Hamburg Man Sentenced for Attempted Rape

Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announces that Naphtali Y. Masse, 39, of Hamburg, was sentenced yesterday morning before Erie County Court Judge Kenneth F. Case. Masse received a determinate sentence of 1 ½ years of incarceration followed by 5 years of post-release supervision. He will be required to register as a sex offender upon his release.

On or about December 30, 2025, the defendant attempted to engage in sexual intercourse with a victim who was less than 15-years-old at a location in the Town of Hamburg. The defendant was known to the victim. The defendant was held without bail after his arrest on January 28, 2026.

In June 2026, Masse pleaded guilty to one count of Attempted Rape in the Second Degree (Class E felony). A final order of protection was issued on behalf of the victim, which remains in effect until July 2037.

DA Keane commends Detective Jonathan Wright and Officer Mindy Jendrowski of the Town of Hamburg Police Department for their work in this investigation as well as victim advocate Nicole Haffa.

The case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Julie B. Fiske of the Special Victims Unit.