Albion man charged with 1st-degree rape
John D. “JD” Smith Jr.
ALBION – The Albion Police Department has charged an Albion man for first-degree rape after allegedly having anal sexual contact with a person under 11 years old.
John D. “JD” Smith, 30, was arrested on Dec. 12. He also was charged with endangering the welfare of a child. He was remanded to Orleans County Jail on $5,000 cash bail or a $10,000 bond.
Smith’s arrest was reported in the police blotter of the Orleans Hub on Sunday. The Albion Police Department put out a news release today about Smith.
“The Albion Police Department felt it was important to get the suspect’s identity and information out to the public due to concerns that there may be additional unidentified victims in the surrounding area,” said Police chief David Mogle. “If your child came into contact with John D. Smith Jr., please contact your local authorities.”
