State Police in Oneida arrested Robert J. Smith, age 69, from Earlville, NY for (1) count of Attempted Criminal Sex Act 3rd degree, a class “E” felony and Endangering the Welfare of a Child, a class “A” misdemeanor.
On August 5, 2016, Smith is accused of approaching a 15 year-old male along the shore of Poolville Lake in the Town of Hamilton, Madison County and asking the teen to engage in sexual activity. The teen immediately notified his parents who then contacted State Police. Smith was issued an appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear in the Town of Hamilton Court on September 5, 2016 at 1 pm.
If anyone has information regarding this or similar incidents they are asked to contact Investigator Andrew Wilmot at SP Oneida BCI (315) 366-6000.