Race Day Live (Rochester, NY) – A 35-year-old Rochester woman accused of having an inappropriate interaction with an 18-year-old confined at a Rush youth center now faces a felony rape charge, New York State Police announced Wednesday.
According to troopers, Jerica J. Costich was arrested and charged with third-degree rape, a Class-E felony, amid charges she “engaged in sexual activity” with an 18-year-old detainee at the Industry Residential Center while she working there as a Youth Support Specialist.
The Rush Center houses youths convicted of non-violent crimes. Here is a simple table –
| Key Facts | Details |
|---|---|
| Incident | Inappropriate relationship and felony rape charge. |
| Accused | Jerica J. Costich, 35, from Rochester. |
| Charge | Third-degree rape (Class-E felony). |
| Victim | An 18-year-old detainee at Industry Residential Center in Rush. |
| Role of Accused | Youth Support Specialist at the Industry Residential Center. |
| Allegation | Engaged in sexual activity with the victim. |
| Facility Type | A youth center housing teens convicted of non-violent crimes. |
| Legal Action | Arrested, arraigned at Rush Town Court, and released. |
| Next Court Date | February 2. |
| Order of Protection | Issued for the victim. |
| Announcing Authority | New York State Police. |
Costich was hauled to Rush Town Court for arraignment and then freed. She is scheduled to appear in court again on February 2. The victim received an Order of Protection.