Two Arrested for Predatory Sexual Assault and Use of a Child in a Sexual Performance in Chemung County
Press Release
On July 2, 2025, the New York State Police at SP Horseheads announce the arrest of Grace E. Balthazor, age 33, from Elmira, NY and Devin G. Lavalley, age 37, from Burlington Flats, NY for Predatory Sexual Assault Against a Child (A II Felony) and Use of a Child in a Sexual Performance (C Felony).
The arrest was subsequent to an investigation into a sexual assault that occurred to a 1-year-old female victim and the video recording of the same.
Lavalley and Balthazor were arraigned in the City of Elmira Court, where they were remanded to the Chemung County Jail with no bail pending future court action.
The New York State Police in Horseheads were assisted in this investigation by the State Police Computer Crimes Unit and the New York State Police at SP Sidney Bureau of Criminal Investigation Unit.
This is an ongoing investigation.
Contact Troop E Public Information Officer: Trooper Lynnea Crane
