SCHODACK >> A Voorheesville man was charged Tuesday with several counts of criminal sex act by State Police in Schodack.
The arrest of Steven J. Vanalystyne, 51, followed a joint investigation by State Police and the East Greenbush Police Department.
Vanalystyne is charged with second-degree and third-degree counts of criminal sex act forcible touching and endangering the welfare of a child. He is alleged to have had inappropriate sexual contact with a 14-year-old female over a 2 ½ year period. The incidents occurred at several locations in the Capital Region including towns in Albany, Saratoga and Rensselaer counties, according to State Police.
Vanalstyne was arraigned in East Greenbush Town Court and was released on bail.
State Police ask that if anyone has any information or has had inappropriate contact with Vanalstyne to contact the State Police BCI in Schodack at (518) 732-4644.