Hudson Valley Man Sexually Touched Young Girl, Police Say

A Hudson Valley man is accused of having sexual contact with a girl younger than 11.

The New York State Police Troop F Child Abuse Unit in conjunction with the Orange and Sullivan County Child Protective Services announced the arrest of 26-year-old Matthew Hassenmayer from Wurtsboro for first-degree criminal sex act, first-degree sexual abuse, possession of obscene performance of a child and endangering the welfare of a child.

An investigation determined that Hassenmayer had sexual contact with a girl under the age of 11, police say.

Hassenmayer was arrested at the State Police Barracks in Wurtsboro and arraigned in the Town of Mamakating Court. He was remanded to Sullivan County Jail in Lieu of $100, 000 bail. He’s due back in court on May 11.