Crime & Safety

Dutchess Man Sexually Assaults Child: NYSP

Police said the child was under the age of 13.

A Dutchess County man was accused of sexually abusing a child under the age of 13.
A Dutchess County man was accused of sexually abusing a child under the age of 13. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

DOVER, NY — A Dutchess County man was accused of sexually assaulting a child.

The New York State Police said Gelver Miguel Javiel, 44, of Dover, was charged Monday with predatory sexual assault, a felony.

After receiving a law enforcement tip, the state police in conjunction with the Dutchess County Child Advocacy Center determined Javiel sexually assaulted a child under the age of 13.

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He was arraigned in the Town of Dover Court and sent to the Dutchess County Jail without bail.

Javiel is next scheduled to appear before the court April 21.

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