Rendezvous With 15-Year-Old After Meeting On Snapchat Leads To NJ Man's Arrest On Sex Abuse Charges: NYSP

TOWN OF RED HOOK, NY — An online meeting led to the sexual abuse of a young girl, according to police.

The New York State Police say that on Monday, the Bureau of Criminal Investigation in Rhinebeck was notified of a possible sex offense involving a child at a private home in the Town of Red Hook.

NYSP say that 20-year-old Joseph D. Hand, of West Milford, New Jersey, had sexual contact with a 15-year-old girl after the two met on Snapchat.

State police say Hand was arrested and charged with misdemeanor sexual misconduct, and misdemeanor endangering the welfare of a child.

Hand was arraigned in the Town of Red Hook Court and released under the supervision of probation. A temporary order of protection was issued on behalf of the victim.

Hand is scheduled to return to the Town of Red Hook Court on July 23.

The New York State Police thanked the Town of Red Hook Police Department for their help with this investigation.