Virginia Woman Wanted for Child Sex Crimes Arrested in Maine

A woman wanted in Virginia for sex crimes against a child has been arrested in Maine.

Maine Police Arrest a Virginia Woman for Child Sexual Abuse

Merveilles Saidi, 33, has been arrested in Westbrook, Maine, on an outstanding arrest warrant from Virginia.

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Westbrook Police had been notified of the warrant by a Virginia sheriff's office, which had received information that Saidi was staying in the Maine city.

Virginia Woman Faces Charges in Maine for Being a Fugitive

When Westbrook officers went to the residence in question, they located Ms. Saidi and arrested her without incident.

Merveilles Saidi is charged in Maine with being a fugitive from justice.

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She's charged in Virginia with three felony counts of sodomy against a child.

Saidi was taken to the Cumberland County Jail and will be extradited to Virginia.

Maine Residents Experiencing Child and/or Sexual Abuse Can Reach Out for Help

Help is available in Maine for victims of abuse through hotline numbers and local resources.

Mainers who have been affected by sexual abuse can call the Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault at 1-800-871-7741 to talk to counselors 24/7.

Anyone who is the victim of child abuse, or who believes they know a child who is being abused or neglected, can call 1-800-452-1999.

Residents can call 211 at any time to obtain a list of available resources. The 211 operators will ask a caller for their zip code and then give them information about what's available in their specific area of the state.