New Windsor Man David Mejia Sr., 47, Arrested on Child Sex Charges

New York State Police arrested 47-year-old David Mejia Sr. of New Windsor on Jan. 30 and charged him with two felonies tied to child sexual exploitation, authorities said. The charges include promoting an obscene sexual performance by a child less than 17 years of age, a Class D felony, and possessing an obscene sexual performance by a child less than 16 years of age, a Class E felony.

"On Jan. 30, 2026, state police arrested David Mejia Sr., 47, of New Windsor on felony charges tied to child sexual exploitation," the state police said in a press release. Investigators said the probe found Mejia "was in possession of images and videos depicting the sexual exploitation of children."

State police say the investigation began in July 2025 and expanded over several months. The probe involved multiple New York State Police Troop F units and federal partners, including the Troop F Computer Crimes Unit, the Troop F Community Stabilization Unit, the Troop F Violent Gang and Narcotic Enforcement Team, the Troop F Major Crimes Unit, the Bureau of Criminal Investigation at Montgomery, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. A search warrant was obtained and executed at Mejia’s New Windsor residence in January.

Mejia was arraigned in the City of Newburgh Court and released on his own recognizance. Court reporting on the exact weekday of the arraignment varied across local accounts, but court filings indicate an appearance on Jan. 31. His next scheduled court appearance is in the Town of New Windsor Court on Feb. 10; the state police press release lists that hearing at 4:30 p.m.

Authorities have not released names or ages of any alleged victims, nor have they provided details on the number or specific content of images and videos referenced in the charging language. The name of Mejia’s attorney was not immediately available and prosecutors have not announced additional charges. No information has been disclosed about any evidence seized during the January search beyond the general description offered by investigators.

For Orange County residents, the case highlights two immediate concerns: the presence of child sexual exploitation material in the community and the role of coordinated law enforcement work across local, state, and federal agencies. The involvement of Troop F units, the BCI at Montgomery, and the FBI reflects a collaborative investigative model used in complex digital crimes, and it signals that county investigators are engaging resources to address online child exploitation.

What comes next is a court process that will clarify charges and evidence in open filings. Residents looking for official updates should watch statements from the New York State Police and public records from the City of Newburgh and Town of New Windsor courts for hearing outcomes and any additional filings.