JERICHO, N.Y. – Nassau County police announced the arrest of a Roosevelt man accused of repeatedly abusing a woman with disabilities during his employment as a van driver for the Association for the Help of Retarded Children (AHRC).
Investigators said Steven Harrison, 62, of Powell Street, allegedly engaged in inappropriate sexual contact with a 24-year-old woman while transporting her home as part of his assigned route. The encounters reportedly took place beginning in March 2022 in the parking lot of a Home Depot on Jericho Turnpike.
On September 18, 2025, the victim, now 27, disclosed the incidents to a family member, who then contacted police. Following an investigation, Harrison was taken into custody without incident on September 23 at the AHRC facility on Wheatley Road in Brookville.
Harrison faces multiple charges, including:
- Rape in the 3rd Degree
- Endangering the Welfare of an Incompetent or Physically Disabled Person in the 1st Degree
- Sexual Abuse in the 2nd Degree
He is scheduled for arraignment on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at First District Court in Hempstead.
Police are asking anyone who believes they may have also been victimized by Harrison to contact the Nassau County Special Victims Squad at 516-573-4022 or dial 911. Callers may remain anonymous.
Roosevelt Man Arrested
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Defendant | Steven Harrison, 62, of Roosevelt |
| Employment | Van driver for Association for the Help of Retarded Children (AHRC) |
| Alleged Incidents | Sexual encounters with a 24-year-old victim between March 2022 and September 12, 2025 |
| Location | Home Depot parking lot, 86 Jericho Turnpike, Jericho |
| Arrest Date | September 23, 2025 |
| Arrest Location | AHRC facility, 189 Wheatley Road, Brookville |
| Charges | – Rape in the 3rd Degree – Endangering the Welfare of an Incompetent or Physically Disabled Person (1st Degree) – Sexual Abuse in the 2nd Degree |
| Court Appearance | September 24, 2025 at First District Court, 99 Main Street, Hempstead |
| Contact for Victims | Nassau County Special Victims Squad: 516-573-4022 or dial 911 (anonymous calls accepted) |
Potential Penalties if Convicted
If found guilty on all charges, Steven Harrison could face significant prison time:
- Rape in the 3rd Degree – Class E felony in New York, punishable by up to 4 years in prison.
- Endangering the Welfare of an Incompetent or Physically Disabled Person (1st Degree) – Class E felony, also carrying up to 4 years in prison.
- Sexual Abuse in the 2nd Degree – Class A misdemeanor, punishable by up to 1 year in jail.
In total, Harrison could face more than 8 years of incarceration, along with potential probation, fines, and mandatory sex offender registration if convicted.
