On Thursday, December 9, 2021, Roger L. Ballard, Jr., a 28-year former resident of Castile, was convicted following a five-day jury trial before the Honorable Michael M. Mohun of predatory sexual assault against a child, sexual abuse first degree and endangering the welfare of child.
Ballard, Jr. faces a minimum sentence of 10 years to life in prison and a maximum of 25 years to life in prison on his conviction of predatory sexual assault against a child.
He was arrested by the NYSP after engaging in multiple acts of sexual conduct with a child less than 13 years of age when he was 18 years of age or more.
“I am glad that justice could be served for this victim as she endured over 10 years of sexual abuse. I commend her courage and tenacity to fight for what is right and to stay the course while alone for so long. She is alone no longer. Assistant District Attorney Chelsie Hamilton and First Assistant District Attorney Vincent Hemming did out an outstanding job prosecuting this case to bring Mr. Ballard to justice. I am very proud of their service to this community,” said Wyoming County District Attorney Donald O’Geen
Raymond P. Sciarrino, Esq. represented the defendant.
Sentencing was adjourned until February 3, 2021.
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