07/18/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/18/2024 14:35
Date of Arrest: Thursday July 11, 2024
Incident Location: Easton, New York
Township: Town of Easton
Case #: 2024-012974
INDIVIDUALS INVOLVED:Jose Argueta, Age: 27, Easton, New York
INCIDENT SUMMARY: According to Sheriff Jeffrey J. Murphy, the Washington County Sheriff's Office arrested Jose Argueta (27) of Easton, New York and charged him with Rape in the 1st Degree, a class B Felony, Criminal Sex Act in the 1st Degree, a class B Felony, and two (2) counts of Sexual Abuse in the 1st Degree, a class D Felony.
During an investigation conducted by the Sheriff's Office it is alleged that Argueta had Sexual Contact and Intercourse with a female who is less than thirteen (13) years old and also had Sexual Contact with a second female victim who is also less than thirteen (13) years old.
Argueta was held for arraignment at Washington County Centralized Arraignment.
Charges Filed: Rape in the 1st Degree, Sexual Abuse in the 1st Degree (2 Counts), Criminal Sex Act 1st Degree
Officer (s) Handling: Deputy Durrant, Investigator's Ashton, Earl, Sullivan, and Paddock
ASSISTING AGENCIES: Washington County Child Protective Services, Albany County Sheriff's Office