After three days of the trial, on December 12, Andre Arsenault, 37, was found guilty on all eleven counts by the jury at his trial held in Brockton Superior Court. He was convicted of nine counts of indecent assault and battery, one count of assault with intent to rape, and one count of rape. These charges all resulted from instances occurring at Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School. The victim was a student at the school with the abuse happening between 2021 and 2022.
Rochester Police had arrested Arsenault in March 2025 following the victim coming forward in 2022. Rochester Police Chief Michael Assad Jr. said, “This verdict reflects the tireless work, professionalism, and dedication of everyone involved. I want to specifically recognize the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office, particularly Assistant District Attorney Jim Duffy and Assistant District Attorney Jordyn Carpenter, whose preparation and advocacy were exceptional. I also commend Detective Catherine Connolly of the Rochester Police Department for her outstanding investigative work and unwavering commitment to this case. Sergeant Connor Leddin was also an integral part of the case, and I appreciate his professionalism and hard work. Most importantly, today’s outcome represents justice for the victim, whose strength and courage throughout this process cannot be overstated.”
December 19, Andre Arsenault was sentenced in Brockton Superior Court to five years in Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center in Lancaster. Following his release in late-2030, he will be on probation for two years. Arsenault has a wife and children of his own and had been Old Colony’s culinary arts teacher. He had a long history with Old Colony, having graduated from the school’s Culinary Arts Department in 2006. The school as of yet has not released an official comment following the verdict.
By Sam Bishop