Oneida County, NY – A Camden man is in custody following an investigation into alleged sexual abuse involving a minor, according to the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office.
According to Chief Deputy Derrick O’Meara, director of the Oneida County Child Advocacy Center, a 37-year-old man was arrested for allegedly having inappropriate sexual contact with an underage female in the Town of Camden.
Investigators say the Child Advocacy Center was notified of the incident earlier in January 2026. The case was assigned to Detective Alexis Perry of the Rome Police Department, who is assigned to the Child Advocacy Center. Following an investigation, authorities allege that Carlos J. Ortiz of Camden subjected a female child under the age of 14 to sexual contact.
On Wednesday, January 28, 2026, Ortiz was located in Utica, New York, and arrested by Detective Perry along with Investigator Ryan Kelly of the Utica Police Department, who is also assigned to the Child Advocacy Center.
Ortiz was arraigned in CAP Court and charged with Sexual Abuse in the Second Degree, a Class A misdemeanor, and Endangering the Welfare of a Child, also a Class A misdemeanor. He was remanded to the Oneida County Jail in lieu of $5,000 bail, according to authorities.
An order of protection has been issued on behalf of the alleged victim. Officials say services and support have been offered to the child through the Oneida County Child Advocacy Center.
The investigation involved multiple agencies working in coordination through the Child Advocacy Center, which provides a multidisciplinary approach to cases involving child abuse allegations.
Anyone with additional information related to this case is encouraged to contact the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office.
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