New Berlin Woman Arrested for Sexual Abuse
Otsego County Woman Arrested on Multiple Child Sexual Abuse Charges
COLUMBUS, NY – A New berlin woman is facing serious charges after authorities say she subjected a juvenile to years of sexual abuse.
Holly L. Adams, 35, was arrested Tuesday by the Otsego County Sheriff’s Office following a month-long investigation.
The investigation began on December 10th when the Sheriff’s Office received a report alleging persistent sexual abuse in the Town of Pittsfield. Deputies say their investigation revealed that Adams had engaged in ongoing sexual abuse against a child for approximately three years.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, Adams used threats and coercion to carry out various forms of sexual abuse against the victim.
deputies located Adams at a residence in the Town of Columbus and took her into custody without incident.
The Otsego County District Attorney’s Office recommended Adams be released on her own recognizance. She was processed and lodged in the Otsego County Correctional Facility to await arraignment. An order of protection was requested on behalf of the victim.
Adams faces the following charges:
course of sexual conduct against a child
Three counts of sexual abuse
Two counts of coercion
Forcible touching
* Five counts of endangering the welfare of a child
Local Mother Arrested for Years of Child Sexual Abuse
COLUMBUS, NY – In a deeply disturbing case, 35 year-old holly L. Adams of New Berlin has been arrested following a month-long examination by the Otsego County Sheriff’s Office. Adams is facing multiple charges, including course of sexual conduct against a child, sexual abuse, coercion, forcible touching, and endangering the welfare of a child.
The investigation began on December 10th when authorities received a report alleging persistent sexual abuse against a child in the town of pittsfield. According too the Sheriff’s Office, Adams engaged in ongoing sexual abuse of the victim for approximately three years while utilizing threats and coercion to carry it out.
Adams was apprehended at a residence in Columbus without incident. The Otsego County District attorney’s Office recommended her release on her own recognizance, however, she was processed and lodged in the Otsego County Correctional Facility to await arraignment. An order of protection has been requested on behalf of the victim.
This case serves as a stark reminder of the tragic reality of child sexual abuse and the importance of reporting any suspected instances to law enforcement.