WATERVLIET, N.Y. ( NEWS10 A man from Watervliet was apprehended on April 1 regarding allegations of sexual assault. The Watervliet Police Department reported that Evan Kennedy, aged 36, faced charges including first-degree rape.
The authorities stated that on March 17, they were called about a reported case of sexual assault. During their probe, carried out jointly by the local police force and the FBI’s Child Sexual Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force, it became clear that Kennedy had reportedly engaged in repeated acts of alleged sexual abuse against a 17-year-old girl.
Kennedy appeared at Watervliet City Court, where he was initially ordered to be held at the Albany County Correctional Facility. Later, he was let out under the oversight of the Albany County Probation Department and required to wear an electronic monitor.
The department has stated their dedication to thoroughly investigate every case of sexual assault with care and determination. They urge anyone who possesses relevant details about any reported assaults to reach out to them at (518) 270-3833.
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