LEOMINSTER — John Maroni, 57, a resident of High Knob Road in Athol, was arraigned in Leominster District Court on Friday, on a charge of enticement of a minor.
The former Orange District Court court officer is accused of trying to meet a 14-year-old boy at a Leominster apartment complex for the purpose of engaging in sexual activity, according to Lindsay Corcoran, communications director for Worcester County District Attorney Joe Early Jr.
Maroni pleaded not guilty and was released on personal recognizance. He was also ordered to have no contact with anyone under the age of 16, Corcoran said.
Corcoran said the alleged offense took place Wednesday, Dec. 8. Maroni is scheduled to return to court on March 9 for a pretrial hearing.
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