BOSTON, Aug. 1, 2014—A Malden man has been arrested and held on high bail for allegedly trying to lure a 15-year-old child into sexual activity, Winthrop Police Chief Terence Delehanty and Suffolk County District Attorney Daniel F. Conley said.

THOMAS VINCENT ROSE (D.O.B. 2/9/52) was arrested on one count of enticement of a child last night by Winthrop Police and arraigned today in East Boston Municipal Court. Assistant District Attorney Kaushal Rana recommended that he be held on $150,000 cash bail. Judge John McDonald imposed $50,000. Rana recommended orders that Rose wear a GPS device and have no contact with any witnesses in the case if he posts that amount; McDonald imposed those conditions.

Rose, who is a Level III sex offender based on prior convictions for rape and assault with intent to rape, was taken into custody after the victim disclosed to an adult that Rose had made advances on the victim. The adult in turn notified Winthrop Police, who interviewed the child. The interview developed further information that Rose had provided the child with alcohol and marijuana and had sought to engage in sexual activity.

Authorities are investigating whether Rose committed similar offenses with other children. Anyone who wishes to report such abuse may contact their local police department or the DA’s Child Protection Unit at 617-619-4300.

Regardless of whether they know Rose, parents and caregivers are asked to reassure children that they can talk to them about anything, especially including anything that might make them afraid or uncomfortable, and that they will be supported and won’t get in trouble.

“Parenting is a tough enough job without being a forensic interviewer, too” Conley said. “We don’t want children feeling pressure to disclose abuse. We want them to feel comfortable telling the truth, even if it seems scary or embarrassing to them at first.”

“Winthrop Police and Suffolk prosecutors have extensive training and can interview kids sensitively and appropriately about cases like this one,” Delehanty said. “If you suspect abuse, you don’t have to push them for answers. You can call us for help.”

Rose will return to court on Aug. 8 for a pretrial hearing. He was represented by attorney Timothy Nolan.

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