(WNY News Now) – An 18-year-old male was arrested Thursday by the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office following an investigation into an alleged sexual offense involving a juvenile in the Town of Sheridan.

SHERIDAN, N.Y. — The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division arrested the Sheridan resident on Oct. 22, 2026, on a charge of rape in the second degree.

According to the Sheriff’s Office, the 18-year-old turned himself in to authorities following the investigation.

He is scheduled to be arraigned at Centralized Arraignment on the charge under New York Penal Law Section 130.30.

The Sheriff’s Office said it continues to investigate allegations involving juveniles and emphasized the importance of protecting children and vulnerable members of the community.

The charge is an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.