Crime & Safety
Dutchess Man Accused Of Burglary, Sexual Assault
The man is being held in jail pending his next court appearance, police said.
WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY — A southern Dutchess County man was accused of burglary and sexual assault. State police said Dominique Gomez, 26, of Wappingers Falls, was charged with predatory sexual assault, first-degree criminal sex act, first-degree assault, first-degree burglary, first-degree robbery and second-degree strangulation, felonies, and endangering the welfare of a child, a misdemeanor.
The Village of Wappingers Falls Police Department along with the state police responded to a 911 call in the village Dec. 23.
An investigation found that Gomez had illegally entered a residence, demanded money and then physically and sexually assaulted the victim.
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He was arrested and arraigned in Dutchess County Court and sent to the Dutchess County Jail pending his next court appearance Feb. 20.
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Photo caption: Dominique Gomez. Photo credit: NYSP.
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