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Orange County resident Dylan M. Benner, age 21, of Middletown, was charged with predatory sexual assault against a child on Thursday, Aug. 3, said District Attorney David M. Hoovler and City of Port Jervis Police Chief William Worden.
Benner was arraigned and remanded to the Orange County Jail without bail.
Police allege that on or about Tuesday, Aug. 1, Benner solicited the child and met her in Port Jervis where he engaged in sexual intercourse with the victim, the DA's office said.
The City of Port Jervis Police investigated the incident, with the assistance of:
- New York State Police Troop F Forensic Identification Unit
- Orange County Child Advocacy Center
- Orange County Child Abuse Unit
- Orange County District Attorney’s Office.
Police implore anyone with information related to this case, or with any other relevant information related to Benner to come forward and call the Port Jervis Police Department at 845-856-5101.
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