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An 18-year-old Sheridan resident has been charged with second-degree rape.
Chautauqua County Sheriff’s deputies report the youth turned himself in at the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office and will be arraigned at the county jail through the Centralized Arraignment Program. Deputies had investigated an alleged sexual offense that reportedly took place in the town of Sheridan.
“The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to protecting children, safeguarding vulnerable members of our community, and thoroughly investigating allegations of offenses involving juveniles,” the Sheriff’s Office said in a news release. “The safety and well-being of children remain a priority, and all allegations are taken seriously and investigated accordingly.”
The youth will appear in Sheridan Town Court later.