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Area Man Arrested For Sexually Assaulting Child Under 13, Police Say

An area man was allegedly busted for sexually assaulting a child under the age of 13 following an investigation by the state police child abuse unit.

New York State Police arrested an Orange County man for allegedly sexually abusing a child under the age of 13.

New York State Police arrested an Orange County man for allegedly sexually abusing a child under the age of 13.

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Orange County resident Johnathan Diaz Flores, age 35, of Newburgh, was arrested on Thursday, July 29, after state police received a report on the Child Abuse Hotline, said New York State Trooper Steven Nevel.

Following the report, an investigation was conducted and found that Diaz Flores "did engage in a course of sexual conduct with a child who was less than 13," state police said.

Diza Flores was charged with sexual conduct against a child and endangering the welfare of a child.

He was arraigned and released on his own recognizance to appear in court at a later date.

An order of protection was issued for the child.

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