Scarborough police arrest man from Biddeford on sexual assault charges

BIDDEFORD – Police are investigating an incident in which a local man resisted arrest and injured several officers.

The department responded to a call on [time unspecified] regarding Matthew Moscillo, 34, of [location unspecified]. Officers attempted to place Moscillo under arrest, according to a department spokesman. While doing so, Moscillo allegedly became physically aggressive, striking and otherwise injuring multiple law‑enforcement personnel.

“During the apprehension, the subject displayed violent resistance and caused injuries to several officers,” the spokesman said. “All of the injured officers were transported to a local medical facility for treatment and have since been released.”

No further details about the nature of the injuries or the specific charges being pursued were released. Moscillo is currently in custody, and the investigation remains ongoing. Police are asking anyone with additional information about the incident to come forward.

Assaults on law‑enforcement officers are taken seriously by authorities, and the department will pursue appropriate legal action once the full circumstances of the event are fully understood.