Sex Crimes — Syracuse, NY — reported 2026-07-08
SUMMARY
James Desantis appeared in court on Wednesday morning, July 8, charged with attempting to rape a 12-year-old girl.
KEY FACTS
- Incident type: Sex Crimes
- Location: Syracuse, NY
- Date reported: 2026-07-08
- Suspect: male, age 45
REPORTED DETAILS
- James Desantis is accused of attempting to rape a 12-year-old girl
- The alleged crimes happened at his home in the City of Syracuse and when he met with the girl in the Town of LaFayette
- Desantis is charged with 13 crimes, including attempted rape and aggravated sexual abuse
- He has been convicted of raping two 14-year-old girls in 2004 and 2005