LI Man Indicted For Raping 13-Year-Old Girl Repeatedly: Nassau DA

MINEOLA, NY — A Woodbury man has been indicted on charges related to allegedly sexually abusing and assaulting a 13-year-old child repeatedly last year, prosecutors announced.

Adrees Omar, 25, was arraigned on Friday on charges that include first-degree criminal sexual act, second-degree assault, endangering the welfare of a child, four counts of second-degree rape and three counts of first-degree criminal contempt.

"This defendant allegedly preyed upon a vulnerable child for months in some of the worst ways imaginable," said Nassau County DA Anne Donnelly. "We must protect our children from these predators. This office remains committed to prosecuting abusers who harm our kids and seeking justice for victims."

According to the investigation and indictment, Omar allegedly began a relationship with a 13-year-old in February. During that time, he allegedly physically and sexually abused the victim at a home in Woodbury, Donnelly said.

On Nov. 28, the victim fled Omar's home naked after a sexually violent encounter, prosecutors said.

Omar had barricaded himself inside the home for nearly eight hours, Donnelly said.

He pleaded not guilty and was remanded. Omar is due back in court on Feb. 7.

If convicted of the top charge, Omar faces a potential maximum sentence of 25 years in prison, the Nassau D.A. said.

If you believe you or someone you know may have been victimized by Omar, please contact NCDA’s Special Victims Bureau at 516-571-1266.