A 34-year-old Brunswick man has been arraigned on predatory sexual assault and related charges after authorities say he sexually abused a child under the age of 13 over several years at multiple locations throughout Albany County. Patrick Fitzpatrick was remanded to the Albany County Correctional Facility following his court appearance.
Authorities identified Fitzpatrick as a Brunswick resident, according to cbs6albany.com. Fitzpatrick faces multiple charges connected to an investigation into reported sexual abuse involving a child under 13, Albany County Sheriff Craig Apple said. Investigators said the alleged abuse occurred over several years at multiple locations throughout the county, and authorities said Fitzpatrick was known to the victim.
Joint Investigation Led By County and City Detectives
The case came together through a joint investigation, with the Albany County Sheriff's Office working alongside detectives from the Watervliet Police Department on the allegations of child sexual abuse, per the same account. The station's report does not specify exact dates or further locations tied to the alleged conduct.
Fitzpatrick was arraigned Wednesday on charges of predatory sexual assault against a child, first-degree course of sexual conduct against a child, and endangering the welfare of a child, according to news10.com. Following arraignment, Fitzpatrick was remanded to the Albany County Correctional Facility.
What the Charges Mean Under New York Law
The top count against Fitzpatrick, predatory sexual assault against a child, is codified under Section 130.96 of New York's Penal Law, according to the New York State Senate. He also faces a charge under Section 260.10, titled endangering the welfare of a child, per the New York State Senate's legislative text. Those statutory listings establish only the names of the charges Fitzpatrick faces, not a determination of guilt or the specific facts investigators will need to prove at trial.
No defense attorney statement or plea has been reported in connection with the arraignment. The case remains under investigation by Albany County authorities and Watervliet police.
