Pine Bush resident, Valley Central employee charged in child sex case

A Pine Bush resident tied to Valley Central High School has been charged in a child sex investigation, according to local reporting that cited an arrest reported on June 18, 2026. News 12 Hudson Valley followed up on June 22, 2026, and Daily Voice also connected the case to Pine Bush.

Because the matter is active in the court system, officials and reporting describe what was charged—not what has been proven.

What local reporting says was charged

News 12 Hudson Valley reported that a Valley Central High School employee was charged following an arrest reported for June 18, 2026. Daily Voice reported that the Pine Bush resident, Eric Guarneri, was charged with a “criminal sex act”.

Valley Central placed the employee on leave

News 12 Hudson Valley reported that Valley Central School District placed the employee on leave while the criminal matter moves through the court process.

What remains unknown (and what to watch next)

As the case proceeds, additional details may come through court filings and scheduled hearings. Until then, residents may not have answers to questions like how the charge will be handled in court or whether the district will make any further public policy or workplace adjustments beyond its reported leave decision.

If you have questions about the investigation or request public records, the Town of Montgomery Police Department can be a starting point for contact information through its official website.

Sources

• News 12 Hudson Valley — Valley Central high school employee charged in child sex investigation
• Daily Voice — Pine Bush's Eric Guarneri charged with criminal sex act
• Town of Montgomery Police Department
• Valley Central School District