On Sunday, state police arrested 22-year-old Travis Bathrick for second-degree rape and criminal sexual act, both felonies.
According to police, on Saturday, May 13, troopers received a report regarding an alleged sexual offense that took place in Pleasant Valley. Upon further investigation, it was determined that Bathrick engaged in a sexual relationship with his female victim who was under the age of 15.
Bathrick was arraigned in the Town of Pleasant Valley Court and remanded to the Dutchess County Jail in lieu of $10,000 cash bail or $20,000 bond. He is due back in court on Friday.
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