State Police Arrest Cobleskill Man for Rape

On July 1, 2023, State Police of Princetown arrested Robert F. Whitbeck Jr., 49, of Cobleskill for Rape in the first degree, Criminal Sexual Act in the first degree, two counts of Aggravated Sexual Abuse in the third degree, Unlawful Imprisonment in the second degree, 14 counts of Criminal Contempt in the second degree, Forcible Touching, and Criminal Obstruction of Breathing.

On June 4, 2023, Troopers received the report of multiple past occurring sexual assaults. The investigation determined Whitbeck Jr. reportedly physically and sexually assaulted the victim numerous times in the fall of 2022 while in the townships of Cobleskill and Schoharie. Further investigation determined The Schoharie County Family Court issued a full stay-away order of protection against Whitbeck Jr. in December 2022, protecting the victim.  Whitbeck Jr. was found to have violated that court order 14 times since its origination.

Whitbeck Jr. was arrested and processed at SP Cobleskill. He was arraigned at the Schoharie County Centralized Arraignment Part Court resulting in him being remanded to the Schoharie County Correctional Facility in lieu of $1,000 bail or $2,000 secured bond.