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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 Court and released on $5,000 bail. An order of protection was issued for the victim.
He is scheduled to return to court on Tuesday, Feb. 21.
Anyone who feels they may have been a victim of Grant or knows someone who may have been a victim is asked to contact the New York State Bureau of Criminal Investigation at 845-626-2801
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