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Man Charged For Sexually Abusing Child In Region
A man from the region has been charged with the sexual abuse of a child under the age of 11 after police received a tip. Patrick Williams-Batchelder, age 22, of Rensselaer, was arrested in Columbia County on Friday, April 15 for first-degree sexual abuse. According to New York State Police, law enforcement received a tip of the sexual abuse involving Williams-Batchelder, said Trooper AJ Hicks. A follow-up investigation determined that Williams-Batchelder sexually abused a victim under the age of 11-years old, Hicks said. Williams-Batchelder was remanded to the Columbia County Jail in lieu…
Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Sexually Abusing Child In Dutchess
A monthlong investigation into reported sexual abuse of a child in the area led to the arrest of a 36-year-old man who targeted a minor, authorities announced. In Dutchess County, Hyde Park resident Areas Washington was arrested on Friday, Dec. 3 following an investigation into claims that he abused a minor years ago in the Town of Pleasant Valley. Dutchess County Sheriff Capt. John Watterson said that the investigation into Washington determined that he allegedly had sexual contact with his underage victim several years ago. Watterson said that “no further details about the case or victim…
Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Sexually Abusing Child In Area
A 55-year-old area man has been accused of sexually abusing a child, state police said. The charge comes after state police said a tip led to an investigation that determined Orange County resident John Suchomel, of Monroe, sexually abused the child under the age of 13 in the village of Philmont. On Friday, Sept. 4, State Police from the Livingston barracks arrested Suchomel and charged him with first-degree sexual abuse, a Class D felony. Suchomel was arraigned before the Village of Philmont Court, and remanded to the Columbia County Jail in lieu of $2,000 cash bail or $10,000 bon…
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Police: Dutchess Man Lured Child On Social Media Before Committing Rape
A 21-year-old man is behind bars after state police say he lured a 13-year-old on social media to send photos before eventually breaking into the victim's home and committing forcible rape. Allegations of sexual assault were reported to state police on Monday, June 25 in Carmel. A subsequent investigation found Anthony E. Barrera Ramirez of Dover began having conversations with the child on a social media application, police said. The conversations became sexual in nature, and Barrera Ramirez was able to entice the victim to send inappropriate photos, according to police. Barrera Ramirez …