Crime & Safety
Ulster Man Accused Of Forcible Touching Of Teen Girl
Authorities received information in early February that started an investigation.
ULSTER, NY — A town of Ulster man was accused of forcibly touching a 17-year-old girl.
Detectives from the Ulster County Sheriff’s Office said, on Feb. 3, an investigation began after information was received accusing Gerardo Popxl, 35, Eddyville, of forcibly touching a teenage girl.
Sheriff’s deputies said the investigation found that Popxl had forcibly touched the girl over her clothing on one occasion.
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On March 13, Popxl was arrested at his home in the town of Ulster.
He was charged with forcible touching, a misdemeanor, and was arraigned in the Town of Ulster Justice Court and sent to the Ulster County Jail on $5,000 bail of $10,000 secured bond.
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