New York Woman Accused of Child Sex Abuse

(Syracuse, New York) A 20-year-old local woman, Katie Parker, has been accused of felony sexual abuse of a 9-year-old boy. She also faces a charge of endangering the welfare of a child.

Lt. Joe Cecile provided the following account:

Parker invited the 9-year-old and a 12-year-old boy into her home when she and her husband, Scott Parker, 19, were living in Syracuse.

When the boys were inside the house, the couple had sex in front of the boys and later had sexual contact with the boys. This happened about a week before the crime was reported to police.

The boys were neighbors of the couple.

Authorities are searching for husband Scott Parker as the investigation continues.