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Man Charged With Sex Abuse Of Minor In Region, State Police Say
New York State Police are asking any possible victims of a man who was charged with alleged sex abuse in the region to come forward.
Orange County resident James A. Grant, age 73, of Pine Bush, was arrested on Wednesday, Feb. 8, for sexual abuse and endangering the welfare of a child, said Trooper Steven Nevel.
State police were notified on Friday, Jan. 27 that Grant touched a minor in an inappropriate manner. An investigation revealed that on Tuesday, Jan. 24, he inappropriately touched a minor under the age of 11, Nevel said.
In Ulster County, Grant was arraigned in the Town of Wawarsing…
Man, Age 42, Indicted For Rape Of 7-Year-Old In Hudson Valley, DA Says
A Hudson Valley man has been indicted for the alleged rape and sexual abuse of a 7-year-old girl.
Ottoniel Gomez-Martinez, age 42, of Ramapo, was charged on Thursday, Feb. 9, said Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh.
On Thursday, Feb. 2, Gomez-Martinez is alleged to have sexually abused and raped a 7- year-old female in his home, Walsh said.
“As alleged, the defendant used his relationship with the seven-year-old victim to violate and sexually abuse her," Walsh said. "The defendant will now be held responsible for his heinous actions, and he will be prose…