Crime & Safety

Newburgh Man Accused Of Having Sex With Child

He was arrested by members of the Orange County Child Abuse Unit.

NEWBURGH, NY — A Newburgh man was taken into custody March 6 for alleged having sex with a child.

State Police said members of the Orange County Child Abuse Unit arrested Jose A. Majano, 61, of Newburgh.

An investigation found that Majano had sexual intercourse with a child less than 13 years of age, police said.

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He was charged with predatory sexual assault of a child, a felony.

Majano was arraigned in the City of Newburgh Court and sent to the Orange County Jail with no bail set.

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Photo caption: Jose A. Majano. Photo credit: NYSP.

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