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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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Repeat Offender Shares Child Porn To Social Media, Gets Years In Prison In Hudson Valley Repeat Offender Shares Child Porn To Social Media, Gets Years In Prison In Hudson Valley
Repeat Offender Shares Child Porn To Social Media, Gets Years In Prison In Hudson Valley A sex offender from Northern Westchester who was already on probation for another offense will spend years in prison after sharing child pornography on social media.  Yorktown resident Dylan Rodriguez, age 31, was sentenced on Tuesday, March 7 to three to six years in state prison for sharing child pornography online, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced.  Rodriguez, who was already on probation for another sex offense at the time of his arrest, uploaded a video of an approximately five-year-old female child engaged in sexual conduct to Kik, an onl…

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Hudson Valley Sex Offender Shares Child Porn On Social Media, Gets Years In Prison Hudson Valley Sex Offender Shares Child Porn On Social Media, Gets Years In Prison
Hudson Valley Sex Offender Shares Child Porn On Social Media, Gets Years In Prison An already-registered sex offender from Westchester County was sentenced to years in prison for sharing child pornography on social media.  Yonkers resident Demetrious Kotopoulos, age 41, was sentenced to three to six years in state prison for sharing and possessing child pornography, Westchester County District Attorney Miriam Rocah announced on Tuesday, Jan. 31.  Kotopoulos, who was already on probation for a prior sex offense conviction, uploaded a file of a nude child engaged in sexual conduct to the social media messaging platform Discord on two occasions between March 2…

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by Ben Crnic
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Local Man Nabbed For Violating Sex Offender Registry Resists Arrest, Police Say Local Man Nabbed For Violating Sex Offender Registry Resists Arrest, Police Say
Local Man Nabbed For Violating Sex Offender Registry Resists Arrest, Police Say A high-risk sexual offender in the Hudson Valley was arrested again for allegedly violating the Sex Offender Registry, officials said. The Ulster County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of Town of Ulster resident Christopher Johnson, age 29, who also allegedly resisted when troopers attempted to take him into custody. Johnson, a Level 3 sex offender, was the subject of an investigation earlier this month due to an active warrant out for his arrest for violating the Sex Offender Registry, police said. When he was located, Johnson allegedly physically resisted. He was charged with viola…

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Here's How You Can Check Sex Offenders In Area Before Trick Or Treating Here's How You Can Check Sex Offenders In Area Before Trick Or Treating
Here's How You Can Check Sex Offenders In Area Before Trick Or Treating Parents in New York can make use of an online tool to ensure that neighborhoods are safe before their kids head out to trick-or-treat on Halloween on Friday, Oct. 31. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services allows area residents to search by city, by neighborhoods, or even by individual streets to check out a list of registered sex offenders where their kids may be trick-or-treating. New York State’s Sex Offender Registry was created by the state’s Sex Offender Registration Act. It is intended to provide the public with information on the status and location of sex offender…

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by Zak Failla
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Sex Offender Reports Move To Yorktown Sex Offender Reports Move To Yorktown
Sex Offender Reports Move To Yorktown A registered sex offender convicted of possessing child pornography has reported a move in Westchester County. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to residents in Westchester regarding the residency of 48-year-old Henry Steeneck, who has reported a move to Chase Road in Yorktown Heights. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Steeneck as 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, Steeneck was caught with chi…

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by Zak Failla
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Sex Offender Reports Move To Yorktown Sex Offender Reports Move To Yorktown
Sex Offender Reports Move To Yorktown A registered sex offender convicted of sexually abusing a girl under the age of 11 has reported a move in Northern Westchester. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to Westchester residents regarding the residency of 41-year-old Jorge Hernandez, who has moved to a residence on Quinlan Street in Yorktown Heights. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Hernandez as a level two threat, which means he is at "moderate risk of a repeat offense." According to the Division of Criminal Justice Services, Hernandez had sexual contact with …

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by Zak Failla
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NY Sex Offenders Don't Have To Disclose Facebook Accounts To Law Enforcement, Court Says NY Sex Offenders Don't Have To Disclose Facebook Accounts To Law Enforcement, Court Says
NY Sex Offenders Don't Have To Disclose Facebook Accounts To Law Enforcement, Court Says People convicted of sexual offenses in New York will not have to disclose their status and will be permitted to use their Facebook accounts provided they don’t use a false name. The New York State Supreme Court unanimously made the ruling on Thursday, June 27, after a man from Ticonderoga was charged for failing to disclose to state officials that he used the social media website. His case has since been dismissed. The question arose regarding Arthur Ellis, Jr., who was convicted of a sexual offense in 2011 in Essex County and was obligated to disclose that he had a Facebook account when he…

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by Zak Failla
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'Sexually Violent' Offender Convicted Of Raping Child Reports Move From Jail To Peekskill 'Sexually Violent' Offender Convicted Of Raping Child Reports Move From Jail To Peekskill
'Sexually Violent' Offender Convicted Of Raping Child Reports Move From Jail To Peekskill A registered "sexually violent" offender convicted of raping a minor under the age of 13 has reported a move in Westchester County. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to residents in Westchester regarding the residency of 37-year-old Anastacio Valencia, who has reported a move from Westchester County Jail to a residence on Reynolds Street in Peekskill. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Valencia as a level two threat, which means he is at "moderate risk of a repeat offense." He has also been designated a…

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by Zak Failla
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Registered Sex Offender With Lengthy Rap Sheet Reports Move In Area Registered Sex Offender With Lengthy Rap Sheet Reports Move In Area
Registered Sex Offender With Lengthy Rap Sheet Reports Move In Area A registered sex offender with a lengthy rap sheet in Westchester who was convicted of sexually assaulting a teenager has reported a move in the area. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to Westchester residents regarding the residency of 33-year-old Steven Cilento, who has reported a move to a residence on Depew Street in Peekskill. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Cilento as a level two threat, which means he is at "moderate risk of a repeat offense." According to the Division of Criminal Justice Services, Cilento had d…

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by Zak Failla
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Registered Sex Offender Convicted Of Raping 15-Year-Old Reports Move From Jail To Poughkeepsie Registered Sex Offender Convicted Of Raping 15-Year-Old Reports Move From Jail To Poughkeepsie
Registered Sex Offender Convicted Of Raping 15-Year-Old Reports Move From Jail To Poughkeepsie A registered sex offender convicted of raping a 15-year-old girl has reported a move in Dutchess County. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to Dutchess residents regarding the residency of 47-year-old Robert Storts, who has moved from the Dutchess County Jail to a residence on Cannon Street in Poughkeepsie. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Storts as a Level 2 threat, which means he is at "moderate risk of a repeat offense." According to the Division of Criminal Justice Services, Storts had sexual intercourse with hi…

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by Zak Failla
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Convicted Child Molester, Sex Offender, Reports Move In Somers Convicted Child Molester, Sex Offender, Reports Move In Somers
Convicted Child Molester, Sex Offender, Reports Move In Somers A registered sex offender who was convicted of molesting a child in Rhode Island in 2012 has report a move in Northern Westchester. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to Westchester residents regarding the residency of 44-year-old Joseph Chiarella, who has reported a move to the Heritage Hills condominium complex in Somers. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Chiarella as a level two threat, which means he is at "moderate risk of a repeat offense." According to the Division of Criminal Justice Services, Chiarella …

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by Zak Failla
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Sex Offender Convicted Of Raping Teen Reports Move To Poughkeepsie Sex Offender Convicted Of Raping Teen Reports Move To Poughkeepsie
Sex Offender Convicted Of Raping Teen Reports Move To Poughkeepsie A registered sex offender convicted of raping a teenage girl has reported an address change in Dutchess County. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to Dutchess residents regarding the residency of 55-year-old Shane Bower, who has moved from Route 44 in Pleasant Valley to a residence on Academy Street in Poughkeepsie. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Bowers as a level two threat, which means he is at "moderate risk of a repeat offense." According to the Division of Criminal Justice Services, Bowers had "deviate sexual inte…

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by Zak Failla
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Sex Offender Convicted Of Sexual Abuse Reports Move From Jail To Poughkeepsie Sex Offender Convicted Of Sexual Abuse Reports Move From Jail To Poughkeepsie
Sex Offender Convicted Of Sexual Abuse Reports Move From Jail To Poughkeepsie A registered sex offender who was convicted of felony sexual offense has reported a move in Dutchess County. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to Dutchess residents regarding the residency of 49-year-old Marisol Soto, who has moved from the Dutchess County Jail to a North Hamilton Street residence in Poughkeepsie. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Soto as a level two threat, which means she is at "moderate risk of a repeat offense." According to the Division of Criminal Justice Services, Soto committed an undisclosed fel…

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by Zak Failla
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Here's What Hudson Valley County Saw An Increase In Crime Here's What Hudson Valley County Saw An Increase In Crime
Here's What Hudson Valley County Saw An Increase In Crime New data from The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services has listed several Hudson Valley counties for having the highest crime rates in the state, with one seeing an increase. The data encompasses statistics surrounding index crimes, which include violent crimes like murder as well as property crimes like burglary. Though the data revealed that crime as a whole is on the decline, it also brought awareness to a total of five Hudson Valley counties with higher crime rates. Here are the counties that saw an increase in crime around the Hudson Valley, along with their five-year c…

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by Valerie Musson
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Sex Offender Convicted Of Abusing Woman Reports Move To Croton-On-Hudson Sex Offender Convicted Of Abusing Woman Reports Move To Croton-On-Hudson
Sex Offender Convicted Of Abusing Woman Reports Move To Croton-On-Hudson A registered sex offender convicted of sexually abusing a woman has changed addresses in Westchester County. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to Westchester residents regarding the residency of 46-year-old Shawn Rutledge, who has moved from Elmsford to a home on Furnace Dock Road in Croton-on-Hudson. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Rutledge as a level two threat, which means he is at "moderate risk of a repeat offense." According to the Division of Criminal Justice Services, Rutledge sexually abused his female victim,…

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by Zak Failla
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'Sexually Violent' Offender Convicted Of Raping 8-Year-Old Girl Reports Move To Pleasant Valley 'Sexually Violent' Offender Convicted Of Raping 8-Year-Old Girl Reports Move To Pleasant Valley
'Sexually Violent' Offender Convicted Of Raping 8-Year-Old Girl Reports Move To Pleasant Valley A registered "sexually violent" offender convicted of sexually abusing an 8-year-old girl has reported a move in Dutchess County. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to Dutchess residents regarding the residency of 55-year-old Peter Cassels, who reported a move to Traver Road in Pleasant Valley. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Cassels 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 …

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by Zak Failla
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Registered Sex Offender Convicted Of Abusing Girl, 5, Reports Move In Poughkeepsie Registered Sex Offender Convicted Of Abusing Girl, 5, Reports Move In Poughkeepsie
Registered Sex Offender Convicted Of Abusing Girl, 5, Reports Move In Poughkeepsie A registered sexual offender convicted of having sexual contact with a 5-year-old girl has reported a move in Dutchess County. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to Dutchess residents regarding the residency of 45-year-old James Jones, who has reported an address change from Church Street to Innis Avenue in Poughkeepsie. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Jones 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, Jone…

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by Zak Failla
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'Sexually Violent' Offender Convicted Of Incest Reports Move In Area 'Sexually Violent' Offender Convicted Of Incest Reports Move In Area
'Sexually Violent' Offender Convicted Of Incest Reports Move In Area A registered "sexually violent" offender convicted of incest and sodomy involving a teenage girl has reported a move in Dutchess County. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to Dutchess residents regarding the residency of 44-year-old Sequamn Storts, who has reported a move from the Dutchess County Jail to a residence on East Market Street in Hyde Park. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Storts as a level two threat, which means he is at "moderate risk of a repeat offense." He is also designated as a "sexually violent offende…

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by Zak Failla
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Registered Sex Offender Convicted Of Abusing Girl, 5, Reports Move In Area Registered Sex Offender Convicted Of Abusing Girl, 5, Reports Move In Area
Registered Sex Offender Convicted Of Abusing Girl, 5, Reports Move In Area A registered sexual offender convicted of having sexual contact with a 5-year-old girl has reported a move in Dutchess County. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to Dutchess residents regarding the residency of 45-year-old James Jones, who has reported an address change from Church Street to Innis Avenue in Poughkeepsie. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Jones 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, Jone…

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by Zak Failla
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Registered Level 3 Sex Offender Busted With Child Porn Reports Move In Brewster Registered Level 3 Sex Offender Busted With Child Porn Reports Move In Brewster
Registered Level 3 Sex Offender Busted With Child Porn Reports Move In Brewster A registered sex offender convicted of possessing child pornography involving children under the age of 11 has reported a move in Putnam County. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to Putnam residents regarding the residency of 51-year-old Alex Amoroso, who has moved to a residence on Sodom Road in Brewster Members of the Putnam County Sheriff’s office, armed with a search warrant, conducted a search of the Putnam Valley home of Alex Amoroso and seized multiple electronic devices on April 19 last year. The investigators continued the investigat…

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'Sexually Violent' Offender Convicted Of Raping 8-Year-Old Girl Reports Move To Fishkill 'Sexually Violent' Offender Convicted Of Raping 8-Year-Old Girl Reports Move To Fishkill
'Sexually Violent' Offender Convicted Of Raping 8-Year-Old Girl Reports Move To Fishkill A registered "sexually violent" offender convicted of sexually abusing an 8-year-old girl has reported a move in Dutchess County. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to Dutchess residents regarding the residency of 55-year-old Peter Cassels, who reported a move to Saratoga Lane in Fishkill. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Cassels 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…

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by Zak Failla
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Registered 'Lifetime' Sex Offender Reports Move In Hudson Valley Registered 'Lifetime' Sex Offender Reports Move In Hudson Valley
Registered 'Lifetime' Sex Offender Reports Move In Hudson Valley A registered "lifetime" sexual offender convicted of sodomizing two children has reported a move in Dutchess County. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to Dutchess residents regarding the residency of 73-year-old Richard Myers, who has reported an address change from Poughkeepsie to a residence on South Mesier Avenue in Wappingers Falls. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Myers a Level 3 threat, which means he is a “high-risk repeat offender and possible threat to public safety.” He has also been designated for lifetim…

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by Zak Failla
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Sex Offender Reports Move To Patterson Sex Offender Reports Move To Patterson
Sex Offender Reports Move To Patterson A registered sex offender who was convicted of sexually abusing a 7-year-old girl has reported a move in the area. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert to Putnam County residents regarding the residency of 62-year-old Anthony Marino, who has moved to a residence on Newburgh Road in Patterson. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Marino as a level two threat, which means he is at "moderate risk of a repeat offense." Possible sexual abuse was reported to state police in August last year. involving Marino and a child less than 13 years of …

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'Sexually Violent' Offender Convicted Of Incest Reports Move In Area 'Sexually Violent' Offender Convicted Of Incest Reports Move In Area
'Sexually Violent' Offender Convicted Of Incest Reports Move In Area A registered "sexually violent" offender convicted of incest and sodomy involving a teenage girl has reported a move in Dutchess County. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to Dutchess residents regarding the residency of 44-year-old Sequamn Storts, who has moved from Hyde Park to a residence on North Hamilton Street in Poughkeepsie. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Storts 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."  Accordin…

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by Zak Failla
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Registered Sex Offender With Lengthy Rap Sheet Reports Move In Peekskill Registered Sex Offender With Lengthy Rap Sheet Reports Move In Peekskill
Registered Sex Offender With Lengthy Rap Sheet Reports Move In Peekskill A registered sex offender with a lengthy rap sheet in Westchester who was convicted of sexually assaulting a teenager has reported a move in the area. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to Westchester residents regarding the residency of 33-year-old Steven Cilento, who has reported a move to a residence on Depew Street in Peekskill. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Cilento as a level two threat, which means he is at "moderate risk of a repeat offense." According to the Division of Criminal Justice Services, Cilento had d…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Sex Offender Convicted Of Sexual Contact With Girl Moves In Area Sex Offender Convicted Of Sexual Contact With Girl Moves In Area
Sex Offender Convicted Of Sexual Contact With Girl Moves In Area A registered sex offender convicted of having sexual contact with a 12-year-old girl has reported a move in Dutchess County. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert on Tuesday to Dutchess residents regarding the residency of 62-year-old Allan Willig, who has moved to an apartment on Maple Street in Poughkeepsie. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Willig as a Level 2 threat, which means he is at "moderate risk of a repeat offense." According to the Division of Criminal Justice Services, Willig had deviate sexual intercourse and …

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by Zak Failla
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'Sexually Violent' Offender Convicted Of Abusing 7-Year-Old Reports Move To Wassaic 'Sexually Violent' Offender Convicted Of Abusing 7-Year-Old Reports Move To Wassaic
'Sexually Violent' Offender Convicted Of Abusing 7-Year-Old Reports Move To Wassaic A registered "sexually violent" offender convicted of having sexual contact with a 7-year-old girl has reported a move in Dutchess County. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to Dutchess residents regarding the residency of 27-year-old Gregory Dunckle, who has reported a move from Catskill to Sinpatch Road in Wassaic. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Dunckle 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 …

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'Sexually Violent' Offender Convicted Of Two Rapes Reports Move To Area 'Sexually Violent' Offender Convicted Of Two Rapes Reports Move To Area
'Sexually Violent' Offender Convicted Of Two Rapes Reports Move To Area A registered "sexually violent" offender convicted of a pair of rape charges has reported an address change in Dutchess County. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to Dutchess residents regarding the residency of 62-year-old Randy Johnson, who has moved to a residence on Hudson Avenue in Poughkeepsie. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Johnson 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. Ac…

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by Zak Failla
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'Sexually Violent' Offender Reports Move Out Of Putnam 'Sexually Violent' Offender Reports Move Out Of Putnam
'Sexually Violent' Offender Reports Move Out Of Putnam A registered "sexually violent" offender convicted of sodomizing and having deviate sexual intercourse with a stranger reported a move out of Putnam County and into Fairfield County. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to Putnam residents regarding the residency of 62-year-old Louis Trama, who has moved from a Maple Drive home in Mahopac to West Rocks Road in Norwalk. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Trama as a Level 3 threat, which means he is a “high-risk repeat offender and possible threat to public safety.” H…

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by Zak Failla
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'Sexually Violent' Former Kung Fu Instructor Reports Move To Putnam 'Sexually Violent' Former Kung Fu Instructor Reports Move To Putnam
'Sexually Violent' Former Kung Fu Instructor Reports Move To Putnam A registered "sexually violent" offender convicted of sexually abusing four young girls while he was a kung fu instructor in Northern Westchester has reported a move into Putnam County. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to Westchester and Putnam residents regarding the residency of 75-year-old Frank DeMaria, who has moved from Valhalla to a residence on Fairway Drive in Mahopac. (Note: the residence is in Mahopac, and is not Fairview Court in Carmel Hamlet.) The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned former Ossining resi…

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