Buffalo, NY (WBEN) State Police have arrested a Genesee County Boy Scout leader and charged him with sexual abuse in connection with allegations at a scout camp in St. Lawrence County.
State Police arrested Ronald L. Rowcliffe, 55, of Elba, NY, after investigating several reports of sexual abuse. Rowcliffe, a Boy Scout leader, reportedly had inappropriate sexual contact with several victims ranging in age from 12 to 14 years, who were attending the Massawepie Boy Scout Camp in the town of Piercefield during the summers of 2017-2019. Rowcliffe was charged with two counts of Sexual Abuse 1st degree, one count each of Forcible Touching and one count of Endangering the Welfare of a Child. He was arraigned in the Town of Piercefield Court, and remanded to the St. Lawrence County Jail in lieu of $10,000 cash bail, or $20,000 bail bond.
WBEN has learned Rowcliffe is a former police officer and bus aide.
This remains under investigation, and further charges are pending. If anyone has information regarding this investigation or believes they may be a victim, they are asked to contact the New York State Police at (518) 873-2750.