Connecticut man charged with several counts of Criminal Sexual Act and Endangering the Welfare of a Child
On April 20, 2017, the New York State Police at Brewster arrested Richard B. Spring, age 50, of New Fairfield, Connecticut, for four counts of Criminal Sexual Act in the 3rd Degree, a Class E Felony and four counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, a Class A Misdemeanor.
In March of 2017, Troopers from the Brewster Barracks partnered with the Dutchess County Child Advocacy Center to investigate a sexual offense reported to the New York State Office of Children and Family Services Child Abuse Hotline. Subsequent to a detailed investigation, it was discovered that Spring subjected a teenage boy under the age of 17 to sexual contact. The victim was exposed to the sexual contact on multiple dates at a residence in the Town of Pawling. The defendant is also accused of offering the victim alcohol and marijuana.
Additionally, Spring was stopped by police on Milltown Road and found to be operating his vehicle under the influence of drugs. He was charged with Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs, a Misdemeanor.
Spring was arraigned in the Town of Pawling Justice Court, and remanded to the Dutchess County Jail in lieu of $25,000 cash bail or $50,000 bond.
This investigation is ongoing and the State Police believe that there may be additional victims. Anyone with additional information regarding Spring is encouraged to contact the State Police at (845) 677-7300. All calls can remain confidential.