A Brooklyn man has been charged with rape and other offenses after sexually abusing a 16-year-old Long Island girl he met on Snapchat.
Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney identified the suspect as Delon Hughes, 34, of Brooklyn.
According to the investigation, Hughes traveled the LIRR to Brentwood on June 11 to visit the victim at the library before accompanying her to the Brentwood Fire Department.
Hughes allegedly sexually abused the victim among the cars parked outside the fire department.
On August 7, Hughes was detained in Queens.
Following his arrest, search warrants conducted on two of his cellphones revealed the existence of additional social media profiles, including the Instagram identity “Richkid3651” and the Snapchat alias “Josephpatri9300.”
Both of these usernames were reportedly used to interact with the victim.
Hughes was charged on the indictment with two charges of third-degree rape, two counts of failing to register an internet identifier, two counts of endangering the welfare of a child, aggravated harassment, and sexual abuse.
Hughes was detained for $350,000 cash or an $850,000 bond.
Hughes is due back in court on September 25. He could face up to four years in prison if convicted on the highest count.