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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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