Former Millbrook Mayor Accused of Having Sex with Minor

MILLBROOK, NY — A former mayor of Millbrook was arrested Monday after a two-week investigation into what police say was engaging in inappropriate sexual contact with a minor.

Donald H. Briggs, 65, has been charged with two counts of third-degree criminal sexual act, a felony.

Captain John Watterson said Briggs was accused of having sexual contact with a person under the age of 17.

The Sheriff’s Office said the victim is a non-family member and that, in order to protect the victim’s privacy, no further details about them or the allegations will be released at this time.

Briggs was arraigned before the City of Poughkeepsie Court and sent to the Dutchess County Jail in lieu of $10,000 bail or $20,000 bond.

The Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information about this case or other similar incidents involving Briggs to contact the Child Advocacy Center at 845-486-3778 and ask for Deputy Sheriff Ben Sistarenik.

The Sheriff’s Office Detective Bureau can also be contacted at 845-486-3820. The tipline is 845-605-2583; the email is dcsotips@gmail.com.

All information will be kept confidential, the Sheriff’s Office said.

Photo credit: DC Sheriff's Office.