Manchester Man Arrested on Sexual Assault Charges in Dunbarton

Clint Middlemiss faces aggravated felonious sexual assault charges dating back to the early 2000s

Apr. 2, 2026 at 2:39am

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A 51-year-old Manchester man named Clint Middlemiss has been arrested and charged with aggravated felonious sexual assault - pattern, a special felony, following a lengthy investigation into alleged sexual assaults against a juvenile victim dating back to the early 2000s when Middlemiss was living in Dunbarton, New Hampshire. Middlemiss is a registered offender related to a 2003 federal conviction for possession of child sexual abuse images.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing challenge of addressing historical sexual assault cases, especially those involving minors and registered sex offenders. It also underscores the importance of thorough investigations and cooperation between law enforcement agencies to hold perpetrators accountable, even for crimes committed years or decades in the past.

The details

Clint Middlemiss was taken into custody on Tuesday by the Londonderry Police Department on a Dunbarton Police Department arrest warrant. He was transferred to the custody of the Dunbarton Police Department and transported to the Merrimack County House of Corrections, where he was held without bail. Middlemiss is scheduled to be arraigned on Wednesday in 6th Circuit Court in Concord. The case dates back to the early 2000s when Middlemiss was living in Dunbarton. The Merrimack County Sheriff's Office and the New Hampshire Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force assisted in the investigation.

  • Middlemiss was arrested on Tuesday, April 1, 2026.
  • Middlemiss is scheduled to be arraigned on Wednesday, April 2, 2026.

The players

Clint Middlemiss

A 51-year-old Manchester man who has been charged with aggravated felonious sexual assault - pattern, a special felony, following a lengthy investigation into alleged sexual assaults against a juvenile victim dating back to the early 2000s when Middlemiss was living in Dunbarton, New Hampshire. Middlemiss is a registered offender related to a 2003 federal conviction for possession of child sexual abuse images.

Dunbarton Police Department

The law enforcement agency that issued the arrest warrant for Clint Middlemiss and is leading the investigation into the alleged sexual assaults.

Londonderry Police Department

The law enforcement agency that took Clint Middlemiss into custody on the Dunbarton Police Department's arrest warrant.

Merrimack County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that assisted the Dunbarton Police Department and the New Hampshire Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force in the investigation.

New Hampshire Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force

The law enforcement task force that assisted the Dunbarton Police Department and the Merrimack County Sheriff's Office in the investigation.

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What they’re saying

“Anyone with information is asked to contact Sergeant Tyler at (603) 774-5500 or the Concord Regional Crimeline at (603) 226-3100.”

— Sergeant Tyler, Dunbarton Police Department

What’s next

Clint Middlemiss is scheduled to be arraigned on Wednesday, April 2, 2026 in 6th Circuit Court in Concord. The judge will decide whether to grant him bail at that time.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenge of addressing historical sexual assault cases, especially those involving minors and registered sex offenders. It underscores the importance of thorough investigations and cooperation between law enforcement agencies to hold perpetrators accountable, even for crimes committed years or decades in the past.