Upstate NY man accused of sexually assaulting disabled child
Leila Ahmed
Leila Ahmed
Reporter · Syracuse, NY
A graduate of the University at Buffalo, Leila has spent five years in journalism, previously working at a community-focused news outlet in Rochester, NY. She specializes in uncovering the diverse voices and cultural richness of Syracuse’s neighborhoods, bringing their stories to light.
More from Leila →Reporter · Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 1:12 PM · 1 min read
A Northern New York man is accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting a juvenile with a mental disability over an eight-month period, police said.Dale D. Harmer Jr., 60, of Gouverneur, was arrested Oct. 10 on felony second-degree rape and other charges, according to Gouverneur police.