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Dutchess Man Charged With Sex Abuse Of Child

A 27-year-old area man has been charged with allegedly having sex with an underage child.

Alex Ramos-Hernandez

Alex Ramos-Hernandez

Photo Credit: Dutchess County Sheriff's Office

Alex Ramos-Hernandez, of Pawling, was arrested following an investigation by the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office in connection along with the Child Advocacy Center, said Capt. John Watterson.

Ramos-Hernandez was arrested on Friday, Sept. 27, and is accused of having inappropriate sexual contact with the victim who he knows, Watterson said.

"At this time there doesn’t appear to be a threat to public safety," he said.

Ramos-Hernandez was charged with one count of sexual abuse and is being held at the Dutchess County Jail on $2,500 cash bail/$5,000 bond.

If anyone has any information related to this case or similar incidents associated with Ramos-Hernandez they are urged to contact Deputy David Meyer at 845-486-3778 or dmmeyer@dutchessny.gov.

Information can also be provided via the Sheriff’s Office tipline at 845-605-CLUE (2583) or dcsotips@gmail.com, and all information will be kept confidential.

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