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Orange County Man Sentenced To Prison For Sex With Child Under 13 Orange County Man Sentenced To Prison For Sex With Child Under 13
Orange County Man Sentenced To Prison For Sex With Child Under 13 A Hudson Valley man has been sentenced to state prison for sexual conduct against a child under the age of 13. Orange County resident Eduardo Martinez-Rojas, age 30, of Highland Mills, a hamlet of Woodbury, was sentenced on Monday, April 8 to 15 years in prison and 10 years of post-release supervision, according to Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler. Martinez-Rojas, who will also be registered as a sexual offender, admitted that he engaged in two or more acts of sexual intercourse, oral sex, and anal sex with a child under the age of 13, Hoovler said. Hoovler thanked the Orange …

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by Kathy Reakes
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New Windsor Man Sentenced In Child Sex Case New Windsor Man Sentenced In Child Sex Case
New Windsor Man Sentenced In Child Sex Case A Hudson Valley man has been sentenced to prison for the rape of a child under the age of 15. Orange County resident Alejandro Benitez, age 18, of New Windsor, was sentenced on Monday, March 25 to seven years in prison and 20 years of of post-release supervision, said Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler. According to the DA's Office, Benitez had pleaded guilty to second-degree rape and the sentence is the maximum available under the law. As part of the sentence, Benitez will also be registered as a sex offender under the New York Sex Offender Registration Act. Benitez ha…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Former HS Basketball Coach From Rockland County Accused Of Sexually-Based Offenses: Police Former HS Basketball Coach From Rockland County Accused Of Sexually-Based Offenses: Police
Former HS Basketball Coach From Rockland County Accused Of Sexually-Based Offenses: Police A former high school coach from the Hudson Valley is facing charges for allegedly getting inappropriate with underage players, according to police. In Virginia, the Arlington County Police Department's Special Victims Unit is investigating Rockland County native George Porcha, age 53, originally from Spring Valley and now of Winterville, North Carolina, after he was charged for multiple sexually-based offenses dating back to allegations made in 2022. Now, investigators are concerned there could be additional victims. According to the department, in October 2022, police initiated a "compreh…

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by Zak Failla
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National Guard Sergeant Nabbed For Sexual Offenses In Hudson Valley, State Police Say National Guard Sergeant Nabbed For Sexual Offenses In Hudson Valley, State Police Say
National Guard Sergeant Nabbed For Sexual Offenses In Hudson Valley, State Police Say A ranking officer in the Army National Guard has been accused of committing sexual offenses, according to New York State Police. Sergeant First Class Pablo Rivera, age 49, who resides on Long Island in Franklin Square, was arrested on Monday, May 15, and charged with two counts of forcible touching.  A lengthy investigation determined that the victim was inappropriately touched by Rivera on two different occasions in Northern Westchester County, in the town of Cortlandt and the city of Peekskill, state police announced on Wednesday, May 17. Rivera was transported to Cortlandt Tow…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Exposing Himself To Worker At Red Roof Inn Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Exposing Himself To Worker At Red Roof Inn
Hudson Valley Man Accused Of Exposing Himself To Worker At Red Roof Inn A Westchester County man has been accused of exposing himself to an employee at a hotel on Long Island. Officers responded to the Red Roof Inn located in East Garden City at 699 Dibblee Drive at around 12:15 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 4 for a report of a 33-year-old female employee who was approached by a male occupant who exposed himself while touching his genitals, Nassau County Police said.  As the victim attempted to provide the cleaning service to his hotel room, the male subject grabbed the victim’s wrist and tried to pull her into the room, police said.  The victim was able to fle…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Area Sex Offense Suspect Faces Six New Charges, Including Rape Area Sex Offense Suspect Faces Six New Charges, Including Rape
Area Sex Offense Suspect Faces Six New Charges, Including Rape An area sexual offense suspect has been charged with six counts of rape and other sexual abuse charges following an investigation, the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office announced.on Monday, Feb. 22. Red Hook resident Tyson Kreig, age 40, has been charged with multiple counts of rape and other offenses in connection to an ongoing investigation by detectives. Kreig, age 40, was arrested on Monday and charged with: Two counts of first-degree rape; Attempted rape; Four counts of third-degree rape; Sexual abuse; Criminal sexual act. This is the third time in less than two months that Kreig was…

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by Zak Failla
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Man Arrested Again For Sexual Offenses After New Victim Comes Forward, Authorities Say Man Arrested Again For Sexual Offenses After New Victim Comes Forward, Authorities Say
Man Arrested Again For Sexual Offenses After New Victim Comes Forward, Authorities Say A 40-year-old Hudson Valley man who was arrested last month for allegedly having sexual contact with a victim has been arrested again. Dutchess County residence Tyson Kreig, age 40, of Red Hook, was arrested on Monday, Feb. 8, in connection with an ongoing investigation into inappropriate sexual contact, Dutchess County Sheriff's Office Captain John Watterson said Kreig was arrested and charged with forcible touching and unlawful imprisonment, Watterson said. "This arrest comes as the result of another victim coming forward since Mr. Kreig’s previous arrest on 1/12…

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by Kathy Reakes
Schools
Former Teacher In Hudson Valley Sentenced For Sexually Abusing Student Former Teacher In Hudson Valley Sentenced For Sexually Abusing Student
Former Teacher In Hudson Valley Sentenced For Sexually Abusing Student An ex-teacher in Westchester County has been sentenced and will register as a sexual offender after admitting to raping and sexually abusing a teenage student where he worked. White Plains resident John Fraioli, age 35, a former New Rochelle High School teacher, pleaded guilty in October last year to criminal sexual act and rape after assaulting his teenage victim on more than one occasion inside the school building in 2019. At the time of the sexual assaults, his victim was a student at the high school, where Fraioli was a teacher. On Tuesday, Jan. 26, Westchester County District Attorney…

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by Zak Failla
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Montgomery Man, 20, Charged With Performing Sex Acts With Minor Montgomery Man, 20, Charged With Performing Sex Acts With Minor
Montgomery Man, 20, Charged With Performing Sex Acts With Minor A 20-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly performing sexual acts with a minor that included sending inappropriate images and videos to the child in the Hudson Valley. Nassau County resident William Ramos, of Bethpage, was arrested in in Orange County by the town of Montgomery Police following an investigation, said Montgomery Police Investigator Stephen Ragni. The investigation found that the sexual acts took place in the town of Montgomery and involved a minor child, Ragni said. Ramos was charged with felony criminal sex act, disseminating indecent material to a minor, and endange…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Sex Offender Convicted Of Raping Teen Girl Reports Move From Prison Into Newburgh Sex Offender Convicted Of Raping Teen Girl Reports Move From Prison Into Newburgh
Sex Offender Convicted Of Raping Teen Girl Reports Move From Prison Into Newburgh A registered sex offender convicted of raping a teenage girl has reported a move in Orange County. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to residents in Orange County regarding the residency of 27-year-old Donovan Hoilett, who has reported a move from the Fishkill Correctional Facility in Beacon to Grand Street in Newburgh. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Hoilett a Level 3 threat, which means he is a “high-risk repeat offender and possible threat to public safety.” According to the Division of Criminal Justice Services, Ho…

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by Zak Failla
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Female Sex Offender Convicted Of Raping Boy Reports Move In Orange County Female Sex Offender Convicted Of Raping Boy Reports Move In Orange County
Female Sex Offender Convicted Of Raping Boy Reports Move In Orange County A registered sex offender convicted of raping a 14-year-old boy has reported a move in Orange County. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to local residents regarding the residency of 45-year-old Marjorie Felter, who has reported a move from McAllister Street to Lumber Street in Port Jervis. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Felter as a Level 2 threat, which means she is at "moderate risk of a repeat offense." According to the Division of Criminal Justice Services, Felter had sexual intercourse with her teenage victim in P…

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by Zak Failla
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Sex Offender Convicted Of Rape Of 14-Year-Old Reports Move To Newburgh Sex Offender Convicted Of Rape Of 14-Year-Old Reports Move To Newburgh
Sex Offender Convicted Of Rape Of 14-Year-Old Reports Move To Newburgh A registered sex offender convicted of raping a 14-year-old girl has reported a move in Orange County. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to Orange County residents regarding the residency of 54-year-old Eulyss Bryant, who has moved from a residence on Chambers Street to Williams Street in Newburgh. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Bryant as a Level 2 threat, which means he is at "moderate risk of a repeat offense." According to the Division of Criminal Justice Services, Bryant had sexual intercourse with his 14-year-ol…

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by Zak Failla
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'Sexually Violent' Offender Convicted Of Raping Four Children Reports Move In Sparrow Bush 'Sexually Violent' Offender Convicted Of Raping Four Children Reports Move In Sparrow Bush
'Sexually Violent' Offender Convicted Of Raping Four Children Reports Move In Sparrow Bush A registered "sexually violent" offender convicted of raping four children under the age of 11 has reported a move in Orange County. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to Orange County residents regarding the residency of 21-year-old Robert Kelly, who has moved to an apartment on Darraugh Lane in Sparrow Bush. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Kelly as a Level 3 threat, which means he is a “high-risk repeat offender and possible threat to public safety.” He has also been designated as a sexually violent sex offender. Acco…

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by Zak Failla
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Sex Offender Convicted Of Abusing Teen Reports Move To Newburgh Sex Offender Convicted Of Abusing Teen Reports Move To Newburgh
Sex Offender Convicted Of Abusing Teen Reports Move To Newburgh A registered "sexually violent" offender convicted of having sexual intercourse with a teenage girl has reported a move in Orange County. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to Orange County residents regarding the residency of 49-year-old Harold Romer, who has moved to an apartment on Washington Street in Newburgh. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Romer as a level two threat, which means he is at "moderate risk of a repeat offense." He is also designated as a sexually violent offender. According to the Division of Crimin…

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by Zak Failla
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Sex Offender Convicted Of Abusing Teen Reports Move To Newburgh Sex Offender Convicted Of Abusing Teen Reports Move To Newburgh
Sex Offender Convicted Of Abusing Teen Reports Move To Newburgh A registered "sexually violent" offender convicted of having sexual intercourse with a teenage girl has reported a move in Orange County. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to Orange County residents regarding the residency of 49-year-old Harold Romer, who has moved to an apartment on Washington Street in Newburgh. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Romer as a level two threat, which means he is at "moderate risk of a repeat offense." He is also designated as a sexually violent offender. According to the Division of Crimin…

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by Zak Failla
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Engineer Who Lived In Area Sentenced For Attempt To Lure Child For Sex Engineer Who Lived In Area Sentenced For Attempt To Lure Child For Sex
Engineer Who Lived In Area Sentenced For Attempt To Lure Child For Sex A 26-year-old former Westchester resident who attempted to lure a child to engage in sexual activity was sentenced to 10 years probation and must register as a sex offender. The sentencing was delivered by Westchester County Court Judge Susan Cacace. The court approved his probation transfer to Erie County where he now resides. Rivu Dey, a chemical engineer who lived in White Plains, pleaded guilty to one count of attempted criminal sexual act in the second degree, a Class E felony. This charge specifically stated the defendant attempted to engage in a sex act with “another person…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Hudson Valley Registered Sex Offender Sentenced For Sexual Conduct With Boy Hudson Valley Registered Sex Offender Sentenced For Sexual Conduct With Boy
Hudson Valley Registered Sex Offender Sentenced For Sexual Conduct With Boy A registered sex offender has been sentenced for having sexual contact with a teenage boy in Northern Westchester. Kenneth Brody, 57, of Verplanck, received a 74-year state prison sentence from Westchester County Court Judge Susan Cacace on Tuesday,  Nov. 20 after his Sept. 26 conviction following a jury trial. On Friday, April 21, New York State Police and the Westchester County Child Advocacy investigated reports of a sexual offense that had been reported involving the Level 2 sex offender. According to police, during the investigation, Brody subjected the boy to multiple acts …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Man Convicted Of Sexually Abusing Teenage Girl Reports Move In Newburgh Man Convicted Of Sexually Abusing Teenage Girl Reports Move In Newburgh
Man Convicted Of Sexually Abusing Teenage Girl Reports Move In Newburgh A registered sex offender convicted of raping a 13-year-old girl has reported an address change in Orange County. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to Orange County residents regarding the residency of 38-year-old Alexander Surita, who has moved to a residence on Spring Street in Newburgh. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Surita as a level 2 threat, which means he is at "moderate risk of a repeat offense." According to the Division of Criminal Justice Services, Surita had sexual intercourse with his teenage vi…

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by Zak Failla
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Sex Offender Convicted Of Raping Intoxicated Woman Makes Move In Newburgh Sex Offender Convicted Of Raping Intoxicated Woman Makes Move In Newburgh
Sex Offender Convicted Of Raping Intoxicated Woman Makes Move In Newburgh A registered sexual offender convicted of raping an intoxicated woman unable to give consent has reported an address change in Orange County. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to Orange County residents regarding the residency of 47-year-old Pasquale Verrilli, who has reported an address change to an apartment on Broadway in Newburgh. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Verrilli a Level 3 threat, which means he is a “high-risk repeat offender and possible threat to public safety.” According to the Division of Criminal Just…

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by Zak Failla
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Hudson Valley Man Charged With Sending Sexual Images To Child Hudson Valley Man Charged With Sending Sexual Images To Child
Hudson Valley Man Charged With Sending Sexual Images To Child A two-month investigation conducted by state police and the Dutchess County Child Advocacy Center led to the arrest of a 20-year-old man who allegedly sent sexual images to a minor. In April, a parent in Wappinger reported a sexual offense to New York State Police investigators, alleging the offense involving a child. The subsequent investigation found that Wappinger resident David Fernandes allegedly sent the "inappropriate sexual material to a child under the age of 17." Fernandes was arrested on Monday and charged with first-degree disseminating indecent material to a minor, a …

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by Zak Failla
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Sex Offender Convicted Of Sex Acts With Children Makes Move In Newburgh Sex Offender Convicted Of Sex Acts With Children Makes Move In Newburgh
Sex Offender Convicted Of Sex Acts With Children Makes Move In Newburgh A registered sex offender who spent more than a decade in prison after being convicted of nearly a dozen sexual offenses has reported a move in Orange County. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to Orange County residents regarding the residency of 59-year-old Daryl Kelly, who has moved from a residence on Grand Street to an address on First Street in Newburgh. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Kelly as a level two threat, which means he is at "moderate risk of a repeat offense." According to the Division of Crim…

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Sex Offender Reports Move In Newburgh Sex Offender Reports Move In Newburgh
Sex Offender Reports Move In Newburgh A registered sex offender who was convicted of raping a teenage girl has reported a move in Orange County. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to Orange County residents regarding the residency of 25-year-old Steven Linares, who has moved to an address on Ann Street in Newburgh. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Linares as a level two threat, which means he is at "moderate risk of a repeat offense." According to the Division of Criminal Justice Services, Linares had sexual intercourse and contact with his 14-year…

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by Zak Failla
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Sex Offender Convicted Of Raping Girl Reports Move In Newburgh Sex Offender Convicted Of Raping Girl Reports Move In Newburgh
Sex Offender Convicted Of Raping Girl Reports Move In Newburgh A registered sex offender who was convicted of raping a teenage girl has reported a move in Orange County. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to Orange County residents regarding the residency of 38-year-old Alexander Surita, who has moved to an address on Grand Street in Newburgh. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Surita as a level two threat, which means he is at "moderate risk of a repeat offense." According to the Division of Criminal Justice Services, Surita had sexual intercourse with his 13-year-old victi…

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Sex Offender Convicted Of Raping Teen Makes Move In Newburgh Sex Offender Convicted Of Raping Teen Makes Move In Newburgh
Sex Offender Convicted Of Raping Teen Makes Move In Newburgh A registered sex offender who was convicted of raping a teenage girl has reported a move in Orange County. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to Orange County residents regarding the residency of 40-year-old Early Mullins, who has moved to an address on Dubois Street in Newburgh. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Mullins as a level two threat, which means he is at "moderate risk of a repeat offense." According to the Division of Criminal Justice Services, Mullins had sexual intercourse with his 16-year-old victi…

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Sex Offender Convicted Of Sex Acts With Children Makes Move In Newburgh Sex Offender Convicted Of Sex Acts With Children Makes Move In Newburgh
Sex Offender Convicted Of Sex Acts With Children Makes Move In Newburgh A registered sex offender who spent more than a decade in prison after being convicted of nearly a dozen sexual offenses has reported a move in Orange County. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to Orange County residents regarding the residency of 59-year-old Daryl Kelly, who has moved to an address on Grand Street in Newburgh. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Kelly as a level two threat, which means he is at "moderate risk of a repeat offense." According to the Division of Criminal Justice Services, Kelly had …

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by Zak Failla
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Sex Offender Makes Move In Newburgh Sex Offender Makes Move In Newburgh
Sex Offender Makes Move In Newburgh A registered sexual offender convicted of raping an intoxicated woman unable to give consent has reported an address change in Orange County. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to Orange County residents regarding the residency of 47-year-old Pasquale Verrilli, who has reported an address change to an apartment on Grand Street in Newburgh. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Verrilli a Level 3 threat, which means he is a “high-risk repeat offender and possible threat to public safety.” According to the Division of Criminal …

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by Zak Failla
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Sex Offender Reports Move To Newburgh Sex Offender Reports Move To Newburgh
Sex Offender Reports Move To Newburgh A registered "sexually violent" offender convicted of having sexual intercourse with a teenage girl has reported a move in Orange County. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to Orange County residents regarding the residency of 48-year-old Harold Romer, who has moved to an apartment on Washington Street in Newburgh. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Romer as a level two threat, which means he is at "moderate risk of a repeat offense." He is also designated as a sexually violent offender. According to th…

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