TOWN OF WALLKILL – Police in the Town of Wallkill, along with the FBI’s Hudson Valley Safe Streets Task Force, have arrested a Mount Hope man following an investigation into child exploitation conducted November 4-5 in Wallkill.
The case involved attempts to arrange sexual encounters with persons believed to be under the age of 14.
James Corley, 29, was arrested and charged with attempted rape, attempted patronizing a person for prostitution, and attempted endangering the welfare of a child.
He was arraigned and remanded to the Orange County Jail in lieu of $5,000 cash bail or $10,000 bond.
FBI New York Assistant Director in Charge James Barnacle credited Wallkill Police and Chief Robert Hertman with working with the FBI to arrest Corley.
“Protecting children is the responsibility of all Americans,” said Barnacle. “By partnering with state and local agencies, the FBI’s aggressive and proactive investigations identify predators, put them behind bars, and prevent and deter crime in an effort to protect our children.” The FBI official said, “No matter where predators hiked, justice will find you.”
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