Crime & Safety
Dutchess Man Faces Rape Charges: State Police
Police said the victim knew the accused man.
AMENIA, NY — State Police arrested a Dutchess County man Jan. 19 on charges that he forced someone to have sex. Cresson T. Horton, 34, of Amenia, was charged with first-degree rape and first-degree criminal sexual act, both felonies.
Troopers received a complaint from a victim of rape. Investigators found that Horton forced the victim to perform sexual acts.
The victim was familiar with Horton, police said.
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He was arraigned in the Town of Amenia Court and was sent to the Dutchess County Jail without bail.
A judge granted the victim a full order of protection.
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Photo caption: Cresson T. Horton. Photo credit: NYSP.
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