routine traffic stops away from police and put it in the hands of trained, unarmed city employees.

Also today:

• Shark Sighting Reported Off White Horse Beach In Plymouth
• Do Not Plant These Weird Seeds, MA Agriculture Officials Warn
• Man Arrested, Charged With Lowell Murder
• RI To Stay In Phase 3, Social Gatherings Limited To 15

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