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On October 22, the Kingston police department arrested Ericq L. Pesante, a 31-year-old resident of Harrison Street in Poughkeepsie. He was charged with felony rape in the second degree and misdemeanor endangering the welfare of a child.
The investigation began on September 28, after Kingston police received a report involving a juvenile female who had been involved in a sexual relationship with an adult male. The case was referred to the Detective Division, prompting an immediate investigation.
Detectives identified Pesante as a suspect. In the early morning hours of October 22, he returned to Kingston and met again with the juvenile. Officers were alerted and located both individuals shortly after. During an interview, Pesante admitted to being in a sexual relationship with the minor. H