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Dutchess County man gets decades in prison for abusing child under 15

The Dutchess County District Attorney's Office said 42-year-old Victor Harris was sentenced to 41 years in prison.

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Oct 8, 2026, 6:24 AM

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A Poughkeepsie man will spend decades in prison after being convicted of sex crimes against a child, prosecutors said.

The Dutchess County District Attorney's Office said 42-year-old Victor Harris was sentenced to 41 years in prison. He was convicted of multiple felony sexual offenses and endangering the welfare of a child.

Authorities said the victim was younger than 15 and the crimes occurred between 2022 and 2024.

Harris must also register as a sex offender.

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