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Longtime Santa performer arrested on child-sex crime allegations

A longtime Santa performer at a popular Upstate New York holiday attraction was arrested Sept. 5 after police said he tried to arrange sexual encounters with minors through online communications.

Published Sep 17, 2026, 4:56 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

A man who has spent years portraying Santa Claus at a popular Upstate New York holiday attraction is facing felony charges after police said he allegedly tried to arrange sexual encounters with minors through online communications. Authorities arrested Clarence V. “Rusty” Russell, 75, on Sept. 5.

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