Sex Offender Convicted Of Raping Teen Reports Move To Poughkeepsie

The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to Dutchess residents regarding the residency of 32-year-old Justin Tartt, who has moved from to a residence on Rose Street in Poughkeepsie.

The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Tartt as a level 2 threat, which means he is at "moderate risk of a repeat offense."

According to the Division of Criminal Justice Services, Tartt had sexual intercourse with his 15-year-old victim in November 2004 and he was convicted of third-degree rape in August 2007. He was sentenced to six months in jail and 10 years probation. He is now under the jurisdiction of the Poughkeepsie City Police Department.

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