Posted on: May 27, 2026 01:30 PM

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State Police arrested Kingston man on child sexual abuse charges

On May 20, 2026, The New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation at Kingston announce the arrest of Tobias A. Buchanan, age 25, of Kingston, NY, following an investigation into allegations of child sexual abuse.

The investigation began on March 21, 2026, after State Police Kingston received a report with allegations that Buchanan had engaged in sexual contact with a child less than 17 years of age. As a result of the investigation, Buchanan was arrested and charged with the following:

· Rape in the 3rd Degree, Actor 21 or More, Vaginal Sexual Contact with a person less than 17 years of age, a class E felony

· Sexual Misconduct: Engage in Vaginal Contact without Consent, class A misdemeanor

· Two counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, a class A misdemeanor

· Unlawful Dealing with a Child 1st Degree, Alcohol, a class A misdemeanor

Buchanan was arrested and transported to State Police Kingston for processing without incident. He was arraigned at the Town of Ulster Court with bail set at $15,000 cash, $50,000 bond, and $100,000 partially secured bond and was remanded to Ulster County Jail.  The victim was granted a full stay away order of protection against Buchanan.  He was due back in City of Kingston Court on May 21, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. The investigation is ongoing.

From NYSP