BROADALBIN, N.Y. (WNYT)- A 27-year-old Albany man was arrested for alleged sexual crimes involving a minor, New York State Police (NYSP) of Fonda reported.
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Jared T. Baldizon faces charges of Third-Degree Rape and Third-Degree Criminal Sexual Act, both felonies.
NYSP says an investigation was started March 6, after receiving a report that a child was sexually assaulted.
Baldizon allegedly engaged in a sexual relationship with a minor in spring 2024 while working as a teacher’s assistant and assistant coach at Broadalbin-Perth Central School District High School.
He left his roles at Broadalbin-Perth in fall 2024 and worked as a substitute teacher at Great Amsterdam School District until December 2024.
Most recently, Baldizon was an assistant coach for the Amsterdam School District’s varsity boys’ lacrosse team. He has been placed on administrative leave from that role.
Baldizon was processed at SP Fonda and arraigned at Amsterdam City Court on March 16. He pleaded not guilty and was released on his own recognizance. He’s due back in court March 31.
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