Mattydale, N.Y. - A Mattydale Firefighter has been arrested for sex crimes against a teen
Onondaga County Sheriff's office says Deputies have arrested 61 year old Donald Bender Jr., of Mattydale, for allegedly having sexual encounters with a 16 year old boy. The arrest stems from allegations of a sexual encounter in the late winter of 2017.
Bender has volunteered with the Fire Department for several years and would often provide rides, to young boys, involved in the department's Junior Program. Given his access to youth through those programs, Deputies believe there may be more victims.
Law enforcement is requesting the public's assistance to identify any other potential victims as this investigation continues. Anyone with information regarding Bender should contact Detective Zachary Kogut with the Special Victims Unit at (315) 435 3092, extension 305.