LAURENS, NY – New York State Police have arrested Frank Kovacs, 61, the sitting Mayor of the Village of Laurens in Otsego County, following a grand jury indictment on multiple felony sexual assault charges.
Details of the Charges
Kovacs faces five serious felony charges:
- Two counts of Rape in the First Degree (Class B felony)
- Three counts of Criminal Sexual Act in the First Degree (Class B felony)
The arrest occurred on June 16, 2025, after an Otsego County grand jury handed down the indictment.
Investigation Timeline
The investigation into Kovacs began in December 2024 when a victim came forward to report historical sexual assault allegations. According to authorities, the victim reported being sexually assaulted by Kovacs over several years more than a decade ago, when the victim was a teenager.
The alleged assaults reportedly occurred:
- At multiple locations
- Through means of forcible compulsion, intimidation, and coercion
- Over an extended period during the victim’s teenage years
Current Status
Kovacs has been remanded to the Otsego County Jail with bail set at:
-$10,000 cash
-$10,000 credit
-$100,000 bond
The mayor continues to hold his elected position in the Village of Laurens as the legal proceedings move forward.
Investigation Ongoing
This remains an active investigation by New York State Police. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact authorities.
