Defendant is alleged to have targeted child under 13 years old for repeated sexual abuse
May 15, 2025
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace announced that a prominent youth basketball coach in Mount Vernon was arrested by the DA’s Office yesterday and charged with one count of the class B violent felony: Course of Sexual Conduct Against a Child in the First Degree.
Dwayne Murray, 62, of Mount Vernon, was arraigned on a felony complaint yesterday before Mount Vernon City Court Judge Peter Davis. He was remanded to the Westchester County Jail pending further proceedings.
DA Cacace said: “There is no criminal conduct more reprehensible than sex crimes targeting children. As alleged in the felony complaint, Mr. Murray committed grievous sexual acts against a young child. As soon as my office was made aware of this situation, we acted swiftly to arrest Mr. Murray and ensure the victim’s continued safety. Anyone with further information about this incident, or about Mr. Murray, is asked to call my office’s tip line.”
As alleged in the felony complaint, between Oct. 1, 2023, and March 1, 2024, Murray engaged in two or more acts of sexual conduct against a child less than 13 years old, including at least one instance of oral sexual conduct.
If convicted on the above charge, the defendant faces up to 25 years in state prison. He is due back in court on June 4.
The case is being investigated by the DA Office’s Hi-Tech Unit and the Special Prosecutions Division.
The case is being prosecuted by Senior Assistant District Attorney Charlotte Gudis of the Special Prosecutions Division.
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The charges against the defendant are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
