POUGHKEEPSIE -A 19-year-old Connecticut resident has been remanded to the Dutchess County Jail after being arrested by members of the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office following an investigation into inappropriate sexual contact with a Dutchess County child, according to police.
Sharon, Connecticut resident Antonio Scott was arrested on February 14 at the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office and charged with felony rape. Following his arraignment he was remanded to the jail.
Detectives from the sheriff’s office began investigating a reported incident of sexual contact between Scott and an underage victim in the summer of 2023.
The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office is asking for anyone who has information regarding the rape suspect Antonio Scott to contact Detective Sistarenik by phone at 845-486-3820 or by email at bsistarenik@dutchessny.gov. Information can also be provided by contacting the confidential tipline at 845-605-CLUE (2583) or by email at dcsotips@gmail.com.
