Poughkeepsie man arrested, accused of having intercourse with a minor

Saba Ali | Poughkeepsie Journal

A 20-year-old City of Poughkeepsie man is being accused of having sexual intercourse with a child.

The Dutchess County Sheriff's Office and Child Advocacy Center said Lonnie E. Pesano allegedly had intercourse with a person who is less than 15 years old, according to a release Friday. He was charged Thursday with one count of rape in the second degree, a felony.

Pesano was arraigned in the City of Poughkeepsie Court. He was sent to Dutchess County jail in lieu of $10,000 bail or $20,000 bond.

The Sheriff’s Office is not releasing any further information on the victim or the situation to protect the victim’s privacy. There appears to be no threat to public safety, according to the release.

The Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information about this case or similar alleged incidents involving Pesano to contact Deputy David Meyer at 845-486-3778 or dmmeyer@dutchessny.gov. Information can also be shared with the sheriff's office tip line at 845-605-2583 or dcsotips@gmail.com. All information is kept confidential.

Saba Ali: sali1@poughkeepsiejournal.com; 845-451-4518

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