NYC Man Accused Of Having Teen Perform Sex Acts On Internet In HV

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY — A 19-year-old New York City man was arrested after being accused of getting a child to perform sex acts over the internet.

The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office said Daniel N. Montesdeoca, 19, of New York City, was arrested Thursday after a month-long investigation by the sheriff’s office Detective Bureau.

At this time, he is accused of inducing a child less than 17 years old to perform sexual acts over the internet.

The sheriff’s office said, in order to protect the victim’s privacy, no further information about them or the case will be released.

Montesdeoca was charged with the use of a child in a sexual performance, a felony, and second-degree criminal contempt, a misdemeanor.

After being processed, he was arraigned in the Town of Amenia Court and sent to the Dutchess County Justice and Transition Center in lieu of $20,000 bail or $40,000 bond.

If anyone has information about this case or similar incidents involving Montesdeoca , they are urged to call Detective Cohen at 845-486-3877 or send an email. Information can also be provided through the sheriff’s office tip line at 845-605-2583 or by email. All information will be kept confidential.