For More Information Contact:
Captain John Watterson, 845-486-3860
The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of Robert J. Siniscalchi, age 68 of Hyde Park, in connection with a recent investigation by Sheriff’s Office Detectives in conjunction with the Arlington Central School District.
Mr. Siniscalchi was arrested on 6/3/25 following a month-long investigation, and is accused of having inappropriate physical contact with three (3) Arlington High School students during the 2024-2025 school year. In order to protect the identities of the victims, no further information about them or the case will be released.
At this time Mr. Siniscalchi has been charged with three counts each of Forcible Touching and Endangering the Welfare of a Child, which are both misdemeanors. After being processed he was released on appearance tickets returnable to the Town of LaGrange Court on 6/17/25.
The investigation is continuing, and anyone with information about this case or similar incidents involving Mr. Siniscalchi is urged to contact Detective Sistarenik at 845-486-3820 or bsistarenik@dutchessny.gov Information can also be supplied through the Sheriff’s Office tipline at 845-605-2583 or dcsotips@gmail.com, and all information will be kept confidential.
As with any criminal case the charges described above are merely accusations, and Mr. Siniscalchi is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
