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Dog Helps Young Victim Testify Against Former Detective From Hudson Valley In Sex Abuse Case
In a groundbreaking trial, a court-certified support dog named Eddie helped a young child testify against former NYPD detective Wilson Frias, leading to his conviction on charges of child sexual abuse in Westchester County.
Frias, 52, of Briarcliff Manor, was sentenced to five years in prison and ten years of post-release supervision after a jury found him guilty of first-degree sexual abuse, a felony, and endangering the welfare of a child, a misdemeanor. He will also be required to register as a sex offender.
The abuse occurred on March 11, 2023, in Frias’s home during a playdate. The vic…
Man, 50, Rapes Long Island Girl: Police
A man from Queens has been apprehended by police after he allegedly had a sexual relationship with a Long Island child, police said.
On Thursday, Sept. 28, Nassau County Police announced the arrest of Giovanny Campos, age 50, of Queens, on multiple charges that include rape.
From Thursday, May 4 to Thursday, May 18, Campos allegedly had sexual relations with an underage girl in Nassau County.
He is charged with:
Rape, two counts;
Criminal sexual act, four counts; and
Endangering the welfare of a child, two counts.
Campos pleaded not guilty at his arraignment and is scheduled to reap…
Long Island Man Accused Of Planning To Meet 10-Year-Old Boy For Sex
A 55-year-old Long Island was apprehended by the FBI at a hotel where he allegedly intended to have a sexual encounter with a 10-year-old boy, according to authorities.
Kevin Will, of Islip, was arrested at the Melville hotel on Thursday, April 8, by members of the FBI "Crimes Against Children and Human Trafficking Unit," according to federal prosecutors.
When arrested, Will was in possession of cocaine, whiskey, lubricants and condoms, two pairs of small women's underwear, a gold gift card for Xbox Live, and other items, a criminal complaint said.
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Long Island Soccer Coach Charged With Raping Underage Player, Endangering Two Others
A Long Island soccer coach has been arraigned on a 50-count grand jury indictment for allegedly raping an underage player and endangering the welfare of two other teens.
Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas said Sean Johnsen, age 35, of Valley Stream, was charged with 23 counts of rape, 23 counts of a criminal sex act, and three counts of endangering the welfare of a child.
Bail was set at $300,000 cash, $600,000 bond, or $900,000 partially secured bond, and Johnsen is due back in court on Monday, March 1.
If convicted of the top charge, Johnsen faces a potential maximum o…
Carousel Ride Operator Accused Of Inappropriately Touching Child At Smith Haven Mall
An operator of the carousel ride at the Smith Haven Mall has been arrested for allegedly inappropriately touching a 7-year-old girl, police said.
Louis Shelton, 50, of King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, was arrested this week and charged with endangering the welfare of a child, Suffolk County police announced on Thursday, June 6.
According to police, the child was riding on the carousel at the Dreamland Amusements carnival at the mall at approximately 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5, when she was allegedly touched by Shelton.
Shelton is facing charges of sexual abuse and endangering the welf…
