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Teen Accused of Sexually Abusing 10-Year-Old Boy

The male teen, 17, was babysitting for the 10-year-old and was arrested Thursday.

A Harrison teenage male faces felony charges after police say he sexually abused a 10-year-old boy on two different occasions while serving as the child's babysitter.

The teen, whom police have not named because of his age, was arrested and charged on Feb. 16. Police charged the teen with two felony counts of criminal sexual act in the first degree, two felony counts of sexual abuse in the first degree and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child, misdemeanors.

Police believe the acts occurred on two different occasions while the 17-year-old was caring for the boy, but did not provide details as to when the incidents took place.

The 17-year-old was arraigned and released on $3,000 bail.

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