A Rockland County middle school school has been arrested on felony charges as part of a sextortion investigation that could involve hundreds of victims, officials announced Wednesday.
Stony Point Police said the investigation into allegations made by victims at Fieldstone Middle School began in February 2025, and so far at least six children have come forward. However, investigators have reason to believe there could be dozens, if not “several hundred [of] additional victims,” who have yet to make reports.
The investigation was first launched after victims alerted school staff that they were being coerced to send explicit content via social media, according to police. The victims, who are all under the age of 16, said they thought they were speaking with a teen girl.
The suspect, whose name has not been released but is said to also be under 16, has been taken into custody and charged with three felonies: use of a child in a sexual performance, promoting a sexual performance by a child and possessing a sexual performance by a child.
“This case highlights both the serious dangers our children face online and the extraordinary bravery of students who came forward,” police said in a statement.
Authorities also encouraged parents to speak to their children about the risks that are present online.
“Police officials stress that sextortion is not only a local issue, but a global problem fueled by social media,” cops said. “Many parents may be unaware of the extent of these dangers. “It is essential to create safe, judgment-free environments where children feel comfortable reporting concerns.”
Fieldstone Middle School is part of the North Rockland School District with about 1,300 seventh and eighth grade students from the towns of Stony Point and Haverstraw.
