Cortland County Courthouse. (Photo Source: Kevin L. Smith of The Cortland Voice).
An individual pleaded not guilty to child sex abuse accusations in Cortland County Court on Tuesday.
Crystal J. Bruzee, of Endicott, also known as Kevin Bruzee in court documents, allegedly sexually abused a 9-year old girl during the summer of 2021 at a residence in Cortland, according to a City of Cortland Police report.
The incident was first filed to city police as a complaint on Aug. 15 last year. Following an investigation that lasted several months, Bruzee was arrested.
Bruzee is facing the following charges:
- Predatory sex assault against a child (Class-A (II) Felony)
- First-degree criminal sex act (a Class-B Felony)
- First-degree sexual abuse (a Class-D Felony)
- Endangering the welfare of a child (a Class-A Misdemeanor)
In county court on Tuesday, judge David Alexander set the defense motion for July 28, while a response from the district attorney’s office is due Aug. 11.
Bruzee’s next appearance in county court has yet to be determined. Bruzee is currently being held on a $25,000 cash bail, $100,000 bond and other bail options.
