Crime & Safety

Montgomery Man Accused Of Sexually Abusing A Minor

Police said the man is being held in jail in lieu of bail.

Carlos E. Hernandez, 36, of Montgomery, was accused of sexually abusing a minor.
Carlos E. Hernandez, 36, of Montgomery, was accused of sexually abusing a minor. (New York State Police Troop F)

MONTGOMERY, NY — State police accused a Montgomery man of sexually abusing a minor. Police said Carlos E. Hernandez, 36, of Montgomery, was charged with first-degree criminal sex act and first-degree sex abuse, felonies.

An investigation found that he sexually abused a minor between 2010 and 2012 while employed at the Golden Shoe Training Center in the Town of Crawford, police said.

Hernandez was arraigned in the Town of Wallkill Court and sent to the Orange County Jail in lieu of $100,000 bail or $200,000 bond.

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He is scheduled to appear in the Town of Crawford Court Tuesday.

State police said they are looking into other possible victims of Hernandez.

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Anyone with any additional information are asked to call the New York State Police at Middletown at 845-344-5300.


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