LYNN — A Lynn man who allegedly stole a vehicle with a 6-year-old child in the backseat was arraigned last Tuesday on charges including kidnapping, two counts of open and gross lewdness and receiving a stolen motor vehicle.
According to Essex County District Attorney Paul Tucker’s office, Marvin Kentrez Pryien, 26, of Lynn, appeared before Judge Paul Anthony for his arraignment in Lynn District Court on Oct. 27, 2026. During his arraignment, Pryien, who was represented by attorney Joseph McDonald, pleaded not guilty.
On Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, at approximately 4:36 p.m., Lynn police responded to a call reporting that a vehicle had been stolen near New Park Street with a child in the back seat.
After Lynn police issued a “be on the lookout” alert, the vehicle was located. It struck multiple police cruisers and another vehicle before Everett police stopped it on Revere Beach Parkway in Everett and took Pryien into custody, the Essex County District Attorney’s Office said.
The child was taken to a hospital for evaluation and later released.
Marvin Kentrez Pryien, 26, of Lynn, was charged with the following:
- Kidnapping
- Reckless Endangerment of a Child
- Open & Gross Lewdness (two counts)
- Receive Stolen Motor Vehicle
- Shoplifting by Asportation
- Malicious Damage to Property
Following his arraignment, Judge Anthony ordered Pryien held without bail. He is scheduled to return to court on Nov. 3, 2026, for a dangerousness hearing.
