Albany County man convicted of serious felony charges

An Albany County man has been convicted of First-Degree Sexual Assault, Aggravated Burglary, Felonious Restraint, and Domestic Battery in a jury trial that wrapped up on Wednesday, April 8.

That's according to a news release from the Albany County Sheriff's Office.

According to the release "In July 2025, after completing an investigation, the Albany County Sheriff’s Office, along with assisting agencies, safely executed a high-risk felony arrest warrant in Northern Albany County for Ricky Ayers (54). He was charged with First-Degree Sexual Assault, Aggravated Burglary, Felonious Restraint, and Domestic Battery. The arrest was carried out without incident, and the case was later bound over to District Court."

Details On Ayers Original Arrest

You can read more about his original arrest here.

While the verdict came back on Wednesday, Ayers has not yet been sentenced. His bond was revoked and he was taken into custody to await sentencing.

The release goes on to remind victims of sexual assault and domestic violence that help is available:

If you or someone you know may be a survivor of sexual assault or domestic violence, please know you are not alone and help is available:

National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673

Albany County SAFE Project: 307-742-7273

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233

Albany County Non-Emergency Dispatch: 307-721-2526

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Filed Under: Albany County Sheriff's Office