Key Takeaways
- Tyler G. Leclerc, a 28-year-old martial arts instructor at Leclerc’s Martial Arts in New York, was arrested on February 5, 2025, facing felony and misdemeanor charges related to child se*ual abuse.
- Police are actively investigating allegations that Leclerc abused multiple children over several years, and authorities are urging anyone with information to contact New York State Police.
- The suspect was remanded to Dutchess County Jail with bail set at $200,000 cash in a case involving multiple law enforcement units, including the Computer Crimes Unit and Child Advocacy Center.
On February 5, 2025, New York State Police in Poughkeepsie arrested 28-year-old Tyler G. Leclerc on charges related to child se*ual abuse.
Leclerc faces one count of Criminal Se*ual Act in the Third Degree, a Class E Felony, and two counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, a Class A Misdemeanor.
According to authorities, the Bureau of Criminal Investigation at the State Police Poughkeepsie barracks received a report on January 31, 2025, regarding the se*ual abuse of a child.
During the course of their investigation, police uncovered evidence that Leclerc had allegedly abused multiple children over several years.
The case involved multiple law enforcement units, including the Troop K-Computer Crimes Unit, Troop K-Forensic Investigation Unit, Troop K-Community Stabilization Unit, and the Dutchess County Child Advocacy Center.
Leclerc was arraigned in the Town of East Fishkill Court and remanded to the Dutchess County Jail with bail set at $200,000 cash, $400,000 bond, or a $2 million partially secured bond.
Ongoing Investigation
Authorities emphasize that this remains an active investigation and are urging anyone with relevant information to come forward.
Those with details that could aid the case are asked to contact the New York State Police at (845) 677-7300, referencing case #2500085617.
Tyler was a well-known martial arts instructor and had been affiliated with Leclerc’s Martial Arts, an establishment with six locations across Dutchess and Ulster Counties.
Although his profile has since been removed from the business’s website, he remains visible in past Instagram posts on the company’s official page.
A highly decorated martial artist, Leclerc is a 4th-degree Black Belt and was previously recognized for his competitive success, securing a World Top Ten Title in the 18+ Men’s Light Middleweight Fighting category, where he finished second.
The allegations against Leclerc have sent shockwaves through the local community, particularly among parents and students who trained under him.
Many have expressed their concerns over social media, while others cooperate with law enforcement in the ongoing investigation.
This case continues to develop, and more information will be released as it becomes available.
