A multi-agency Internet Crimes Against Children operation in New York resulted in the arrest of five men accused of seeking to sexually exploit minors online.
According to State Police, the proactive operation took place over several days in June, with help from local, county, state, and federal partners. Investigators employed undercover techniques to identify people who claimed to be interacting with minors and attempting to arrange in-person meetings for criminal sexual behavior.
Five men from Brooklyn, Ronkonkoma, Spring Valley, New Jersey, and Poughkeepsie are now facing a variety of felony and misdemeanor accusations, including attempted rape, attempted distribution of indecent materials to a minor, and child endangerment.
According to authorities, digital data is still being evaluated to establish whether there are any further victims or crimes implicated.
State Police emphasize that the allegations are accusations and that the accused are deemed innocent unless and until proven guilty at trial.
Arrested Individuals:
Oleksandr Vershok, 36, Brooklyn, New York
- Charged with: Attempted Rape in the Second Degree (Class E Felony); Attempted Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Class B Misdemeanor)
Anthony J. Kamycki, 36, Ronkonkoma, New York
- Charged with: Attempted Rape in the Second Degree (Class E Felony); Attempted Disseminating Indecent Materials to a Minor in the First Degree (Class E Felony); Attempted Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Class B Misdemeanor)
Ritchy D. Mercure, 24, Spring Valley, New York
- Charged with: Attempted Rape in the Second Degree (Class E Felony); Attempted Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Class B Misdemeanor)
Alex Garrett, 26, Secaucus, New Jersey
- Charged with: Two Counts of Attempted Rape in the Second Degree (Class E Felony); Attempted Unlawful Dealing with a Child in the First Degree (Class B Misdemeanor); Attempted Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Class B Misdemeanor)
Bryan J. Wylong, 24, Poughkeepsie, New York
- Charged with: Three Counts of Attempted Rape in the Second Degree (Class E Felony); Attempted Disseminating Indecent Materials to a Minor in the First Degree (Class E Felony); Attempted Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Class B Misdemeanor)
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