An 18-year-old Bay Shore man was indicted for allegedly raping and sexually abusing two 11-year-old boys.
In April, a Snapchat group chat was created amongst several 11-year-old boys from the Smithtown area. Bradley Schioppa, who goes by the username “paxonhotsg5,” was also added to the chat. The boys assumed that Schioppa was around their age and did not question his participation in the chat.
Schioppa then allegedly began to show up at locations where the boys would meet, including Robert A. Brady Park in Smithtown. Once the boys met Schioppa in person, they realized that he was older. He would allegedly drive the boys around in his car, buy them snacks and soft drinks, and play prank games with them.
Schioppa allegedly sexually abused one 11-year-old boy in the bathroom of Brady Park and another 11-year-old boy in the bathroom of CVS in Smithtown.
On both occasions, he allegedly framed the abuse as a prank or a dare that they would both be paid for. In May, one of the victim’s mothers discovered messages between Schioppa and her son, and she questioned the victim, which led to the disclosure of the sexual abuse and subsequent police investigation. Schioppa was arrested on May 21. On June 10, Schioppa was arraigned on the indictment before Acting Supreme Court Justice Karen M. Wilutis for:
- Three counts of Rape in the First Degree, a Class B violent felony;
- Two counts of Sexual Abuse in the Second Degree, a Class D violent felony; and
- Two counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, a Class A misdemeanor.
Justice Wilutis ordered Schioppa held on $450,000 cash, $900,000 bond or $4.5 million partially secured bond during the pendency of the case. His next court date is July 8.
“This defendant is accused of committing horrific acts against two innocent children,” said District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney. “These charges reflect the seriousness of the alleged conduct. Protecting our most vulnerable residents, especially children, remains my highest priority. We will pursue this case with the full force of the law to deliver the justice these children deserve.”
If you believe that your child messaged or communicated with Schioppa via his Snapchat account “paxonhotsg5,” or otherwise, please contact the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office at 631-852-2555 or the Suffolk County Police Department Special Victims Section at 631-852-6531.