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A 13th arrest has now been made in the case of a missing teen from Patchogue.
As News 12 has extensively reported, the teenager vanished Dec. 9 after going outside at night with no coats or shoes and getting into a car.
The girl was found nearly a month later on a boat in Islip at the white cap marina on Jan. 3
According to court documents, 40-year-old Anthony Wright had sexual intercourse with the teen on two separate occasions during the 25 days she was missing.
Wright allegedly committed the crimes at his home on Silverpine Drive between Dec. 22 and Jan. 3.
The 13 defendants are facing charges ranging from rape to sex trafficking, drug charges and endangering the welfare of a child.
Wright remains in custody at this time. He pleaded not guilty to rape and another charge.
He is due back in court on Friday.
