Batavia PD announced today that a 40-year-old Batavia man was arrested for allegedly having sexual contact with a family member. Eric Watson is in Genesee County Jail with bail set at $20,000.
He is accused of engaging in sexual conduct with a mentally disabled family member who is incapable of consenting to such activity. The allegations date back three years, but were just reported this year.
Watson is charged with second-degree rape, second-degree criminal sexual act, and second-degree incest.
He is due to appear in Genesee County Court at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 21.
Det. Sgt. Todd Crossett and Det. Kevin Czora are the city Police Department investigating officers.
