Ulster County Family and Child Advocacy Center
PRESS RELEASE
Mark A. Smith 5/4/1973
Investigators from the Ulster County Family and Child Advocacy Center report the arrest of 45 y.o. Mark A. Smith of Smithville Flats NY.
On 01/02/2019, the Ulster County Family and Child Advocacy Center began investigating several allegations of rape regarding a 15 y.o. female victim. The incidents were reported to have occurred in the Town of Rochester (Ulster County) in the fall / winter of 2018.
The investigation revealed that Mark A. Smith , on multiple occasions, engaged in intercourse or oral sexual contact with a 15 y.o. victim.
On January 4th Mark A. Smith was charged with Rape 3rd degree (2 cnts) & Engaging in a Criminal Sexual Act 3rd degree (both felonies). He was arraigned in the Town of Rochester Court before Honorable Babcock and remanded to Ulster County Jail in Lieu of $25,000 cash bail. An Order of Protection was issued on behalf of the victim. Smith was ordered to appear in the Town of Rochester Court on 01/08/2019.
The Ulster County Family and Child Advocacy Center is comprised of members of the Ulster County District Attorney’s Office, Ulster County Sheriff’s Office, New York State Police and Ulster County Child Protective Services.
In addition to investigating allegations of criminal conduct, the Ulster County Family and Child Advocacy Center provides services to child victims including medical treatment, trauma therapy and family advocacy.
Any information or questions may be referred to the Ulster County Family and Child Advocacy Center at 845-334-5155.