June 4, 2026 – Springfield, Massachusetts – Alexander Theroux, 36, of Holyoke, was sentenced on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, in Hampden Superior Court after the Court found him guilty of two counts of rape and one count of indecent assault and battery stemming from the sexual assault of a woman he had agreed to drive home in July 2023.

Following a bench trial, the Court found Theroux guilty on all charges on May 27, 2026. The Commonwealth asked for 12-14 years in state prison with three years’ probation on and after his release. Theroux was ultimately sentenced to 5 to 7 years in state prison, followed by three years of probation on and after his release.

The evidence presented at trial established that during the early morning hours of July 8, 2023, the victim became disoriented after a night out in Westfield and contacted friends for help because she believed she had been drugged. She reached out to people she knew and trusted, including Theroux, whom she knew through work.

After meeting the victim in a Westfield parking lot, Theroux and another individual agreed to drive her home, with the other individual following in a second car. Evidence presented during the bench trial showed that the victim was in a vulnerable condition and repeatedly sought assistance from a friend throughout the ride. Text messages introduced at trial showed the victim telling a friend that she needed help and expressing fear and confusion about what was happening.

The victim testified that while driving her home, Theroux sexually assaulted her despite her repeated objections. The evidence established that Theroux drove past the victim’s home multiple times while a friend became increasingly concerned as they monitored her location and attempted to contact her. Text messages presented to the jury showed the victim repeatedly asking for help and attempting to communicate with a friend as the assault occurred.

Witnesses testified that when the victim arrived at a friend’s home shortly afterward, she was visibly distraught and immediately disclosed the assault. The Commonwealth also presented forensic evidence collected during a Sexual Assault Nurse Examination, as well as testimony from investigators and witnesses who corroborated the victim’s account.

During sentencing, the victim wrote an impact statement which was read to the Court by Assistant District Attorney Catherine Joyce, where the victim recounted the profound impact the assault and subsequent court proceedings had on her life. She described feeling both relief and exhaustion following the verdict and sentencing, telling the court that she finally felt able to breathe again.

Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni praised the victim’s courage and the work of those involved in the prosecution.

“This case is a reminder that sexual violence is often committed by someone the victim knows and trusts,” said Gulluni. “The victim sought help from people she believed would ensure her safety and instead was exploited while in an extremely vulnerable condition. I commend her courage in coming forward, participating in the investigation, and testifying at trial. This sentence holds the defendant accountable for his actions and ensures justice has been served. I also commend the investigators and my team, including ADA Joyce and VWA Ennis for their hard work and commitment to justice.”

The Commonwealth was represented by Assistant District Attorney Catherine Joyce and Victim Witness Advocate Shavon Ennis.