Former GOP Cranston Councilman Reilly Arrested on Felony Sexual Assault & Child Molestation Charges

Former GOP Cranston Councilman Reilly Arrested on Felony Sexual Assault & Child Molestation Charges

Former Cranston City Councilman Matthew Reilly has been arrested and charged with three felony counts — for sexual assault and child molestation.

The charges were filed in 3rd Division District Court on Thursday for first-degree child molestation sexual assault; second-degree child molestation sexual assault; and enticement of a person under the age of 16. 

The Cranston Police Department was the arresting body. 

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Reilly had been arrested on drug charges in May before resigning from the City Council.

GoLocal reported: "EXCLUSIVE: Court Docs Show Cranston Councilman Texted He “Medicated” His Children, Then Left for Sex."

His law license was later suspended. 

This story is developing…