(WNY News Now) – A 29-year-old Lakewood man faces felony charges following a Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office investigation involving two alleged victims under the age of 13.
The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division investigated an alleged sexual abuse case in the Town of Portland on July 18, 2026.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, the investigation determined that Alex M. Rosage, 29, of Lakewood, allegedly engaged in sexual contact with two separate female victims who were under 13 years old.
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Rosage was charged with Rape in the First Degree and Forcible Touching. The charges were filed in Portland Town Court.
Sheriff’s Office road patrol deputies took Rosage into custody. He was transported to the Chautauqua County Jail for CAP arraignment.
The allegations have not been proven in court. Rosage is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
The Sheriff’s Office said it will continue investigating allegations involving the abuse or exploitation of children and emphasized the safety and well-being of children in Chautauqua County as a priority.
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