October 9, 2025
FROM NYSP NEWS: On October 8, 2025, the New York State Police arrested Estefan D. Henriquez, age 29, of Massachusetts, following an investigation into the online exploitation of minors.
Through an ongoing investigation, Troopers determined that Henriquez had engaged in sexually explicit communications with a 14-year-old female in Steuben County and made arrangements to travel from Massachusetts to meet with her. Investigators learned that Henriquez had previously met the victim in person and had sent numerous sexually explicit messages through a social media platform in the days leading up to his arrest.
At approximately 2:58 a.m., Troopers observed Henriquez’s vehicle arrive at a prearranged location in the village of Canisteo. Henriquez was taken into custody without incident and transported to SP Hornell for processing.
Henriquez was charged with the following offenses:
- Kidnapping 2nd: as Sexually Motivated (B Felony)
- Rape 2nd: 18 or More Vaginal Sexual Contact with person under 15 (D Felony)
- Rape 2nd – Oral Sexual Contact with a Person Under 15 (D Felony)
- Endangering the Welfare of a Child (A Misdemeanor)
- Attempted Kidnapping 2nd: as Sexually Motivated (C Felony)
- Attempted Rape 2nd: 18 or More Vaginal Sexual Contact with person under 15 (E Felony)
- Attempted Rape 2nd – Oral Sexual Contact with a Person Under 15 (E Felony)
- Attempted Endangering the Welfare of a Child (B Misdemeanor)
Henriquez was transported to the Steuben County Jail for CAP arraignment.
