Schoharie County Man Charged With Rape, Endangering Child After Missing Minor Found
State Police in Schoharie County charged David J. Hadsell, 21, with rape and endangering the welfare of a child after a missing child under 17 was found at his home in Summit, N.Y.
Albany Schenectady Troy, NY, October 9, 2026 —
SUMMIT, N.Y. – State Police in Schoharie County have arrested and charged David J. Hadsell, 21, in connection with a case involving a missing child. The charges include rape and endangering the welfare of a child.
The arrest followed the discovery of a missing child, identified as being under the age of 17, at Hadsell’s residence in Summit, New York. Specific details regarding the circumstances of the child’s disappearance and the timeline leading up to the discovery at Hadsell’s home were not immediately available.
Further details concerning the specific nature of the endangerment or the events that led to the rape charge were not disclosed by authorities. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have not released further information at this time.
The alleged incident took place in Schoharie County. The State Police command the investigation. No additional information regarding the minor’s condition or the status of any victim services has been provided.
The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided.
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