LITTLETON, NH — A 63-year-old man was arrested following a lengthy investigation into sexual assault allegations involving a child.
Kenneth Ricker, of Littleton, was taken into custody without incident on Feb. 24, 2026, according to the Littleton Police Department.
Ricker faces nine counts of aggravated felonious sexual assault with a victim under 13 years old, one count of aggravated felonious sexual assault involving a pattern of sexual assault, and six counts of felonious sexual assault with a victim under 13 years old.
Littleton Police investigators worked with the Grafton County Attorney’s Office, the Child Advocacy Center and the Division of Children, Youth and Families during the investigation.
Chief Paul J. Smith said protecting children is a responsibility that includes being their voice when they are afraid and providing a place where they can grow up safe.
Ricker was held at the Grafton County House of Corrections pending arraignment in Littleton District Court on Feb. 25, 2026.
