Sparta Police

April 7 Sparta police charged a Sparta juvenile with fourth-degree criminal sexual contact. The charges are the result of an investigation of a complaint received from a female juvenile student at Sparta High School. The alleged incident occurred on April 4 within the confines of the school. As a result of the charges, the juvenile defendant will be scheduled to appear in Family Court. Names and residences are being withheld due to the ages of all involved.