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Mass. man, 24, facing dozens of child rape, pornography charges

Luis Lema-Pomavilla was initially arrested in September and has been held without bail since then.

July 14, 2025

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A Massachusetts man is facing dozens of child rape and pornography charges, including accusations he sexually assaulted three teenage girls.

Luis Lema-Pomavilla, 24, of Medway was arrested in September last year on charges that he repeated raped one of the alleged victims, according to court records.

Prosecutors allege the 24-year-old met the girl at a party, drugged her, then forced her to continue meeting him between August 2023 and February 2024, threatening to distribute naked images of her if she refused. Lema-Pomavilla is accused of repeatedly drugging and raping the girl in the ensuing encounters, with the teen giving birth to his child in October 2024.

After his arrest, investigators seized multiple electronic devices, discovering photos and videos that authorities allege show Lema-Pomavilla sexually assaulting two other girls, a 15-year-old and 16-year-old.

The 24-year-old was arraigned Thursday in Norfolk County Superior Court. He is charged with 11 counts of rape of a child; one count of rape of a child with force; two counts of statutory rape; four counts of indecent assault of a person over 14; one count of drugging a person for intercourse; two counts of kidnapping; one count of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon; five counts of manufacturing of child pornography; three counts of possession of child pornography; 12 counts of posing a child in a state of nudity; 12 counts of exhibiting a child in sexual acts; one count of enticing a child; one count of extortion; one count of witness intimidation; and one count of assault and battery.

Medway police said Lema-Pomavilla has been held without bail since he was initially arrested. He has pleaded not guilty to the charges.

An attorney for Lema-Pomavilla did not immediately respond to a request for comment.