(WNY News Now) – A 54-year-old Forestville man has been charged with endangering the welfare of a child following an investigation by the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office, according to authorities.

TOWN OF HANOVER, N.Y. — Theodore R. Brisley, 54, of Forestville, was charged with endangering the welfare of a child on October 14 following an investigation into alleged inappropriate communications with a juvenile.

According to the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office, the investigation was conducted by the agency’s Criminal Investigation Division and began on September 18.

Investigators allege that Brisley communicated with a juvenile in an inappropriate manner.

Brisley was charged under New York Penal Law Section 260.10, which addresses endangering the welfare of a child.

Authorities said he is scheduled to appear in Town of Hanover Court at a later date. A court date and time have not been announced.

The allegations have not been proven in court. Brisley is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.