A Port Crane man is facing a misdemeanor charge after Johnson City police say he traveled to a local business expecting to meet a teenage boy for sexual activity. Johnson City Police Respond to Tip About Planned MeetingThe Johnson City Police Department said it received information Wednesday, July 29, from a private citizen who conducts independent online investigations involving suspected sexual predators. Port Crane Man Faces Attempted Rape ChargeHawley was charged with attempted third-degree rape, which is classified as a Class A misdemeanor under New York law. Hawley Released Following Central ArraignmentAfter being processed, Hawley was transported to centralized arraignment, according to Johnson City police. Get our free mobile appThe investigation was conducted by the Johnson City Police Department.