SHARE

Man From Region 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.

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

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

Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons/Gustavo Castillo

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. 

to follow Daily Voice Hyde Park and receive free news updates.

SCROLL TO NEXT ARTICLE