MORRIS — A 48-year-old Morris man was arrested Friday following an investigation into allegations of child sex abuse, according to the Otsego County Sheriff’s Office.
Scott P. Strain faces charges of dissemination of indecent material to minors in the first degree, promoting a sexual performance of a child, and rape in the third degree.
The investigation began after a complaint was received from the New York State Child Abuse Hotline.
Authorities said Strain had entered into a sexual relationship with a minor and had requested and received indecent material from the victim.
Deputies executed a search warrant on March 14 before taking Strain into custody.
Strain was processed at the Sheriff’s Office and lodged in the Otsego County Correctional Facility to await centralized arraignment.
An order of protection was requested on behalf of the victim.
The Otsego County District Attorney’s Office recommended bail at $15,000 cash, $15,000 credit card, or $150,000 bond.
Investigators were assisted by the United States Department of Homeland Security and the Otsego County Child Advocacy Center.
The investigation is ongoing and additional charges are pending, officials said.
