New Rape, Sex Abuse Charges Connected To Case Of 15-Year-Old Found Dead On Street: DA

NEW ROCHELLE, NY — New charges have been announced in a tragic case of sexual abuse that came to light only after a teen's body was found on the street.

Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace announced on Wednesday that 32-year-old Hugo Horacio Perez-Gabriel, of New Rochelle, was indicted on several charges in connection with the sexual abuse of a New Rochelle boy.

Perez-Gabriel was charged with felony third-degree criminal sexual act, felony tampering with physical evidence, misdemeanor endangering the welfare of a child, and misdemeanor third-degree sexual abuse.

He was arraigned on the charges Tuesday morning, when he pleaded not guilty. The judge ordered him remanded pending further proceedings.

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"Any abuse of children, not to mention repeated sexual abuse, is especially grotesque. My administration is committed to holding abusers accountable, and this new indictment represents that unwavering commitment," DA Cacace said. "The children of Westchester are our legacy, and we must do everything in our power to ensure their safety."

Perez-Gabriel was previously indicted on 22 counts related to his alleged possession and promotion of child sexual abuse material, according to the DA. The earlier indictment included two felony counts of use of a child in a sexual performance, and 17 felony counts of possessing an obscene sexual performance by a child, in addition to other charges. Perez-Gabriel was arraigned on this indictment on March 11 and pleaded not guilty.

The case is being prosecuted by Senior Assistant DA Charlotte Gudis and Bureau Chief Christine Hatfield, both of the Special Prosecutions Division.