Ruben Pagan, a 50-year-old Springfield man, has pleaded guilty to failing to register as a sex offender in federal court. This crime is a serious offense that puts the community at risk, and Pagan’s actions demonstrate a blatant disregard for the law.
Pagan’s plea was entered before U.S. District Court Judge Mark G. Mastroianni, who has scheduled sentencing for January 5, 2021. The charging statute provides for a sentence of up to 10 years in prison, a lifetime of supervised release, and a $250,000 fine.
Pagan has a history of sex offenses, having been convicted of rape and abuse of a child in 2002. He was also convicted of failure to register as a sex offender on two prior occasions in Massachusetts state court. In 2017, Pagan moved from Springfield to Providence, R.I., where he failed to register as a sex offender, despite being required to do so by law.
While living in Providence, Pagan was arrested on a Massachusetts state court warrant charging him with child sexual abuse. He remained in Rhode Island from October 2017 to March 2018, during which time he did not register as a sex offender. This failure to register is a serious offense, and Pagan’s actions demonstrate a clear intent to evade the law.
The case against Pagan was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Alex J. Grant of the Springfield Branch Office. United States Attorney Andrew E. Lelling and John Gibbons, United States Marshal for the District of Massachusetts, made the announcement. The prosecution of Pagan sends a clear message that failing to register as a sex offender will not be tolerated and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
Pagan is currently serving a six-year state court prison sentence for his prior convictions. His guilty plea to failing to register as a sex offender is a significant development in the case, and his sentencing is expected to reflect the seriousness of his crimes. The community can rest assured that law enforcement is committed to holding sex offenders accountable for their actions and ensuring that they comply with registration requirements.
The investigation and prosecution of Pagan’s case demonstrate the importance of cooperation between law enforcement agencies and the federal court system. By working together, law enforcement can ensure that sex offenders are held accountable for their actions and that the community is protected from those who would seek to harm it. As Pagan awaits sentencing, the community can be confident that justice will be served and that those who commit sex crimes will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
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Key Facts
- State: Massachusetts
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: Official Source ↗
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