The Ithaca Police Department arrested a juvenile under the age of 18 on Sept. 7 for sex crimes committed in the City of Ithaca.
Two victims, under the age of 11, were sexually abused by the juvenile between March of 2021 and June 26, 2021.
The juvenile was charged in Tomkins County Family Court with two counts of sex abuse in the first degree, and one count of a criminal sex act.
The Ithaca Police Department wants to remind members of the community as well as mandated reporters to always watch out for these things.
This incident was reported by a concerned youth counselor.
Victims and survivors of sexual abuse can contact the Advocacy Center at 607-277-5000 for help and resources.
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