Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Division – Rape 2 nd Arrest
The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office Detective Bureau reports the arrest of Antonio K. Scott, age 19 of Sharon, Connecticut, in connection with an investigation into inappropriate sexual contact with a juvenile in Dutchess County.
The investigation began in the Summer of 2023 after the Sheriff’s Office was alerted to a possible sexual offense involving Mr. Scott and the juvenile. Mr. Scott was subsequently arrested by Sheriff’s Office
Detectives on 02/14/2024, and at this time is accused of rape in the second degree, class D felony. Mr. Scott was remanded to the custody of the Dutchess County Jail at this time. No further information will be released in order to protect the victim’s privacy and future court proceedings.
If anyone has information about this case or similar incidents involving Mr. Antonio K. Scott they are urged to contact Detective Sistarenik at 845-486-3820 or bsistarenik@dutchessny.gov. The Sheriff’s Office can also be contacted via the tipline at 845-605-CLUE (2583) or dcsotips@gmail.com, and all information will be kept confidential.
As with any criminal case the charges described above are merely accusations, and Mr. Scott is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
