TOWN OF FLORIDA - Six people from around the region have been charged in a crimes against children investigation in Montgomery County, New York State Police said this week.
The arrests were the result of a joint "highly successful multiple-day" investigation in the town of Florida, police said.
Those arrested and the charges filed:
Scott T. Simmons, 56, of Johnstown, was arrested at his Johnstown residence on charges of possession and promotion of a sexual performance by a child. He was arraigned and ordered held on $1,000 bail
Zachary Nawotniak, 22, of Queensbury, was charged with second-degree attempted rape, second-degree patronizing a prostitute and second-degree attempted criminal sex act, police said.
Samuel P. Schultz, 56, of Amsterdam, a Level 3 sex offender, was charged with second-degree attempted rape, second-degree patronizing a prostitute, second-degree criminal mischief, unlawful fleeing a police officer and second-degree reckless endangerment, police said.
Tasean Booth, 32, of Schenectady, was charged with second-degree patronizing a prostitute, second-degree criminal mischief, unlawfully fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle, second-degree reckless endangerment, and endangering the welfare of a child, police said. He was ordered held without bail.
Denis Omurluki, 35, of Cohoes, was charged with second-degree attempted rape, second-degree attempted criminal sex act, second-degree patronizing a prostitute. He was released to appear in court later.
Erick J. DeJesus-Rosa, 30, of Amsterdam, was charged with second-degree patronizing a prostitute and second-degree attempted criminal sex act. DeJesus-Rosa was released to appear in court later.
"These arrests exemplify the importance and effectiveness of continued partnerships between law enforcement agencies. The New York State Police sincerely thanks Sheriff Smith and all The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office members for their continued dedication to protecting our communities," police said in a release.
