Woman Accused of Sexually Abusing Boy

(Auburn, New York) A 28-year-old Syracuse woman, Misty Burns, has been arraigned on a first-degree sodomy charge for allegedly abusing a boy under five years old between 1999 and 2001.

Burns and the boy reportedly knew each other (?) and authorities were alerted last year when the victim came forward.

Burns was booked into custody with bail set at $10,000 cash or $20,000 bond. An appearance in Auburn City Court is scheduled for April 13th.

Burns also faces prosecution for abuse of the same boy in Seneca County. According to State Police Senior Investigator Christopher L. Baldwin, Burns pleaded guilty to the attempted course of sexual conduct against a child and is scheduled to be sentenced on April 16th.

Tip: Don Morgenstern