NEWFIELD, N.Y. (WHCU) — An investigation into child sex abuse that began last year has ended in the arrest of a Newfield man.

State Police say Stephan Starks repeatedly raped a child under the age of 13. The 74-year-old Starks was charged Thursday with one count of predatory sexual assault against a child and one count of sex abuse.

According to a report from the State Police, Starks was taken to the Tompkins County Jail for arraignment.