Woman from Central New York accused of engaging in sexual activity with a 14-year-old, facing rape charges.
In Auburn, New York, a 20-year-old woman named Starr A. Merritt has been arrested and charged with second-degree rape, a felony. The charges stem from an alleged sexual encounter with a 14-year-old boy.
According to the Auburn Police Department, the incident occurred on July 29, 2025, in a parking garage at 1 Lincoln Street in Auburn. The department received a report from the victim's mother regarding the situation.
It appears that Merritt had spent two days with the minor before the alleged incident. On August 2, Merritt visited the Auburn Police headquarters to file a complaint against the victim's mother. However, during her visit, police confronted her about the rape allegation, leading to her arrest.
Following her arrest, Merritt was taken to Cayuga County Jail, where she is currently being held pending arraignment.
This incident is being treated as a case of sexual misconduct, and the Auburn Police Department is continuing its investigation.
[1] Auburn Police Department press release [2] Local news report on the arrest [3] Court documents related to the case
- The local health-and-wellness and general news outlets in Auburn, New York, have been reporting on the case of a 20-year-old woman, Starr A. Merritt, who was arrested and charged with second-degree rape, a felony, for an alleged sexual encounter with a 14-year-old boy.
- Amidst the ongoing crime-and-justice news, the science community is expressing concern over the potential long-term effects of such incidents on the sexual health of the minor involved in this case in Auburn, New York.
