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NEWBURGH – A Newburgh woman is charged sex trafficking for allegedly giving a15-year-old girl money and narcotics in exchange for her to engage in sex acts.
The six-month investigation culminated with the arrest Dawn Auche, 24, who was charged with the felonies of sex trafficking, compelling prostitution and promoting prostitution. She is scheduled to appear in court on the sex trafficking charges next month.
Auche is currently in the Orange County Jail in lieu of $10,000 cash bail or $20,000 in an unrelated indictment for felony criminal sale of a controlled substance.
The investigation that led to the latest charges was conducted by Detective Erik Eltz and the Orange County District Attorney’s Office. It was initiated by the victim’s mother.
Anyone with information or wishing to report being a victim of sex trafficking is urged to call Newburgh City Police at 845-561-3131.
