NJ Man Accused Of Having Sex With Child

UNION VALE, NY — A New Jersey man was accused of having sexual contact with a child.

The Dutchess County Sheriff's Office said Herald J. Bodensiek, 64, of Edison, New Jersey, was arrested Tuesday in connection with a month-long investigation into the sexual abuse of a child.

He was charged with first-degree sexual abuse, a felony, and arraigned in the Town of Union Vale Court.

Bodensiek was sent to the Dutchess County Jail in lieu of $50,000 bail or $100,000 bond.

The sheriff's office said no further details were going to be released in order to protect the victim's privacy.

If anyone has information about this case or similar cases involving Bodensiek, they are urged to call Detective Sistarenik by calling 845-486- 3833 or emailing.

The sheriff's office can also be contacted via the tip line at 845-605-2583 or by email. All information will be kept confidential.