Man arrested on rape charges in Brewster

Christian Alexis Lopez Gregorio charged with first-degree rape and resisting arrest

Apr. 10, 2026 at 2:18am

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A 21-year-old man named Christian Alexis Lopez Gregorio has been arrested by the Putnam County Sheriff's Office following an investigation into the sexual assault of a juvenile female victim. Lopez Gregorio was charged with two counts of first-degree rape and resisting arrest after attempting to flee on foot and resisting arrest.

Why it matters

Sexual assault cases involving juvenile victims are particularly disturbing and impactful for local communities. This arrest highlights the importance of thorough investigations by law enforcement to hold perpetrators accountable and protect vulnerable members of society.

The details

According to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office, they received a report on March 27, 2026 regarding a past sexual assault involving a female juvenile victim. Detectives from the Bureau of Criminal Investigation conducted an investigation that led them to Lopez Gregorio, who attempted to flee on foot and resisted arrest before being taken into custody.

  • The Sheriff's Office received the report of the sexual assault on March 27, 2026.
  • Lopez Gregorio was arrested on April 3, 2026.

The players

Christian Alexis Lopez Gregorio

A 21-year-old man from Brewster, New York who has been charged with two counts of first-degree rape and resisting arrest.

Putnam County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that received the report of the sexual assault, conducted the investigation, and arrested Lopez Gregorio.

Brian Hess

The Sheriff of Putnam County, New York.

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What they’re saying

“Sexual assault cases involving juvenile victims are particularly disturbing and impactful for local communities.”

— Brian Hess, Sheriff of Putnam County

What’s next

Lopez Gregorio is being held at the Putnam County Correctional Facility on $50,000 cash bail or $100,000 bond. He will appear in court for further proceedings.

The takeaway

This arrest highlights the importance of thorough investigations by law enforcement to hold perpetrators of sexual assault, especially those involving juvenile victims, accountable and protect vulnerable members of the community.