Suffolk Man Sexually Abused 3 Children Over 20 Years Ago: Prosecutors

SELDEN, NY — A Selden man was indicted on charges in connection with allegations he sexually abused three children at his home over 20 years ago, Suffolk prosecutors said Monday.

Between 1997 and 2002, Robert Lynch, 66, subjected the three children, who were then between the ages of 7 and 13, to ongoing sexual abuse at his home on Hawkins Road, prosecutors said.

“These victims, who are now between the ages of 24 and 35, found the courage to come forward and describe the horrific abuse that they endured as children at the hands of a grown man,” said Ray Tierney, the district attorney. “My prosecutors will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that child abusers are held responsible for their actions, no matter when these actions occurred.”

Lynch was charged with three counts of first-degree course of sexual conduct against a child and one count of first-degree sexual abuse, both felonies.

Judge Karen Wilutis ordered Lynch held on $1 million cash, $5 million bond, or $10 million partially-secured bond at his arraignment.

Patch has reached out to his attorney, Ian Fitzgerald of Central Islip, for comment. Lynch's next court date is Feb. 16.

Authorities are asking anyone who may have information about Lynch or who lived at or frequented the 500 block of Hawkins Road in Selden between 1997 to 2002 to contact the Special Victims Section of the Suffolk County Police Department at 631-852-6175.