Highland man accused of raping 15-year-old girl

HIGHLAND - A Highland man is accused of raping a 15-year-old girl over the course of seven months.

Christopher L. Sylvester, 39, was charged Sunday with third-degree rape and third-degree criminal sex act, both felonies; the misdemeanors of forcible touching, sexual misconduct and child endangerment; and unlawful possession of marijuana, a violation, according to Lloyd town police.

Lt. James Janso said the sexual relationship began in October.

"We got a report of the interaction between the two and the investigation resulted in his arrest," Janso said.

Sylvester was arraigned in Lloyd Town Court and remanded to the Ulster County Jail on $50,000 bail or $100,000 bond. He was due back in court today.

A.J. Martelli: amartelli@poughkeepsiejournal.com, 845-437-4836, Twitter: @AJM_PoJoSports

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