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Burtner arrested on rape and assault charges

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Horseheads, NY (WHCU) – A Horseheads man’s been arrested on rape and assault charges following a joint investigation between Horseheads PD and State Police.

The counts against 51-year old Michael Burtner are both in the first degree. WENY reports he’s arraigned in Village of Horseheads Court and sent to the Chemung County Jail on $200,000 bail.

Additional charges are pending, though officials say no further info’s released on the matter at this time.

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