February 1, 2024
On November 13, 2023, State Police received a cybertip of child sexual abuse material that was uploaded to a mobile messaging application.
An investigation determined that Bethany L. Crispell, 31, of Smithville, used a mobile messaging application to view and exchange child sexual materials.
On January 31, 2024, State Police arrested Crispell for Promoting a Sexual Performance by a Child Under the Age of 17 and Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child.
Crispell was remanded to the Cortland County Correctional Facility and is due to appear in the Town of Smithville Court on February 6, 2024.