Scavelli was arrested on Thursday, according to Rachael Yong Yow, public affairs officer for U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement's New York Field Office. Scavelli is being prosecuted in Arizona.
Following his arrest, Scavelli, who had been with the sheriff's office since 2008, was terminated from his position in Dutchess.
For Daily Voice's previous report on the arrest, click here.
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