Monroe County jail deputy arrested in Webster on sexual abuse charges

Kayla Canne, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
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A Monroe County Jail deputy was suspended Friday after he was arrested on a sexual abuse charge, according to the department.

The Webster Police Department arrested Jacob Hoyt, 31, on Friday after investigating a complaint that alleged Hoyt "engaged in non-consensual sexual contact" with the complainant May 1 while inside a private residence. Webster Police charged Hoyt with first-degree sexual abuse.

He was arraigned in Webster Town Court, posted $5,000 bail and was released Friday, according to Webster Police.

MCSO said they suspended Hoyt, a seven-year employee, pending an internal investigation and the legal proceedings.

— Kayla Canne reports on community justice and safety efforts for the Democrat and Chronicle. Follow her on Twitter @kaylacanne and @bykaylacanne on Instagram. Get in touch at kcanne@gannett.com.

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