Police: Suspected illegal immigrant in Brewster sexually abused boy, 8
By Rob Ryser • rryser@LoHud.com • November 9, 2009

BREWSTER - A 24-year-old village man suspected of being in the United States illegally was arrested on a felony charge after he was accused of sexually abusing an 8-year-old boy, police said.

The boy told a doctor during an Oct. 30 appointment that he had been sexually abused, according to a release from the Putnam County Sheriff's Office.

The doctor reported the incident to police, who arrested the suspect on Wednesday after serving him with a search warrant.

Nelson Mendez-Depaz was charged at his home at 53 Oak St. with first-degree sexual abuse. He was being held without bail in Putnam County jail.

Police said the abuse happened at the suspect's home. Other details were not released.

The federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency placed a retainer on the case, preventing the suspect from being released until investigators determine his immigration status.

The suspect is due in Village Court tonight.

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