Crime & Safety

Man Sends Obscene Material To Underage Girls: Sheriff's Office

The Dutchess County Sheriff's Office said it is seeking information about the man's whereabouts..

DUTCHESS COUNTY, NY — A 25-year-old man, who is known to frequent both Dutchess and Ulster counties, is wanted by the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office for felony disseminating indecent material to minors and misdemeanor second-degree criminal contempt.

Authorities said Hayez D. Prelich, 25, has an extensive history of communicating with underage females and sending them obscene material.

The sheriff’s office said, if you see or come into contact with Prelich, to call them at 845-486-3800.

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Contact the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office Detective Bureau if you have any additional information regarding his whereabouts at 845-486-3820.

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