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Man Who Fled From Authorities Accused Of Having Sex With Underage Teen, Police Say

A 33-year-old Hudson Valley man accused of having sex with an underage teen has been apprehended after allegedly attempting to flee from authorities, police said.

A 33-year-old Hudson Valley man accused of having sex with an underage teen has been apprehended after allegedly attempting to flee from authorities, police said.

A 33-year-old Hudson Valley man accused of having sex with an underage teen has been apprehended after allegedly attempting to flee from authorities, police said.

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On Sunday, April 25, at approximately 12:35 a.m. state police from the Ellenville barracks responded to a residence in Accord for a report of a possible rape. 

An investigation revealed that Shane Wyant, from Accord, was having sexual relations with a person younger than 15. 

Wyant fled the area before troopers arrived, he was located later at a nearby residence, state police said. 

Shane Wyant was charged with first- and second-degree rape, both felonies. He was also charged with endangering the welfare of a child, a misdemeanor. 

Wyant was arraigned in the Town of Rochester Court. 

He was released on his own recognizance with a return date of Wednesday, May 5. 

An order of protection was served to Wyant to stay away from the victim, according to state police.

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