Richmondville Man Arrested on Alleged Child Sex Abuse Charges

RICHMONDVILLE — The New York State Police have arrested Richard P. Bishop, age 30, of Richmondville, following a months-long investigation into the possession and promotion of child sexual abuse material.

Bishop was arrested on November 19, 2025, and charged with:

• Promoting a Sexual Performance by a Child Less Than 17 Years of Age, a class D felony

• Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child Less Than 16 Years of Age, a class E felony

The investigation began after the State Police received a referral from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children regarding suspicious online activity. Members of the Troop G Computer Crimes Unit, the Princetown Bureau of Criminal Investigation, and the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force executed a search warrant at Bishop’s residence in the town of Richmondville.

Bishop was processed at SP Cobleskill. He was later arraigned in Schoharie County Centralized Arraignment Part Court and remanded to the Schoharie County Correctional Facility in lieu of $10,000 cash bail, $20,000 bond, or a $40,000 partially secured bond.

The New York State Police remain committed to protecting children and investigating crimes involving child exploitation. Anyone with information about suspected child exploitation is encouraged to contact the New York State Police at (518) 457-2180 or submit a tip through the NCMEC CyberTipline at www.missingkids.org