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flag Utica man, 54, arrested for entering woman’s apartment, attempting sexual assault, and violating sex offender registration.

flag Richard Melendez, a 54-year-old Utica maintenance worker and registered Level 3 sex offender, was arrested on October 10, 2025, on charges of aggravated sexual abuse and failing to update his employment status. flag Authorities say he entered a woman’s apartment under false pretenses, went into her bedroom, removed his clothes, made inappropriate gestures, and attempted forced sexual acts before she escaped. flag The incident occurred at a Bleecker Street apartment complex. flag Melendez has prior convictions for sex crimes dating back to 2007, including multiple charges related to lewd behavior. flag He is expected to appear in City Court.

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