(Portsmouth, NH) - 22-year-old James Banks of Portsmouth has been arraigned on ten felony counts, including kidnapping.

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A 22 year old Portsmouth man faces numerous charges relating to attacks on women.

James Banks, arrested earlier this month, has been arraigned on kidnapping,  assault by strangulation, aggravated felonious sexual assault, criminal restraint and drug possession.

Bail at Portsmouth Circuit Court has been set at $150 thousand dollars cash.  A probable cause hearing is set for April 14th.

Banks was arrested earlier this month as a fugitive from justice by Kittery police.  It’s alleged that he used the social media site Backpage.com to meet, then victimize each woman.

Anyone with more information should contact detective Bernier at 603-610-7529.

 

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