JOHNSTOWN, N.Y. - A police officer in Johnstown has been
arrested for allegedly raping a 16-year-old female.
The Johnstown Police Department says city police officer
31-year-old Adam Schwabrow has been charged with third-degree rape on Friday. The
charge was announced during a press conference held at City Hall by the
Johnstown Police Department.
Police say the alleged rape was not forcible; however the
female involved was not old enough to give consent.
Schwabrow, a nine year veteran and K-9 officer for the
department, was arrested at the police department Friday morning. He posted
bail and is due back in court next week. The District Attorney is asking for a
special prosecutor to handle the case because of Schwabrow's position.
Schwabrow has been suspended from the department with pay
pending an internal investigation.
He also acts as the Montgomery County Emergency Management
Director. The Chairman of the Board of Supervisors John Thayer says Schwabrow
has been immediately placed on administrative leave with pay from that position
as well, pending more information and future developments. Interim Deputy
Director Rick Sager has been placed in charge of the Emergency Management
Office until further notice.