BEEKMAN – A Beekman man is accused of assaulting a child for five years since she was 12 years old, according to the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office.
Sheriff’s deputies have charged John Stiebritz, 45, with predatory sexual assault against a child, a class A felony. The investigation began in mid- or late July by members of the Sheriff’s Office in conjunction with the Dutchess County Child Advocacy Center.
The alleged victim is now of legal age, police said.
“At this time these alleged acts are thought to be isolated occurrences, and there is no indication that Stiebritz has had other victims,” the sheriff’s department said in a news release Tuesday.
However, police are urging anyone with information on current or past victims to contact the Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff’s Office can be contacted at 845-486-3800, or via the tipline at 845-605-CLUE (2583) or dcsotips@gmail.com. Please ask to speak with Deputy Ben Sistarenik.
Stiebritz was arraigned in the Town of Beekman Court Aug. 12. He was remanded to the Dutchess County Jail without bail.