Jenry S. Buestan Gutama, 23, of Moriches, a postal worker who allegedly raped a 15-year-old in his mail van, was arrested last Thursday by East Hampton Town police and charged with first-degree rape, a felony.
The child, police said, immediately notified school officials, who in turn contacted police.
Detectives said they investigated the case in conjunction with the United States Postal Service Office of the Inspector General, during which time they learned that the teenager and the accused man knew each other.
In addition to the felony charge, the man was charged with endangering the welfare of a child, a misdemeanor. The top charge carries a maximum penalty of 25 years in prison and a fine of up to $5,000.
Town Justice David Filer set bail Saturday at $100,000 cash, $200,000 bond, or $750,000 partially secured bond — a type of bond that requires that a percentage of the total amount be paid to secure release.
As of press time, Mr. Buestan Gutama had not posted bail and remained in police custody.