TOWN OF ULSTER, N.Y. — A man from Walden was arrested in connection with rape, state police said Monday.
Cooper Baxter, 20, of Walden was arrested at 8 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, and charged with with first degree rape: oral sexual contact via forcible compulsion, a felony, according to police.
Officials said that New York State Police Troop F began an investigation following a reported sexual assault on Oct. 24 involving a 20 year old victim in the town of Ulster.
Following his arrest, Baxter was arraigned in Kingston City Court and was released under pre-trial supervision.
The following is a list of domestic violence and rape crisis services:
* In Ulster County: Family of Woodstock’s 24-hotline number is (845) 679-2485 (individuals can also chat to this number). The Spanish hotline is available from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at (845) 679-5460.
* Ulster County Crime Victims Assistance Crisis Hotline, (845) 340-3443, Mondays through Fridays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; (845) 340-3442 nights, weekends and holidays, or call 911 if you are in immediate danger.
* National Domestic Violence Hotline / 24/7 / Help available in English, Spanish and 200 other languages (800) 799-7233, or text “START” to 88788
* Deaf survivors of domestic violence, call (855) 812-1001, or text LOVEIS to 22522
* In Dutchess County: Domestic Violence 24-Hour Hotline, (845) 485-5550; call 911 if you are in immediate danger
* Dutchess County Rape Crisis/Crime Victims 24-Hour Hotline, (845) 452-7272; call 911 if your are in immediate danger