Jesse Boniface Convicted of Rape in the First Degree and Related Charges

Defendant faces 25 Years in Prison

Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced that Jesse Boniface, age 52, of Middletown, was convicted after a jury trial in the Orange County Court of all charges against him, including the crimes of Rape in the First Degree and related charges in connection with a forcible rape in the Town of Crawford.  Boniface faces twenty-five (25) years in prison when he is scheduled to be sentenced on December 16, 2024.  Boniface was remanded to the Orange County Jail without bail following the jury’s verdict.

As alleged at trial, on November 17, 2023 in the Town of Crawford, Boniface engaged in sexual intercourse and oral sexual conduct by forcible compulsion with another person.  The incident was promptly reported to the Town of Crawford Police department who, after conducting an investigation, arrested Boniface. 

District Attorney Hoovler thanked the Town of Crawford Department whose investigation led to the arrest of Boniface.  District Attorney Hoovler also thanked the New York State Police who assisted in the investigation and analysis of forensic evidence.

“The vile allegations, as proven at trial, are as despicable of acts as one can imagine,” said District Attorney David M. Hoovler. “At sentencing, we will seek the maximum sentence permitted, as that is the only appropriate sanction for this defendant’s conduct.  I praise the bravery of the victim in this case, who is forced to live every day with the awful consequences of this defendant’s actions.  The conviction will ensure that this predator is no longer free to terrorize another victim.  My Office will continue to dedicate all necessary resources to holding violent sexual offenders accountable.”

District Attorney Hoovler highly commended Senior Assistant District Attorney Michael Purcell and Assistant District Attorney Ralph Deluca who prosecuted the case.

This criminal charge is merely an allegation that a defendant has committed a violation of the criminal law, and it is not evidence of guilt. All defendants are presumed innocent and entitled to a fair trial, during which it will be the State of New York’s burden to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.