File photo Part of the former Youth Development Center campus in Manchester, now known as the Sununu Youth Services Center

CONCORD – The arrests of four men Wednesday brings to 11 the number of suspects charged in connection with the state’s investigation into sexual assault allegations at the former Youth Development Center in Manchester.

The four men, all in their 50s, are accused of sexually assaulting individuals who resided at the facility, now called the John H. Sununu Youth Services Center, between 1997 and 2007.

The new arrests, which the office of Deputy Attorney General Jane Young announced Wednesday afternoon, come two weeks after seven men were taken into custody on similar allegations.

“The investigation into child abuse allegations occurring at YDC and YDSU remains active and ongoing,” according to the statement from Young’s office, which refers to the Youth Development Center, the Sununu Youth Services Center (SYSC) and the Youth Detention Services Unit (YDSU) in Concord.

The arrests “do not represent the culmination of the investigation, but are merely the next step forward in this comprehensive and multi-faceted investigation,” according to the statement.

Those arrested Wednesday, their charges and bail status follow.

* Jonathan Brand, 56, of Concord. Two counts, felonious sexual assault, involving allegations by one former resident of the SYSC occurring between March 13 and May 30, 2007. Held without bail; arraignment scheduled for 9 a.m. today at Manchester district court.

* Victor Malavet, 58, of Gilford. Seven counts, aggravated felonious sexual assault, involving allegations by one former YDSU resident occurring between June and November 2001. Held without bail; arraignment scheduled for 11 a.m. today at Concord district court.

* Trevor Middleton, 52, of Belmont. One count each, aggravated felonious sexual assault and felonious sexual assault, involving allegations by one former YDC resident occurring between May 10, 1999 and March 16, 2001. Held without bail; arraignment scheduled for 9 a.m. today at Manchester district court.

* Stanley Watson, 52, of Allenstown. Three counts, aggravated felonious sexual assault, involving allegations by two former YDC residents occurring between 1997-99. Held without bail; arraignment scheduled for 9 a.m. today at Manchester district court.

Dean Shalhoup may be reached at 594-1256 or dshalhoup@nashuatelegraph.com.

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