New York Man Busted Driving To See Western Mass Child He Met Online: DA

A 62-year-old New York man was arrested on Thursday, May 30, in Berkshire County as he was on his way to meet a teenager he was speaking with online, authorities said.

The 62-year-old was speaking to the teenager on multiple platforms, authorities said.
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Josh Lanier

05/31/2024 5:58 p.m.

David Stypa was charged with two counts of disseminating obscene material to a minor and attempting to commit a crime, the Berkshire County District Attorney's Office said. He was ordered held on a $100,000 bond.

Investigators said Stypa was speaking with the Pittsfield teen — who was younger than 16 — on multiple platforms.

Police are still investigating. The district attorney's office did not release any further information.

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