New York State Troopers from the Bath barracks announce the arrest of a 14-year-old female juvenile stemming from a joint investigation conducted with Steuben County Child Protective Services. The 14-year-old alleged she was sexually abused in the Village of Bath and later allegedly signed a supporting deposition attesting to the abuse. The 14-year-old later admitted to fabricating the story and was arrested for Falsely Reporting an Incident 3rd Degree (a class “A” misdemeanor) and Making a False Written Statement (a class “A” misdemeanor). An appearance ticket was issued and made returnable to the Steuben County Family Court at a later date, with the juvenile being released to the custody of family members after it was determined that no abuse had, in fact, occurred.
Investigator Brian W. Mayhew
New York State Police – Bath
