Crime & Safety
Behavioral Therapist Accused of Inappropriately Touching Teen Client
The man works as an independent contractor as a family support services clinician.
MONTGOMERY, NY — A behavioral therapist was arrested by State Police for inappropriately touching a child.
Police said James W. Weatherstone, 57, of Warwick, was charged with forcible touching and endangering the welfare of a child, misdemeanors.
A complaint was received by the State Police about a 16-year-old who was receiving behavioral therapy sessions from Weatherstone, who works as an independent contractor as a family support services clinician.
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Police said Weatherstone acted inappropriately when providing therapy to the teenager.
He was issued an appearance ticket returnable to the Town of Cornwall Court Feb. 8.
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Photo caption: James W. Weatherstone. Photo credit: NYSP.
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