Dover sex offender arrested after failing to register

Brandon Pinard (Dover Police photo)

DOVER - A Dover man was arrested on Wednesday for failing to register as a sex offender, a Class B felony.

Brandon Pinard, 25, of 524 Marthas Way, was taken into custody at his residence and later released on personal recognizance bail.

Pinard's obligation to register as a sex offender stems from his 2013 conviction in the Newburyport, Mass., district court for indecent assault and battery on a child.

After Pinard failed to conduct his quarterly registration requirements, Dover Police detectives obtained a warrant for his arrest.

He is scheduled to be arraigned in Strafford County Superior Court next Thursday

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Dover Police Department at 603-742-4646. Those wishing to remain anonymous can provide information to the Dover Crimeline at 603-749-6000. The Dover Crimeline can also be contacted via www.dovernhcrimeline.org. Media inquiries concerning this case can be directed to Sgt. Mark Nadeau of the Dover Police Department at 603-742-4646 or m.nadeau@dover.nh.gov.