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Criminal complaints reveal disturbing details of ex-city worker, sex offender's arrest

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By Matthew Benninger Verified
| WSTM-TV (Syracuse, NY) Verified
Graphic warning: The details of this article may be disturbing to some readers. Viewer discretion is advised. SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Criminal complaints obtained by CNY Central revealed disturbing details about the origin of the felony charges against a former Syracuse Department of Public Works employee. James M. DeSantis, 45, of Syracuse, who is already a Level 3 sex offender, was arrested by the Onondaga County Sheriff's Office on July 2.
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Mayor Owens says she was 'pissed' learning that city employee was a Level 3 sex offender

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By Nicole La Fiandra Verified, Hannah Devanny Verified, Matthew Benninger Verified
| WSTM-TV (Syracuse, NY) Verified
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse Mayor Sharon Owens said she found out that a Department of Public Works employee was a "high risk" sex offender facing new child sex charges on July 6. CNY Central was the first to report that James M. DeSantis, 45, of Syracuse, was a Level 3 sex offender and "crew leader" with the DPW.
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Syracuse DPW crew leader, sex offender faces new charges for crimes against children Original

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By Matthew Benninger Verified
| WSTM-TV (Syracuse, NY) Verified
Graphic warning: Some viewers may find the details in this article disturbing. Viewer discretion is advised. SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- The Onondaga County Sheriff's Office arrested a City of Syracuse employee on multiple charges, including attempting rape, in an investigation into sexually explicit messages sent to a girl on Snapchat. The sheriff's office said it arrested James M. DeSantis, a Level 3 sex offender, for felony attempted rape in the first degree.
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