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New York State Office of Children and Family Services

Psychologist Sexually Abused Numerous Teens At Claverack Juvenile Lockup For Years, Police Say Psychologist Sexually Abused Numerous Teens At Claverack Juvenile Lockup For Years, Police Say
Psychologist Sexually Abused Numerous Teens At Claverack Juvenile Lockup For Years, Police Say A state psychologist is accused of sexually abusing numerous underage victims at a New York State juvenile detention center going back years. Maya Hayes, of Albany, was arrested Friday, April 12, following a New York State Police investigation into allegations of abuse at Columbia County’s Brookwood Secure Center, located in the town of Claverack. According to police, the 62-year-old sexually assaulted numerous victims at the facility over several years while employed as a clinician. No other details about the alleged abuse were made public.  Hayes' arrest followed a grand jury indic…
State Worker Admits Drugging, Sexually Abusing 15-Year-Old At Dix Hills Juvenile Facility State Worker Admits Drugging, Sexually Abusing 15-Year-Old At Dix Hills Juvenile Facility
State Worker Admits Drugging, Sexually Abusing 15-Year-Old At Dix Hills Juvenile Facility A New York State employee has confessed to drugging and sexually abusing an underage girl at a juvenile detention center on Long Island. Ovzie Cannon, age 40, of Queens, pleaded guilty to rape and related charges in Suffolk County Court on Friday, Dec. 1. According to prosecutors, Cannon worked as a youth support specialist at the Brentwood Residential Center for Girls between January and February 2023. The facility – operated by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services – serves girls ages 12 to 18 who have been adjudicated as juvenile delinquents. Cannon admitted to givi…
15 'Psychologically Disturbed Children' Removed From Pleasantville Treatment Center 15 'Psychologically Disturbed Children' Removed From Pleasantville Treatment Center
15 'Psychologically Disturbed Children' Removed From Pleasantville Treatment Center Fifteen children with severe psychological and behavioral issues have been removed from a Northern Westchester residential treatment center which has sparked controversy among town leaders for unsafe conditions.  The children were removed from the JCAA Westchester Campus located in Pleasantville at 1075 Broadway, which serves as a treatment center for emotionally troubled young people, Mount Pleasant officials announced on Wednesday, Oct. 11.  According to officials, the children will instead be reassigned to facilities better equipped to handle them. …
More Than $200K In Cash, Drugs, Guns Seized Busts At Long Island Daycare Facility, Residence More Than $200K In Cash, Drugs, Guns Seized Busts At Long Island Daycare Facility, Residence
More Than $200K In Cash, Drugs, Guns Seized Busts At Long Island Daycare Facility, Residence Police seized more than $200,000 as well as drugs and weapons and apprehended four people following an investigation into a Long Island residence that also serves as a daycare facility and a second residence. In response to information received from the community, the narcotics investigation into activity at Channel Daycare in Bay Shore, located at 206 Delaware Ave., was initiated by the Suffolk County Police Third Squad Special Operations Team, in conjunction with the Long Island Heroin Task Force, the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office, and Criminal Intelligence Section detecti…
Long Island Daycare Owner Faces Charges After 10-Month-Old Boy Is Seriously Injured Long Island Daycare Owner Faces Charges After 10-Month-Old Boy Is Seriously Injured
Long Island Daycare Owner Faces Charges After 10-Month-Old Boy Is Seriously Injured A Long Island daycare owner is facing multiple charges after a boy was seriously injured at the facility, according to police. The 10-month-old boy sustained a serious injury while under the care of the Kiddie Academy at 45 Seaman Ave. in Bethpage and did not receive proper medical treatment, which prompted an investigation by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Nassau County Police announced on Sunday morning, Dec. 6. The investigation eventually revealed that the owner, Natalie Rose, age 34, purposely falsified the New York State incident report that was filed in re…
Suffolk County Launches 'Top-To-Bottom' Internal Probe Of Handling Of 8-Year-Old's Case Suffolk County Launches 'Top-To-Bottom' Internal Probe Of Handling Of 8-Year-Old's Case
Suffolk County Launches 'Top-To-Bottom' Internal Probe Of Handling Of 8-Year-Old's Case Following the death of an 8-year-old Center Moriches boy, Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone is launching a “top-to-bottom” review of how the Department of Social Services handled the case.Thomas Valva was found dead in the driveway of his home at 11 Bittersweet Lane, in Center Moriches, around 9:40 a.m., Friday, Jan. 17. His father told officers he had fallen in the driveway. It was later determined that the child was allegedly banished to the garage overnight when the temperatures dipped below 19 degrees.  His father, Michael Valva, 40, and his fiancée Angela Pollina, 42, ha…
Ex-Spring Valley Building Inspector Convicted Of Issuing False Certificates Ex-Spring Valley Building Inspector Convicted Of Issuing False Certificates
Ex-Spring Valley Building Inspector Convicted Of Issuing False Certificates A former Spring Valley building inspector faces up to four years in prison after being found guilty by a jury of issuing false certificates and a host of other charges. Walter Booker, 57, of Spring Valley, was found guilty Tuesday in connection with a scheme that allowed another person to operate a daycare business in a dwelling that was not large enough while serving as the Chief Building Inspector for the village of Spring Valley, said the Rockland County District Attorney's Office. Booker was convicted of backdating a certificate of occupancy which contained a false statement a…
Westchester Teen Sentenced For Assault During High School Stabbing Westchester Teen Sentenced For Assault During High School Stabbing
Westchester Teen Sentenced For Assault During High School Stabbing A teenager has been sentenced to time behind bars after pleading guilty to assault for his role in a high school stabbing in Westchester County last year. Bryan Stamps, 16, has been sentenced as a Juvenile Offender to a term of between one to three years in state prison for first-degree assault, for his role in the stabbing at New Rochelle High School of a classmate. Stamps had been charged as a juvenile offender on charges that include second-degree attempted murder, first-degree assault, criminal possession of a weapon and endangering the welfare of a child. Following his guilt…
Westchester Teen Pleads Guilty To Assault For High School Stabbing Westchester Teen Pleads Guilty To Assault For High School Stabbing
Westchester Teen Pleads Guilty To Assault For High School Stabbing A teenager has pleaded guilty to assault for his role in a high school in Westchester County stabbing earlier this year. Bryan Stamps, 16, appeared in Westchester County Court on Thursday following his extradition from Alabama in May.  Stamps had been charged as a juvenile offender on charges that include second-degree attempted murder, first-degree assault, criminal possession of a weapon and endangering the welfare of a child. Following his guilty plea, Stamps has been remanded into custody at Woodfield Cottage in Valhalla. He is scheduled to appear in Westchester County Court for senten…
Westchester Teen Facing Attempted Murder Charge In HS Stabbing To Appear In Court Westchester Teen Facing Attempted Murder Charge In HS Stabbing To Appear In Court
Westchester Teen Facing Attempted Murder Charge In HS Stabbing To Appear In Court A Westchester County teenager who is facing an attempted murder charge for his role in a high school stabbing earlier this year is scheduled to appear in court this week.. Bryan Stamps, 16, is scheduled to appear in Westchester County Court on Thursday following his extradition from Alabama in May. Stamps has been charged as a juvenile offender on charges that include second-degree attempted murder, first-degree assault, criminal possession of a weapon and endangering the welfare of a child. At approximately 8:50 a.m. on Jan. 18, the New Rochelle Police Department received a call from secur…
Westchester Teen Facing Attempted Murder Charge For Stabbing Appears In Court Westchester Teen Facing Attempted Murder Charge For Stabbing Appears In Court
Westchester Teen Facing Attempted Murder Charge For Stabbing Appears In Court A Westchester County teenager who is facing an attempted murder charge for his role in a high school stabbing was back in court on Tuesday. Bryan Stamps, 16, was in Westchester County Court on Tuesday for a pretrial conference following his extradition from Alabama last month. Stamps has been charged as a juvenile offender on charges that include second-degree attempted murder, first-degree assault, criminal possession of a weapon and endangering the welfare of a child. He is scheduled for another court appearance next week, on Aug. 30 At approximately 8:50 a.m. on Jan. 18, the New Rochelle…
Westchester Teen Facing Attempted Murder For Stabbing Appears In Court Westchester Teen Facing Attempted Murder For Stabbing Appears In Court
Westchester Teen Facing Attempted Murder For Stabbing Appears In Court A Westchester County teenager who is facing an attempted murder charge for his role in a high school stabbing was back in court on Tuesday. Bryan Stamps, 15, was in Westchester County Court on Tuesday for a pretrial conference following his extradition from Alabama last month. Stamps has been charged as a juvenile offender on charges that include second-degree attempted murder, first-degree assault, criminal possession of a weapon and endangering the welfare of a child. At approximately 8:50 a.m. on Jan. 18, the New Rochelle Police Department received a call from security guards at New Roch…
DA: Fugitive Teen In Westchester HS Stabbing Faces Attempted Murder Charge DA: Fugitive Teen In Westchester HS Stabbing Faces Attempted Murder Charge
DA: Fugitive Teen In Westchester HS Stabbing Faces Attempted Murder Charge A Westchester County teenager has been arraigned on an attempted murder charge for his role in a high school stabbing after recently being extradited from Alabama following a four-month manhunt. Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Jr. announced on Thursday that New Rochelle resident Bryan Stamps, 15, has been charged as a juvenile offender on charges that include second-degree attempted murder, first-degree assault, criminal possession of a weapon and endangering the welfare of a child after the FBI tracked him down in the south earlier this month. At approximately 8:50 a…