Connecticut man charged with several counts of Criminal Sexual Acts and Endangering the Welfare of a Child
NEW YORK STATE POLICE
Major Robert M. Nuzzo
Troop K Commander
PRESS RELEASE
Pawling, New York – On April 20, 2017, the New York State Police at Brewster arrested Richard B. Spring, age 50, of New Fairfield, Connecticut, for four counts of Criminal Sexual Act in the 3rd Degree, a Class E Felony and four counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, a Class A Misdemeanor.
In March of 2017, Troopers from the Brewster Barracks partnered with the Dutchess County Child Advocacy Center to investigate a sexual offense reported to the New York State Office of Children and Family Services Child Abuse Hotline. Subsequent to a detailed investigation, it was discovered that Spring subjected a teenage boy under the age of 17 to sexual contact. The victim, who he employed at his business, Northeast Dive Services of Brewster, was exposed to the sexual contact on multiple dates at a residence in the Holmes section of the Town of Pawling. The defendant is also accused of providing the victim with alcohol and marihuana.
Additionally, Spring was stopped by police on Milltown Road and found to be operating his vehicle under the influence of drugs. He was charged with Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs, a Misdemeanor.
Spring was arraigned in the Town of Pawling Justice Court, and remanded to the Dutchess County Jail in lieu of $25,000 cash bail or $50,000 bond.
This investigation is ongoing and the State Police believe that there may be additional victims. Anyone with additional information regarding Spring is encouraged to contact the State Police at (845) 677-7300. All calls can remain confidential.
