Fallsburg Man Charged With Rape In Child Abuse Investigation

A 47-year-old man from the region is facing rape and child endangerment charges following an investigation by police and Child Protective Services.

Nicole Valinote

07/03/2022 11:15 a.m.

Edward Hotalen, of Fallsburg, was arrested after an investigation from the Sullivan County Child Protective Services and New York State Police, authorities announced on Friday, July 1.

State Police said Hotalen was charged with:

Third-degree rape
Third-degree criminal sex act
Third-degree sexual abuse
Endangering the welfare of a child

He was arraigned and remanded to the Sullivan County Jail in lieu of $5,000 cash bail, $10,000.00 Secure Bond, or $20,000.00 Partially Secure Bond, police said.

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