Suspect allegedly raped children, teens he met at NYC-area homeless shelters
NEW YORK CITY (TCN) -- A 42-year-old man has been arrested and charged with 30 counts related to the alleged rape and sexual abuse of several children and teens. From January 2018 to May 2026, Stephen Charles allegedly abused five boys ranging in age from 10 to 18, as well as a 1.
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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated crime & justice brief. The source report from True Crime Daily says: NEW YORK CITY (TCN) -- A 42-year-old man has been arrested and charged with 30 counts related to the alleged rape and sexual abuse of several children and teens. From January 2018 to May 2026, Stephen Charles allegedly abused five boys ranging in age from 10 to 18, as well as a 1.
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- Primary source: True Crime Daily
- Published: Aug 4, 2026, 3:00 AM UTC
- Coverage area: Crime & Justice
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