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21-Year-Old Man Convicted Of Attempted Rape Of 13-Year-Old In Hudson Valley 21-Year-Old Man Convicted Of Attempted Rape Of 13-Year-Old In Hudson Valley
21-Year-Old Man Convicted Of Attempted Rape Of 13-Year-Old In Hudson Valley A 21-year-old Connecticut man who was apprehended after driving to the Hudson Valley for what he thought would be sex with a 13-year-old child has been found guilty, officials announced.  The conviction of Fairfield County resident Francisco Gomez of Norwalk for attempted rape was announced on Wednesday, Aug. 28 by Putnam County District Attorney Robert Tendy.  According to Tendy's office, Gomez used social media to entice a 13-year-old child from Putnam County to engage in sexual activity with him. These messages were later found by the child's mother and shown to authorities, wh…

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by Ben Crnic
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Man Gets Years In Prison For Sexually Assaulting 2 Teenagers In Rye Man Gets Years In Prison For Sexually Assaulting 2 Teenagers In Rye
Man Gets Years In Prison For Sexually Assaulting 2 Teenagers In Rye A 22-year-old man will spend more than a decade in prison for sexually assaulting two teenagers during separate incidents in Westchester, officials announced. Port Chester resident Richard Olmino was sentenced to 15 years in state prison for the two incidents, which both happened in Rye in June 2023, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced on Monday, June 3.  According to the DA's Office, the first incident Olmino was linked to occurred on June 23, 2023, around 12 a.m., when he asked for help from a 16-year-old jogger in Rye Town Park. Olmino then too…

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Man Sexually Assaults 2 Children In Westchester: Here's His Sentence Man Sexually Assaults 2 Children In Westchester: Here's His Sentence
Man Sexually Assaults 2 Children In Westchester: Here's His Sentence A 48-year-old man with a previous child molestation conviction will spend decades in prison for sexually assaulting two children in Northern Westchester over several years and sending explicit photos to a third.  Bedford resident Felix Barahona Rosales, age 48, was sentenced to 34 years to life in state prison for sexually assaulting two children numerous times as well as sending explicit photos to a third victim, Westchester County District Attorney Miriam Rocah announced on Tuesday, Nov. 28.  According to Rocah's office, Rosales's conduct began when both sexual assault…

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by Ben Crnic
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Westchester Man Accused Of Raping 15-Year-Old Girl: Police Westchester Man Accused Of Raping 15-Year-Old Girl: Police
Westchester Man Accused Of Raping 15-Year-Old Girl: Police Two men face sex offense-related charges in the Hudson Valley, including a 28-year-old from Northern Westchester who allegedly raped a 15-year-old girl, police said.  Both suspects, identified as 28-year-old Montrose resident Adrian Chomiw and 26-year-old Putnam Valley resident Erick J. Santander, face charges in Putnam County, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced on Tuesday, Sept. 12.  According to authorities, Chomiw was arrested on Thursday, Aug. 24 following an investigation conducted with the help of the Putnam County Child Advo…

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Child Rapist 'Godson' Sexually Abused 15-Year-Old In Hudson Valley, Feds Say Child Rapist 'Godson' Sexually Abused 15-Year-Old In Hudson Valley, Feds Say
Child Rapist 'Godson' Sexually Abused 15-Year-Old In Hudson Valley, Feds Say A registered "sexually violent" offender who was once convicted of raping a 7-year-old girl is now accused of sexually abusing another child in the region. Curtis Ellington, age 33, of Junction City, Kansas, was arraigned on child sex crimes charges in federal court in White Plains on Thursday, June 1. According to the US Attorney’s Office in the Southern District, Ellington slept at the 15-year-old victim’s Orange County home in April 2023, and engaged in sexual activity with them. Earlier Report: 'Sexually Violent' Offender Convicted Of Raping Girl, 7, Reports Move In Middletown Pr…

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by Michael Mashburn
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High-Risk Sex Offender Found Hiding In Hudson Valley, Police Say High-Risk Sex Offender Found Hiding In Hudson Valley, Police Say
High-Risk Sex Offender Found Hiding In Hudson Valley, Police Say A registered sex offender who was allegedly found living in the region has been arrested for violating the sex offender registry. Dennis R. Fellows, age 54 of Saugerties, was arrested for the violation on Saturday, Jan. 14. According to the Saugerties Police, Fellows moved to 171 Churchland Road in Saugerties and failed to notify the registry of his address change within the required 10 days. Fellows was convicted of having sexual contact with children ages nine and 13 years old, according to the state Sex Offender Registry. He was processed without incident and released on an appearance …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Westchester County Man Sentenced For Sexual Conduct With Child Westchester County Man Sentenced For Sexual Conduct With Child
Westchester County Man Sentenced For Sexual Conduct With Child A man from Northern Westchester has been sentenced for subjecting a child to sexual abuse.  44-year-old Jorge Lazo Achahui of North Castle was sentenced to 15 years in state prison, followed by 20 years of supervised release, Westchester County District Attorney Miriam Rocah announced on Wednesday, Nov. 2.  Achahui pled guilty to subjecting a 12-year-old victim to sexual intercourse numerous times between March 2020 and July 2020 on Wednesday, Sept. 28, Rocah said.  North Castle Police arrested Achahui on Feb. 6, 2021, following an investigation into his …

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Westchester County Man Gets Maximum Sentence For 'Horrific' Sex Crimes Against Child, DA Says Westchester County Man Gets Maximum Sentence For 'Horrific' Sex Crimes Against Child, DA Says
Westchester County Man Gets Maximum Sentence For 'Horrific' Sex Crimes Against Child, DA Says A Westchester County man has been sentenced for repeated sexual conduct with a child and rape. On Tuesday, Oct. 25, 48-year-old Virgilio Cruz was sentenced to two consecutive 25-year sentences, 50 years in total, for his crimes, the maximum sentence available, according to Westchester County District Attorney Miriam Rocah. “Today, this defendant was held to account for horrific crimes committed against a vulnerable child,” Rocah said. “We hope the victim, who was extraordinarily brave and testified in court, can begin their journey to healing and feeling safe." According to Rocah…

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Hudson Valley Man Convicted Of Sexually Assaulting Minor Hudson Valley Man Convicted Of Sexually Assaulting Minor
Hudson Valley Man Convicted Of Sexually Assaulting Minor A Hudson Valley man has been found guilty of sexually abusing a young girl known to him. Rockland County District Attorney Thomas Walsh announced on Tuesday, Sept. 27 that Ramiro Linares, age 39 of Haverstraw, was found guilty of one count of sexual abuse and one count of endangering the welfare of a child. In December of 2012, Linares touched the genitals of a female child known to him when she was approximately 12 years old, said the DA's Office. Between October 2012 and July 2013, Linares engaged in conduct that endangered her welfare, they added.  “C…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Westchester Youth Baseball Coach Sentenced For Having Sex With 16-Year-Old Player Westchester Youth Baseball Coach Sentenced For Having Sex With 16-Year-Old Player
Westchester Youth Baseball Coach Sentenced For Having Sex With 16-Year-Old Player A Westchester County baseball coach has been sentenced to prison for having sex with a 16-year-old player. Westchester County District Attorney Miriam Rocah announced that 31-year-old Mount Vernon resident Robert Pope was sentenced on Thursday, Sept. 22, to the maximum term of four years in state prison for engaging in sexual activity with a 16-year-old. In April 2021, Pope, the owner and head coach of Mount Vernon Baseball, an independent  organization, communicated with the victim through text messages and expressed his desire to see the victim, the DA's Office said. Pope, who …

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by Kathy Reakes
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New Rochelle Man Sentenced For Sexually Abusing 11-Year-Old Causing Pregnancy New Rochelle Man Sentenced For Sexually Abusing 11-Year-Old Causing Pregnancy
New Rochelle Man Sentenced For Sexually Abusing 11-Year-Old Causing Pregnancy A man has been sentenced to prison for sexually abusing an 11-year-old girl, causing a pregnancy. New Rochelle resident Braulio Ramirez, age 49, was sentenced to 17 years in state prison, with 20 years of post-release supervision, on Tuesday, Sept. 13. Between October 2019 and September 2021, starting when the minor was 11 years old, Ramirez subjected the victim to intercourse and other sexual acts on multiple occasions, which resulted in the victim becoming pregnant, said Westchester County District Attorney Miriam E. Rocah. During the course of the sexual conduct, Ramirez threa…

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Westchester Man Sentenced For Sexually Abusing Minor For Years Westchester Man Sentenced For Sexually Abusing Minor For Years
Westchester Man Sentenced For Sexually Abusing Minor For Years A serial sexual abuser who was convicted of abusing a child for several years in Westchester will spend years in prison. White Plains resident Frank Perez, age 57, has been sentenced to five years in state prison, followed by eight years of post-release supervision for sexually abusing a minor between 2016 and 2019, Westchester County District Attorney Mimi Rocah announced. Perez will also have to register as a sex offender upon his release from prison. Rocah said that between September 2016 and February 2019, Perez engaged in sexual acts with a minor on multiple occasions. The sexual abus…

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by Zak Failla
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Man Sentenced For Sexually Abusing Child In Westchester Man Sentenced For Sexually Abusing Child In Westchester
Man Sentenced For Sexually Abusing Child In Westchester A man has been sentenced after he was found guilty following a jury trial of sexually abusing a child in Westchester. Port Chester resident Hugo Zuniga, 37, was sentenced to three and a half years in prison after being found guilty of first-degree sex abuse and endangering the welfare of a child on Friday, Oct. 11 last year, following a five-day jury deliberation. Zuniga was also sentenced to three and a half years of post-release supervision and will have to register as a sex offender when his term is complete. In August 2018, Zuniga sexually abused his 14-year-old victim, Westchester Cou…

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Ex-Reality TV Host Sentenced For Molesting Daughter's 10-Year-Old Soccer Teammate In His Home Ex-Reality TV Host Sentenced For Molesting Daughter's 10-Year-Old Soccer Teammate In His Home
Ex-Reality TV Host Sentenced For Molesting Daughter's 10-Year-Old Soccer Teammate In His Home A former reality TV show host who was convicted of molesting a 10-year-old girl during a sleepover at his Connecticut house has been sentenced. Christopher Dionne hosted the pilot episode of home improvement network HGTV's “Family Flip" and appeared in the A&E show “House Rescue” in California when police began the investigation. Dionne was found guilty of risk of injury to a minor and sexual assault in the New London, Connecticut Judicial District Court on Wednesday, Oct. 16.for the Nov. 26, 2017 abuse. Judge Barbara Bailey Jongbloed sentenced Dionne to three years in prison on Wednes…

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Westchester Man Convicted Of Sexually Abusing Teenager Westchester Man Convicted Of Sexually Abusing Teenager
Westchester Man Convicted Of Sexually Abusing Teenager A Westchester County man has been found guilty following a jury trial of sexually abusing a child. Port Chester resident Hugo Zuniga, 37, was found guilty of first-degree sex abuse and endangering the welfare of a child on Friday, Oct. 11, after the jury deliberated for five days. In August last year, Zuniga sexually abused his 14-year-old victim, Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Jr., said. He was arrested by police in Port Chester on Nov. 8 last year following a joint investigation with the District Attorney’s Special Prosecution Division. Zuniga remains in custody a…

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by Zak Failla
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Man Sentenced For Sex Crimes Committed Inside Dorm Room In Westchester Man Sentenced For Sex Crimes Committed Inside Dorm Room In Westchester
Man Sentenced For Sex Crimes Committed Inside Dorm Room In Westchester A 32-year-old man will spend time in prison and register as a sex offender for attempted sex crimes against a Westchester college student last year. Ariel Caro, of New York City, was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison after pleading guilty to attempted sex abuse and attempted burglary as a sexually motivated crime, both felonies. Caro was also sentenced to 10 years post-release supervision and will have to register as a sex offender when he is released. Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Jr. said that at approximately 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 11, 2018, Caro knocked on…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
'Sexually Violent' Offender Reports Move Into Yonkers From Manhattan 'Sexually Violent' Offender Reports Move Into Yonkers From Manhattan
'Sexually Violent' Offender Reports Move Into Yonkers From Manhattan A registered "sexually violent" offender convicted of attempting to rape a woman in New York has reported a move. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to Westchester residents regarding the residency of 39-year-old John Thomas, has moved from Manhattan to Highland Avenue in Yonkers. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Thomas as a level two threat, which means he is at "moderate risk of a repeat offense." He has also been designated as a "sexually violent offender." According to the Division of Criminal Justice Services, Thoma…

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by Zak Failla
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Seen Him? Police Seek Convicted Sex Offender Wanted For Assault In Westchester Seen Him? Police Seek Convicted Sex Offender Wanted For Assault In Westchester
Seen Him? Police Seek Convicted Sex Offender Wanted For Assault In Westchester Have you seen him? Police in Yonkers are seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to locate a Level 2 sex offender, who is wanted by the Yonkers Police Department Warrant Squad. Foy had been previously convicted of raping a teenage girl. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Foy as a Level 2 threat, which means he is at "moderate risk of a repeat offense.” He is now wanted on a charge of third-degree assault. Foy, 34, has been described as a 5-foot-7 African American, weighing approximately 200 pounds. He has black hair, brown eyes and a scar on his left arm. H…

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by Zak Failla
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Flyers Posted About Ex-Westchester Teacher Busted For Sexually Abusing Students Flyers Posted About Ex-Westchester Teacher Busted For Sexually Abusing Students
Flyers Posted About Ex-Westchester Teacher Busted For Sexually Abusing Students The former Westchester high school drama teacher who was forced to resign in shame and register as a sex offender for abusing students is back in the news as the 2018-19 school year starts. Flyers have sprung up around Horace Greeley High School in Chappaqua lambasting the school district and former Horace Greeley High School educator Christopher Schraufnagel, who was assigned the highest degree of sexual offender status earlier this year after admitting to sexually abusing three 15-year-old students. According to lohud, one of the flyers states “HGHS continues to pay legal counsel to battl…

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by Zak Failla
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Ex-NYPD Lieutenant From Hudson Valley Sentenced For Raping Teen Girls Ex-NYPD Lieutenant From Hudson Valley Sentenced For Raping Teen Girls
Ex-nypd Lieutenant From Hudson Valley Sentenced For Raping Teen Girls A former NYPD lieutenant from the Hudson Valley who admitted to raping two underage girls he knew was sentenced Friday to 18 years in prison. Nicholas McAteer of Greenwood Lake in Orange County pleaded guilty on April 11 to two counts of first-degree rape. The 46-year-old McAteer was arrested in August 2017 and indicted in October 2017 for raping one victim in 2003 and 2007 and then groping her in 2016. He was also charged with sexually assaulting another victim several times between 2008 and 2013. McAteer must also register as a sex offender. As part of his sentence, he will also be subje…

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by Joe Lombardi
Schools
Superintendent: Level 3 Sex Offender Was On Property Of Westchester School Superintendent: Level 3 Sex Offender Was On Property Of Westchester School
Superintendent: Level 3 Sex Offender Was On Property Of Westchester School Some new safety measures are set to be introduced in the Greenburgh Central School District after a Level 3 sex offender was spotted walking around the campus of an elementary school in the district. Parents were alerted last month by Schools Superintendent Tahira DuPree Chase that a 27-year-old man who is registered as a sex offender in Westchester was on the campus of the Richard J. Bailey School, leading to a month-long investigation that was launched early in May. The suspect’s address, according to the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services’ state sex offender registry, i…

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by Zak Failla
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Registered Sex Offender From Bestiality Case Makes Move To Westchester Registered Sex Offender From Bestiality Case Makes Move To Westchester
Registered Sex Offender From Bestiality Case Makes Move To Westchester A former Rye building superintendent who pleaded guilty to engaging in sexual acts with a dog and was forced to register as a sex offender, has reported a move in Westchester County. Kujtim Nicaj, 49, who pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree burglary as a sexually motivated felony, a class C violent felony, and one count of sexual misconduct, a class A misdemeanor has reported a move to Rigby Street in Yonkers. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Nicaj as a level two threat, which means he is at "moderate risk of a repeat offense.” In 2012, Nicaj, who was th…

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Sex Offender Reports Move To New Rochelle From Yonkers Sex Offender Reports Move To New Rochelle From Yonkers
Sex Offender Reports Move To New Rochelle From Yonkers A registered sex offender convicted of raping a 17-year-old girl has reported a move in Westchester County. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to Westchester residents regarding the residency of 79-year-old Nathaniel Sims, who has moved from Yonkers to an apartment on May Street in New Rochelle. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Sims as a Level 2 threat, which means he is at "moderate risk of a repeat offense." According to the Division of Criminal Justice Services, Sims had sexual intercourse and unlawfully imp…

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by Zak Failla
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Former Swim Instructor Busted With Child Porn Reports Move In Westchester Former Swim Instructor Busted With Child Porn Reports Move In Westchester
Former Swim Instructor Busted With Child Porn Reports Move In Westchester A former swim instructor at the JCC of Mid-Westchester who was busted with child pornography and registered as a sex offender has reported an address change. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to Westchester residents regarding the residency of 37-year-old Rhony Sanchez, who has moved from Elmsford to a residence on Central Avenue in White Plains. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Rhony as a level two threat, which means he is at "moderate risk of a repeat offense." Sanchez, a former Yonkers resident, served as …

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