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Suffolk DA: Queens man sexually abused 15-year-old girl at Brentwood Residential Center

Investigators say 40-year-old Ovzie Cannon provided the girl with edibles before engaging in sexual acts.

News 12 Staff

Mar 28, 2023, 2:42 AM

Updated 604 days ago

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A state employee has been indicted for the rape of a teenager at Brentwood Residential Center.
Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney says 40-year-old Ovzie Cannon, of Queens, sexually abused a 15-year-old girl at the residential facility on several occasions.
According to the investigation, Cannon worked as youth support specialist between January and February of 2023.
Investigators say he provided the girl with cannabis-infused edibles before engaging in sexual acts.