Crime & Safety
Dutchess Man Accused Of Sending Porn To Minors
The man is scheduled to return to court in March.

PINE PLAINS, NY — A Dutchess County man was accused of sending pornography to a couple of teenagers.
The New York State Police said Hayez Prelich, 24, of Pine Plains, was charged Feb. 10 with second-degree dissemination of indecent material to a minor, a felony, and endangering the welfare of a child, a misdemeanor.
After authorities received a complaint, they said they determined Prelich sent indecent material of a pornographic nature to two people under the age of 16.
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He was arraigned in the Town of Pine Plains Court and released on his own recognizance to return to court March 2.
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