On June 15, 2018, the Bureau of Criminal Investigation out of SP Machias arrested Miguel A. De Jesus, 70 of Machias, NY for Endangering the Welfare of a Physically Disabled Person 1st degree (E Felony), Forcible Touching (A Misdemeanor) and Aggravated Family Offense Forcible Touching (E Felony).
Aggravated Felony Offense was charged because the defendant committed a misdemeanor specified offense (Forcible Touching) against a defined family member (CPL 530.11) and was previously convicted of a specified offence within the past five years (Forcible Touching conviction on June 5, 2015 in the town of Pavilion.)
On June 15, 2018, Troopers responded to a domestic dispute on State Route 16 in the town of Machias. Further investigation revealed that De Jesus was forcibly touching a family member confined to a wheelchair. De Jesus was arrested and processed at SP Machias.
De Jesus was arraigned at the town of Yorkshire Court and remanded to the Cattaraugus County Jail on $2,500 cash or $5,000 bond bail. An order of Protection was issued for the victim.
If anyone has further information on De Jesus, contact the State Police at 716-353-4029.
