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Area Man Convicted Of Attempted Rape In Case Connected With Sting Of Online Predators Area Man Convicted Of Attempted Rape In Case Connected With Sting Of Online Predators
Area Man Convicted Of Attempted Rape In Case Connected With Sting Of Online Predators A 35-year-old man has been convicted by a jury of attempted rape in a case connected with a sting operation of online predators. Travis Sammeth of Newburgh was convicted Thursday, Aug. 22, by an Ulster County jury, said the Ulster County District Attorney's Office. His conviction stems from an incident on Sept. 8, 2018, when Sammeth made contact with an undercover police officer through an online website, the DA's Office said. He expressed interest in having sexual contact with a 14-year-old girl and made arrangements to meet with who he believed to be the girl and her stepfather. When Sam…

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