A Mount Vernon man who coached local youth sports teams and who engaged in sexual acts with a minor was arraigned on Wednesday, June 16, in Mount Vernon City Court, Westchester District Attorney Miriam E. Rocah announced.

 

The 30-year-old man from Mount Vernon is charged with three counts of a criminal sexual act in the third degree. He is alleged to have engaged in sexual acts with a 16-year-old on two separate occasions in recent months. He is a volunteer coach at Mount Vernon High School and also coached other youth sports teams in the Mount Vernon area.

 

Rocah said adults engaging in sexual acts with minors will not be tolerated. “We encourage any other victims […] to come forward,” she said. “This matter came to light because the mother of the victim became concerned about material that she found on her child’s phone, and I encourage all parents to remain vigilant about their children’s activities and interactions with others.”

 

Individuals who are victims of sex crimes or have other information regarding this matter can call the DA’s Office Hotline: 914-995-TIPS (914-995-8477).

 

The matter was investigated by the Mount Vernon Police Department.

 

The defendant was arraigned before Judge Lyndon Williams in Mount Vernon City Court, and is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Marissa Wynn.

 

The charges against the defendant represent accusations and he is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.