New York State Police and Federal Bureau of Investigation, colla...

New York State Police and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), collaborate in Undercover Child Exploitation Detail in the Town of Wallkill, in Orange County, NY.

The New York State Police, in partnership with the FBI, successfully conducted an undercover operation targeting individuals involved in the online exploitation of children. The operation, which took place over several days, resulted in the identification and apprehension of multiple suspects engaged in illegal activities related to child exploitation and trafficking.

The detail deployed highly trained Investigators and Agents to infiltrate online platforms where these crimes are often facilitated. Utilizing advanced cyber tactics, Investigators and Agents were able to identify individuals attempting to exploit vulnerable children through the internet and meet them in person.

As a result of the operation, the following seven individuals were arrested and charged with various offenses. A historical investigation will continue into each of these individuals that were exposed during this investigation.

Rafael Rosas Martinez (38)

Highland Mills, NY

Attempted Rape 2^nd, Attempted Endangering the Welfare of a Child

Remanded: $2000 cash/ $5000 bond

Steven M. Masnaghetti (37)

Newton, NJ

Attempted Rape 2^nd, Attempted Endangering the Welfare of a Child

Remanded: $2000 cash/ $5000 bond

Moises Ortega (37)

New Windsor, NY

Attempted Rape 2^nd, Attempted Endangering the Welfare of a Child

$2000 cash/ $5000 bond

Omar Palma-Santos (36)

Middletown, NY

Charges: Attempted Rape 2^nd, Attempted Endangering the Welfare of a Child

Remanded: $5000 cash/ $10,000 bond/ $50,000 partially secured bond

Kervin Constant (56)

Middletown, NY

Charges: Attempted Dissemination of Indecent Material to Minors, Attempted Rape 2^nd

Remanded: $1000 cash/ $2000 bond/ $3000 partially secured bond

David Fisher Jr. (44)

Mountainville, NY

Charges: Attempted Rape 2^nd, Attempted Endangering the Welfare of a Child

Remanded: $800 cash/$2000 bond/$4000 partially secured bond

Dimitriy Smolskiy Jr. (31)

Mahwah, NJ

Charges: Public Lewdness

Issued an Appearance Ticket

The New York State Police and FBI urge the public to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious activity related to child exploitation to law enforcement. The agencies will continue to conduct similar operations to safeguard the community from those who attempt to prey on children.

Anyone who may have additional information related to the arrested individuals, please contact: State Police Middletown at Middletown Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) at 845-344-5300

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