A man from Pittsfield was found guilty of rape and intimidation

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) – A Pittsfield man has been convicted of rape and intimidation after fleeing to Mexico just two days ago.

According to court documents, 51-year-old Cesar Lagunas raped the woman and threatened to blackmail her if she ever reported the incident.

In the middle of the trial, Lagunas fled to Mexico, but the judge ruled that the trial could continue.

A warrant has been issued for his arrest.