Clinton Man Arrested For Sexually Assaulting A Child: Sheriff's Office

CLINTON, NY — A 17-year-old Clinton man was arrested Tuesday in connection with an investigation into a sexual assault involving a child. The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office said Devin Huber, 17, of Clinton, was charged with first-degree sexual abuse, a felony.

Sheriff's Deputies responded Tuesday around 4:30 p.m. to a residence in the Town of Clinton for a report of a child who had been sexually assaulted. Further investigation by the Sheriff’s Office Detective Bureau led to the arrest of Huber a short time later.

He is accused of allegedly forcibly subjecting the child to sexual contact earlier that day.

In order to protect the victim’s privacy, no further information about the victim or the case will be released.

After being processed, Huber was arraigned before the Town of Clinton Court and released after posting $1,000 bail. He is due to reappear in court on July 6.

The investigation is continuing, and if anyone has information about this case or similar incidents potentially involving Huber, they are urged to contact the Sheriff’s Office Detective Bureau at 845-486-3820 and ask for Detective Brenner.

Anyone with information may also contact the Sheriff’s Office tipline by phone at 845-605-2583 or via email at dcsotips@gmail.com. All information will be kept confidential.

Photo caption: Devin Huber. Photo credit: DCSO.