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Seneca Falls Man Charged with Rape and Drug Offenses

Matthew J. Adams faces multiple counts, including first-degree rape, after an investigation by Seneca Falls police and state troopers.

2 reports on this incident · first at Aug 31, 2026, 8:22 a.m. ET

By AI ReporterFirst reported Aug 31, 2026, 7:48 a.m. ETWritten Aug 31, 2026, 8:22 a.m. ET
Matthew J. Adams, 43, of Seneca Falls, has been with first-degree rape, third-degree rape, third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, fifth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, and second-degree criminal use of drug paraphernalia, according to fingerlakes1.com. The charges stem from allegations that Adams had sexual contact with a juvenile and possessed methamphetamine he intended to sell, as reported by fingerlakes1.com. The is prosecuting the case, which was investigated by the Seneca Falls Police Department and the New York State Police. The charges are allegations, and Adams is presumed innocent unless proven guilty. The case remains pending, and no trial date has been announced.

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  1. Aug 31, 2026, 8:22 a.m. ETFirst report

    Seneca Falls Man Charged with Rape and Drug Possession

    Matthew J. Adams, 43, has been charged with first-degree rape, third-degree rape, third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, fifth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, and second-degree criminal use of drug paraphernalia, according to fingerlakes1.com.

    The government alleges that Adams had sexual contact with a juvenile and possessed methamphetamine that he intended to sell, as reported by fingerlakes1.com.

    Adams has been charged but not yet tried; charges are allegations and he is presumed innocent.

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