MONTICELLO, NY — David L. Dunlap, 36, of Monticello, was sentenced to 20 years’ incarceration in state prison for “persistent” child abuse, announced Sullivan County District Attorney Brian P. Conaty.

Sullivan County Court Judge Jim Farrell’s December 19 ruling also included 10 years of post-release supervision.

Dunlap was convicted of Course of Sexual Conduct Against a Child in the First Degree, a Class B violent felony. Dunlap pled guilty to that charge on September 26, 2023, admitting that, between 2013 and 2014, he repeatedly sexually abused a child. 

Under New York State law, a person is guilty of Course of Sexual Conduct Against a Child in the First Degree when, over a period of at least three months, an adult abuser engages in two or more acts of sexual conduct with a child under 13, when a child is deemed incapable of consent.

“Criminal acts of this nature produce long-lasting and life-altering effects upon their vulnerable victims,” Conaty said. “I commend the victim’s bravery in coming forward and disclosing these horrific criminal acts. This lengthy sentence reflects the heinous nature of these crimes and, hopefully, brings some measure of closure to all those directly affected.” 

Upon his release from prison, Dunlap will be required to register as a sex offender pursuant to the New York Sex Offender Registration Act.