Dennis Park, Jr.

JAMESTOWN – The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that the Conewango man who was facing two separate charges of sexual assault related to two separate incidents that took place in July 2018 has pleaded guilty in Chautauqua County Court to charges of first-degree rape and first-degree criminal sex act.

The plea deal came just as jury selection was about to get underway in the trial for Dennis Park Jr., who was initially charged with one count of first-degree rape and two counts of first-degree criminal sex act in connection to two alleged incidents that took place July 11 and July 18 in 2018 – one of which reportedly took place at the Robo Laundromat on Marion Street in Jamestown.

In August County Judge David Foley declared a mistrial in his first trial after declaring testimony that was provided in the case was hearsay.

As a result of the plea deal, Park is facing a total of 18 years in a state prison when sentenced in March 2020.

Dennis Park, Jr.

JAMESTOWN – City police have arrested a Conewango, NY man on multiple charges following an alleged sexual assault that took place late Tuesday morning at a south side laundromat.

City police say 31-year-old Dennis Park Jr. was charged with Criminal Sex Act – 1st degree, Unlawful Imprisonment – 2nd degree, Criminal Possession of a Weapon – 3rd degree, Menacing – 2nd degree, Criminal Obstruction of Breathing, and Forcible Touching.

Police say the alleged incident took place on Tuesday, July 17 at about 11:15 a.m. at a laundromat on Marion St. in Jamestown when a female victim said she was assaulted by a male suspect at knife point. As officers responded to the scene, they located Park who fit the victim’s description and he was later positively identified by the victim.

Park was taken into custody to await arraignment and police say other charges could be forthcoming pending a further investigation.