State Police arrest a Chenango County man for Rape 2nd

Press Release

The New York State Police in Bath arrest Daniel Erickson, age 55, of Greene, NY, after a several months investigation into a rape allegation.

On February 29, 2024, the Bureau of Criminal Investigation received a law enforcement referral from the New York State Department of Social Services child abuse hotline, with the source of the report being the Federal Bureau of Investigations.

Subsequent to an investigation, it was determined the sexual assault occurred in Steuben County, where Erickson met with the 14-year-old victim in October 2022.

On September 10, 2024, the New York State Police received a Superior Court Warrant of Arrest for Erickson that was issued on the charges of Rape 2nd (D Felony) and Endangering the Welfare of a Child (A Misdemeanor). The warrant was issued on September 3, 2024, and signed by Honorable Chauncey J. Watches. Erickson was processed at SP Bath and taken to Steuben County Jail for CAP arraignment, where he was set a $5000.00 cash and $10,000 bond. Erickson posted bail and was released.