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June
ALERT CENTER: Florida man accused of persuading teen to meet in town of Poughkeepsie for sexual activity
By: News 12 Staff
A Florida man is facing charges for allegedly contacting a 13-year-old girl and persuading her to meet him in Dutchess County to engage in sexual activities.
The complaint says police were alerted about a teen being raped by a subject named Thomas at a hotel in the town of Poughkeepsie.
When they arrived, they found 32-year-old Thomas Rivera in the room and the girl in the bathroom. Police say the girl said Rivera tried to rape her.
Rivera is charged with endangering the welfare of a child, sexual abuse and