A New Bedford man wanted for allegedly raping and sexually abusing a child has been arrested in Connecticut. According to CBS 12 in Providence, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas Quinn confirmed Leon Mejia-Vincente was taken into custody in Willimantic Friday afternoon. Both of his children, ages 5 and 17, were found safe and placed in the care of the Connecticut Department of Children and Families. The search for Mejia-Vincente began after a warrant was issued for his arrest in early June.

The 46-year-old was wanted on a number of charges, including rape of a child under 16 by force and assault and battery. The specifics of the incident that led to the charges are unknown at this time, however, court records indicate that it happened last September.