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Undercover Operation Leads To Arrest Of Hudson Valley Man For Attempted Rape Undercover Operation Leads To Arrest Of Hudson Valley Man For Attempted Rape
Undercover Operation Leads To Arrest Of Hudson Valley Man For Attempted Rape A lengthy undercover operation has led to the arrest of a Hudson Valley man for attempted rape and other charges. After completing the five-week investigation, New York State Police say it determined Putnam County resident Ravi Masand, age 46, traveled in his vehicle from his residence located in the hamlet of Mahopac to Orange County with the intention to meet a 10-year-old Middletown girl to engage in various sexual acts.  Masand planned to produce, sell, and distribute sex videos and images of the girl, said police. Masand was arrested on Thursday, April 4 …
Rape: Hudson Valley Duo Charged In Pair Of Attacks Rape: Hudson Valley Duo Charged In Pair Of Attacks
Rape: Hudson Valley Duo Charged In Pair Of Attacks Two men from the region have been charged with the rape of two women at the same home. The incidents took place in Ulster County on Saturday, July 15, at a home in the town of Shawangunk.  An investigation revealed that Ulster County resident Ronald Paul Dean, age 26, of the hamlet of Wallkill, sexually assaulted an individual at the home, said New York State Police Trooper Steven Nevel. At the same time, Lawrence James Wilson, age 27, also from the hamlet of Wallkill sexually assaulted a different person along with Dean while at the home, Nevel said. Wilson was charged with rape. De…
Man From Region Sexually Abused Child Under Age 17, Police Say Man From Region Sexually Abused Child Under Age 17, Police Say
Man From Region Sexually Abused Child Under Age 17, Police Say A 32-year-old man from the region is facing multiple charges after allegedly sexually abusing a minor, authorities said. Saratoga County resident Philip Spergel, of Clifton Park, was arrested Friday, March 3, according to State Police. It followed an investigation that began in October 2022, when troopers received a complaint about alleged inappropriate sexual contact between a person under the age of 17 and an unknown man. Investigators determined that Spergel had sexual contact with the victim in the towns of Colonie in Albany County and Brunswick in Rensselaer County, police said. He …
Would-Be Child Rapist Busted By Undercover Agents In Region, Police Say Would-Be Child Rapist Busted By Undercover Agents In Region, Police Say
Would-Be Child Rapist Busted By Undercover Agents In Region, Police Say A 63-year-old man from the region is facing charges after allegedly attempting to meet a child for sex.  Rensselaer County resident Hadj Ounis, of Troy, was arrested on multiple sex charges Monday, Jan. 30, following an investigation by New York State Police. Members of the agency’s Computer Crimes Unit and the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force determined that Ounis made arrangements and traveled to meet who he believed was a 14-year-old for sex, according to police. Ounis was arrested after he reportedly showed up to the predetermined meeting spot in Colonie. He is facing …
Pleasant Valley Man Accused Of Raping Teen 'Known To Him' Pleasant Valley Man Accused Of Raping Teen 'Known To Him'
Pleasant Valley Man Accused Of Raping Teen 'Known To Him' A Hudson Valley man has been charged after state police say he raped a teenage victim known to him. According to New York State Police, Dutchess County resident Sean Kelly, age 49, of Pleasant Valley was arrested on Wednesday, Jan. 4, and charged with: Second-degree criminal sex act, a Class D felony Third-degree rape, a Class E felony An investigation determined Kelly engaged in sexual conduct with a victim that was known to him under the age of 15, and again under the age of 17. Kelly was arraigned in the town of Pleasant Valley Court and remanded to the Dutchess County Jail in lie…
Are There More Victims? Man From Region Accused Of Meeting '14-Year-Old' For Sex Are There More Victims? Man From Region Accused Of Meeting '14-Year-Old' For Sex
Are There More Victims? Man From Region Accused Of Meeting '14-Year-Old' For Sex Police in the region say there may be more victims out there after a man was arrested for allegedly traveling to meet who he believed was a 14-year-old for sex. Albany County resident Blair Paczkowski, age 47, of Colonie, was arrested on Friday, Dec. 9, following an investigation by State Police’s Computer Crimes Unit and the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. Investigators determined that Paczkowski had made plans to drive to an agreed location in Colonie in order to meet the purported teen for “sexual exploitation,” police said. He was taken into custody after arriving at the a…
49-Year-Old Charged With Rape After Joint Investigation In Region 49-Year-Old Charged With Rape After Joint Investigation In Region
49-Year-Old Charged With Rape After Joint Investigation In Region A 49-year-old man from the region is behind bars, accused of rape. Sullivan County resident Hummler Colas, of the town of Thompson, was arrested following a joint investigation by New York State Police and Sullivan County Child Protective Services. Police did not specify the age of the alleged victim or the relationship between the two. Colas was charged with third-degree rape and criminal sex act, both felonies, and endangering the welfare of a child, a misdemeanor. He was arraigned at the Town of Mamakating Court, where a judge ordered him held at the Sullivan County jail on $60,000 bon…
26-Year-Old Accused Of Raping Victim 'Known To Him' In Area, Police Say 26-Year-Old Accused Of Raping Victim 'Known To Him' In Area, Police Say
26-Year-Old Accused Of Raping Victim 'Known To Him' In Area, Police Say A 26-year-old man from Northern Westchester was arrested and accused of raping and assaulting a victim in the region.  Alexander Backofen, of Bedford, was arrested on Wednesday, May 25, according to New York State Police. Police said he was charged with the following: First-degree rape  Two counts of first-degree criminal sex act Second-degree assault  State Police said investigators determined that Backofen traveled to Carmel and raped and assaulted a victim who is "known to him." He was arraigned and remanded to the Putnam County Jail in lieu of $75,000 cash bail or…
Man Accused Of Breaking Into House To Sexually Assault Victim In Dutchess Man Accused Of Breaking Into House To Sexually Assault Victim In Dutchess
Man Accused Of Breaking Into House To Sexually Assault Victim In Dutchess A Hudson Valley man has been arrested for allegedly breaking into a home and sexually assaulting a resident. Dutchess County resident Thomas E. Ryan, age 54, of LaGrange, was arrested on Thursday, Dec. 2, for the Monday, Nov. 1 incident, said Trooper AJ Hicks. According to Hicks, Troopers were dispatched to a residence in the town of Amenia for a report of a burglary in progress.  An investigation determined Ryan illegally entered the residence through a window and sexually assaulted the victim. Ryan was arrested and charged with: Criminal sex act Burglary Sexual abuse  He was…
Inmate Charged With Committing Criminal Sex Act At Area Prison Inmate Charged With Committing Criminal Sex Act At Area Prison
Inmate Charged With Committing Criminal Sex Act At Area Prison An inmate at an area prison was arrested for allegedly forcing another inmate to perform sex acts on him. New York State Police in Orange County arrested Javon Roberts, 20, on Monday, May 11, after being notified of the incident at the Goshen Secure Center, said Trooper Steven Nevel. Roberts was charged with criminal sex act and harassment, following an investigation into a physical altercation at the prison, located at Cross Road in the town of Goshen, said Nevel. According to Nevel, investigators learned that Roberts allegedly forced another inmate to perform sex acts on him. Roberts wa…
Man Charged With Performing Sex Acts With Minors In Area, Police Say Man Charged With Performing Sex Acts With Minors In Area, Police Say
Man Charged With Performing Sex Acts With Minors In Area, Police Say A 20-year-old area man has been arrested for performing sex acts with minors in Orange County. Ulster County resident Aziz Tariqu, of New Paltz, was arrested by the town of Montgomery Police on Thursday, March 12, after conducting an investigation regarding a sexual assault, said the Town of Montgomery Police Investigator Stephen Ragni. The alleged incident took place within the Town of Montgomery and involved sexual acts with minors, Ragni. Because of the nature of the crime and age of the victims, additional information was not provided. Islam was charged with felony criminal …
Man Accused Of Engaging In Sex Act With Minor At Town Of Poughkeepsie Hotel Man Accused Of Engaging In Sex Act With Minor At Town Of Poughkeepsie Hotel
Man Accused Of Engaging In Sex Act With Minor At Town Of Poughkeepsie Hotel A 46-year-old man has been accused of engaging in a sex act with a child at an area hotel and authorities say they are now looking for other possible victims. New York State Police from the Poughkeepsie barracks arrested Northern Fairfield County resident Eric J. Fenyes, of Sherman, on Tuesday, Feb. 18 and charged him with second-degree criminal sex act, a Class D felony. An investigation determined Fenyes engaged in sexual conduct with a victim under 15 years of age at a hotel in the Town of Poughkeepsie in November of 2019, according to state police. Fenyes was arraigned before the Town…
Man Who Worked At Training Center In Area Sexually Abused Minor, State Police Say Man Who Worked At Training Center In Area Sexually Abused Minor, State Police Say
Man Who Worked At Training Center In Area Sexually Abused Minor, State Police Say A 36-year-old man has been accused of sexually abusing a minor for two years while the suspect worked at a training center in the area. Orange County resident Carlos E. Hernandez, of Montgomery, was arrested on Thursday, Jan. 23 by state police troopers in the Hudson Valley and charged with first-degree criminal sex act and first-degree sex abuse, both felonies.  An investigation revealed that Hernandez sexually abused the minor between 2010 and 2012 while he was employed at the Golden Shoe Training Center in the town of Crawford, state police said. He was arraigned in …
Area Man Accused Of Raping Minor Several Times, Police Say Area Man Accused Of Raping Minor Several Times, Police Say
Area Man Accused Of Raping Minor Several Times, Police Say A 58-year-old area man has been arrested for allegedly raping a minor several times. Robert T. Bruno, of Newburgh, was arrested on Wednesday, Sept. 4, by Saugerties Police and charged with four counts of second-degree rape, criminal sex act, and third-degree rape, all felonies, said Saugerties Police Chief Joseph Sinagra. Bruno's arrest stems from an investigation after a report was made accusing him of having sexual intercourse with a minor, Sinagra said. Following his arrest, Bruno was arraigned in the Village of Saugerties Justice Court and remanded to the Ulster County Jail in lie…
Dutchess Man Sentenced For Home Invasion, Robbery, Sexual Assault Dutchess Man Sentenced For Home Invasion, Robbery, Sexual Assault
Dutchess Man Sentenced For Home Invasion, Robbery, Sexual Assault A man from Wappingers Falls who physically and sexually assaulted a woman in front of her child may spend the rest of his life in prison after being sentenced. Dominique Gomez, 27, was found guilty on charges that include predatory sexual assault (a Class A-II felony), first-degree criminal sex act, first-degree assault and first-degree burglary (all Class B felonies), second-degree strangulation (a Class D felony) and endangering the welfare of a child, a Class A misdemeanor. After being found guilty of all charges by a 12-person jury, Gomez was sentenced to a term of 25 years to life in p…
Wappingers Falls Man Sexually Assaults Victim After Burglary, Police Say Wappingers Falls Man Sexually Assaults Victim After Burglary, Police Say
Wappingers Falls Man Sexually Assaults Victim After Burglary, Police Say A 26-year-old man is behind bars after state police say he illegally entered an area residence, demanded money, then physically and sexually assaulted the victim. The arrest comes after a weeks-long investigation following the incident, which occurred on Dec. 23, 2018 in the Village of Wappingers Falls. On Thursday, Jan. 31, state police from the Wappinger barracks arrested Dominique Gomez of Wappingers Falls. He was charged with predatory sexual assault (a Class A-II felony), first-degree criminal sex act, first-degree assault and first-degree burglary (all Class B felonies), second-d…
Area Woman Charged With Committing Sex Act On A Child Area Woman Charged With Committing Sex Act On A Child
Area Woman Charged With Committing Sex Act On A Child A 55-year-old Northern Westchester woman is behind bars after state police say she committed a sexual act on a child. Troopers responded to Hudson Valley Hospital for a report of a criminal sex act on Friday, July 20. Investigators determined Patricia A. Dolan of Cortlandt committed the act on a victim under the age of 13, according to state police. On Saturday, July 21, State Police from the Cortlandt barracks arrested Dolan. She was charged with Criminal Sex Act in the first degree, a Class B felony. Dolan was arraigned before the town of Cortlandt Court, and remanded to the Westchester …