BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — The Erie County District Attorney's Office announced that 36-year-old Jamar L. Harris of Buffalo was arraigned on Sunday in Buffalo City Court on the following offenses:
- One count of first-degree rape
- One count of first-degree criminal sexual act
- One count of first-degree assault
- One count of second-degree assault
- One count of second-degree strangulation
- Two counts of third-degree criminal possession of a weapon
- Two counts of second-degree menacing
According to the district attorney's office, on January 1 a victim allegedly reported to Buffalo police that she had escaped from a residence in Buffalo. She was transported to ECMC to be treated for injuries to her face, shoulder, and back and police began an investigation.
The same day, police were allegedly notified of a second victim.
Harris is accused of forcing the victim to engage in sexual intercourse and other sexual conduct by beating, choking and threatening her. She was taken to ECMC to be treated for physical injuries.
The district attorney's office said a search warrant was executed at Harris' residence on Moselle Street on Saturday and investigators allegedly found items of evidence inside.
Harris is scheduled to return on Thursday for a felony hearing and was held without bail. He faces a maximum of 25 years in prison.
“The allegations against this defendant are disturbing and we are committed to obtaining justice for the victims. I commend the Buffalo Police Department for their work in this case. Additional charges may be filed as the investigation continues."
