POUGHKEEPSIE A Fishkill man was taken into custody by City of Poughkeepsie police on June 24 after they looked into claims of child abuse.
The suspect is accused of committing a Class A misdemeanor on one count of acting in a way that is harmful to a minor under the age of 17.
In addition, he was accused of one Class B misdemeanor crime of third-degree sexual abuse.
The City of Poughkeepsie Detective Bureau, with support from the Dutchess County Child Advocacy Center, conducted the investigation that resulted to the arrest, according to the police.
A physical therapist at Hudson Point Physical Therapy, located at 57 Cannon Street, allegedly touched a kid inappropriately, prompting authorities to launch an inquiry.
The defendant was sent to the Dutchess County Jail on $5,000 cash bail or $10,000 bond after being arraigned in City of Poughkeepsie Court.
Because of the misdemeanor charges, the police are not disclosing the suspect’s name.
The investigation is ongoing, according to the police department, which encourages anyone with information to call them at (845) 451-4000.
The department’s tip line, which can be reached anonymously at (845) 451-7577.
