
Iury Vieira Desouza pleaded not guilty to several charges, including kidnapping, during his arraignment in Westborough District Court on Friday, Jan. 31. (Photo/Courtesy Westborough Police Department)
WESTBOROUGH – A Shrewsbury man has been arraigned on several charges after he allegedly tried to kidnap a juvenile girl.
Iury V. Desouza, 32, pleaded not guilty to charges of kidnapping; intimidation; and assault and battery on a family or household member at Westborough District Court on Friday, Jan. 31.
He has been ordered held without bail. A dangerousness hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 4.
Details of the case have been impounded by the commonwealth.
On Tuesday, Jan. 28, the Westborough Public Safety Communications Center received a report that a juvenile girl was being held against her will at a hotel. Police said that officers responded to the Extended Stay on Connector Road. The victim was located and transported to a hospital to be evaluated.
The Westborough Police Department and Massachusetts State Police launched an investigation and identified the suspect as Desouza.
Westborough Police issued a warrant for the suspect on Thursday, Jan. 30. According to Deputy Chief Steven Tompkins, the suspect turned himself in after he heard there was a warrant out for his arrest.
The Community Advocate has reached out to Desouza’s attorney for comment.