Suffolk County police have arrested a 65-year-old man in connection with the mysterious case of 14-year-old Emmarae Gervasi, whose father claimed she was a victim of sex trafficking after vanishing from home nearly a month ago. The arrest comes shortly after police found Emmarae alone on a boat docked in Islip, offering few clues about how she ended up there.
Francis Buckheit was charged with rape and kidnapping in connection to Emmarae’s case, as his defense attorney confirmed, Danielle Marie Papa, according to a report from Patch. The teen had been missing since December 9, after heading outside to collect items from a Jeep parked near her Tyrrell Street home.
Arrest Made after Sex Trafficking Accusations
“There was an arrest made in the case and at this time additional inquiries will be directed to the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office, police said in an email.
Police have not released details about the suspect in this case …