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Hudson Valley Child Sex Abuser Who Fled Police, Crashed Car Into River Pleads Guilty
A Hudson Valley man who crashed his car into a river while attempting to flee from police formally confessed to sexually abusing a child.
Orange County resident Craig Merlock, age 45, of Goshen, pleaded guilty to predatory sexual assault against a child in Orange County Court on Wednesday, May 15.
According to prosecutors, he admitted that he engaged in oral sex with a child who was under the age of 13 in July 2023.
Earlier Report: Hudson Valley Man Wanted For Child Sex Assault, Flees, Drives Car Into River
Months later, on Sunday, Feb. 25, troopers spotted Merlock driving around G…
Accused Rapist From Hudson Valley Apprehended After Fleeing State, Police Say
A Hudson Valley man charged with raping a minor was caught after fleeing out of state, police said.
On Sunday, Oct. 16, police started investigating allegations that Orange County resident Jesus Torres, age 31, of Goshen, had sexual conduct with a child less than 13 years old, and learned that he had fled the state to avoid being arrested on Tuesday, Oct. 18, according to New York State Police.
With the help of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Torres was found in West Orange, New Jersey on Saturday, Nov. 5, and transported back to New York where he was arraigned in cour…
Suffern Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting, Raping, 12-Year-Old
A Rockland County man is behind bars after allegedly sexually assaulting a 12-year-old, police said.
The Spring Valley Police Department’s Detective Bureau was notified on Saturday, June 29, of an alleged sexual assault involving a 12-year-old child, prompting an investigation.
According to Spring Valley Police Chief Paul Modica, the “thorough and diligent” investigation into the claims led to the arrest of Roger Campbell, 48, of Suffern, who is now facing a pair felony charges.
Campbell was arrested and charged with one count of predatory sexual assault against a child under the age of 13…
