Amity-based NY State Police arrest 33 year old Belfast man for violent attack against a child

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The victim of Charles Gibney was under 11 years old

From the NYS Police,

The New York State Police report the arrest of Charles J. Gibney, age 33, of Belfast, New York, following an investigation in the Town of Belfast.

Incident Details:

  • Date/Time Reported: November 24, 2025, at approximately 8:50 p.m.
  • Location: Town of Belfast
  • Incident Status: Investigation pending

Arrest Information:

  • Date/Time of Arrest: December 30, 2025, at approximately 3:57 p.m.
  • Arrest Type: Central arraignment

Charge:

  • Penal Law: §130.35(3)
  • Charge: Rape in the First Degree
  • Description: Sexual intercourse with a person less than 11 years old
  • Classification: Class B Felony
  • Counts: One (1)

Bail information was not listed at the time of this report.

The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

This investigation remains ongoing.

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