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Man From Region Nabbed For Attempted Rape Man From Region Nabbed For Attempted Rape
Man From Region Nabbed For Attempted Rape A lengthy undercover operation has led to the arrest of a Hudson Valley man for attempted rape and other charges. After completing the five-week investigation, New York State Police say it determined Putnam County resident Ravi Masand, age 46, traveled in his vehicle from his residence located in the hamlet of Mahopac to Orange County with the intention to meet a 10-year-old Middletown girl to engage in various sexual acts.  Masand planned to produce, sell, and distribute sex videos and images of the girl, said police. Masand was arrested on Thursday, April 4 …

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Man From Region Charged With Attempted Rape Of Child Under 13-Years-Old Man From Region Charged With Attempted Rape Of Child Under 13-Years-Old
Man From Region Charged With Attempted Rape Of Child Under 13-Years-Old A Hudson Valley man has been charged with the attempted rape of a 13-year-old child. Dutchess County resident Michael S. Fowler, age 37, of Wappingers Falls, was charged on Thursday, July 20 for attempted rape in the first degree. Following an investigation by the Bureau of Criminal Investigation, it was determined Fowler attempted to have sexual intercourse with a victim under the age of 13, said Trooper AJ Hicks. Fowler was arraigned and remanded to Dutchess County Jail in lieu of $10,000 cash bail, $15,000 bond, or $100,000 partially secure bond.

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Would-Be Child Rapist Busted By Undercover Agents In Capital Region, Police Say Would-Be Child Rapist Busted By Undercover Agents In Capital Region, Police Say
Would-Be Child Rapist Busted By Undercover Agents In Capital Region, Police Say A 63-year-old man from the region is facing charges after allegedly attempting to meet a child for sex.  Rensselaer County resident Hadj Ounis, of Troy, was arrested on multiple sex charges Monday, Jan. 30, following an investigation by New York State Police. Members of the agency’s Computer Crimes Unit and the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force determined that Ounis made arrangements and traveled to meet who he believed was a 14-year-old for sex, according to police. Ounis was arrested after he reportedly showed up to the predetermined meeting spot in Colonie. He is facing …

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Man From Region Charged With Attempted Rape, Menacing Of Woman, Police Say Man From Region Charged With Attempted Rape, Menacing Of Woman, Police Say
Man From Region Charged With Attempted Rape, Menacing Of Woman, Police Say A man has been charged with alleged attempted rape after holding a woman who had a protective order against him in the region. Sullivan County resident Rahiem J. Brown, age 45, of Monticello, was arrested on Sunday, July 3, after the woman was able to escape and call the police. The incident took place around 10 a.m. when police responded to a 911 report of a dispute in the roadway at the intersection of Broadway and Spring Street in the village of Monticello, said Lt. Mark Johnstone. Arriving officers located Brown and a 36-year-old Monticello woman at the scene. The woman …

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by Kathy Reakes