Crime & Safety
West Islip Man Charged With Rape, Criminal Sex Act
Robert Pettee is due back in court on Nov. 1.
A West Islip man is facing a rape charge following an arrest on Oct. 28 in Smithtown.
Robert Pettee, 26, allegedly raped a person under the age of 15, according to a police report. Suffolk Police declined to provide specifics on the arrest citing it is a confidential investigation.
Pettee is charged with two D felony counts, one for rape and one for a criminal sex act, according to a crime database.
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A temporary restraining order has been issued for the victim. Pettee is being held on a $15,000 bond/$5,000 cash bail.
He is due back in court on November 1.
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