NYS POLICE DEPARTMENT TROOP F
The New York State Police, in partnership with Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Hudson Valley Safe Streets Task Force, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, the Town of Newburgh Police Department, the Hudson Valley Crime Analysis Center, and the New York State Intelligence Center, successfully conducted a multiagency undercover enticement operation targeting individuals involved in the online exploitation of children. The operation, which took place over several days, resulted in the identification and apprehension of multiple suspects engaged in illegal activities related to child exploitation and trafficking.
The detail deployed highly trained undercover law enforcement officers who utilized advanced cyber tactics to identify individuals utilizing the internet to engage minors for the purpose of meeting in person to engage in sexual acts.
As a result of the operation, the following three individuals were arrested and charged with various offenses. A historical investigation will continue into each of these individuals that were exposed during this enticement operation.
Lance S. Gold, age 20, of Unionville, NY.
· Attempted Rape 2nd Degree, Class E Felony
· Attempted Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Class B Misdemeanor
· Aggravated Patronizing a Minor for Prostitution 2nd Degree, Class E Felony
Gold was remanded to the Orange County Jail with bail set at $5,000 cash bail, $10,000 bond, and $15,000 partially secured bond and ordered to appear in the Town of Newburgh Court on March 30, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
Kurbonsho Davronov, age 28, of Wappingers Falls, NY.
· Attempted Rape 2nd Degree, Class E Felony
· Attempted Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Class B Misdemeanor
· Aggravated Patronizing a Minor for Prostitution 2nd Degree, Class E Felony
Davronov was remanded to the Orange County Jail with bail set at $5,000 cash bail, $10,000 bond, and $15,000 partially secured bond and ordered to appear in the Town of Newburgh Court on March 30, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
Kevin Abraham, age 29, of Valley Cottage, NY.
· Attempted Rape 2nd Degree, Class E Felony
· Attempted Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Class B Misdemeanor
· Aggravated Patronizing a Minor for Prostitution 2nd Degree, Class E Felony
Abraham was remanded to the Orange County Jail with bail set at $5,000 cash bail, $10,000 bond, and $15,000 partially secured bond and ordered to appear in the Town of Newburgh Court on March 30, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
The State Police are asking anyone with information to contact the State Police at Middletown (845) 344-5300.
Contact Troop F Public Information Officer: Trooper Jennifer Alvarez
Troop F Commander:
Major Christopher M. Kyle
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New York State Police Troop F Headquarters
Middletown NY, 10941