Teacher charged with sexual abuse, among other charges

NEWFANE, N.Y. Press release - Sheriff James R. Voutour announces the arrest of Newfane High School teacher, Allan V. Grogan, age 50, of Derby, NY.

The arrest is the result of an investigation by the Niagara County Sheriff's Office after a complaint was received alleging that Grogan was having an inappropriate relationship with a student at Newfane under the age of seventeen.

School staff and administrators were very cooperative and assisted in the investigation leading to the arrest late Tuesday, April 21st.

Grogan was charged with Disseminating Indecent Material to Minors in the First Degree, a "D" felony, two counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, an "A" misdemeanor, and four counts of Sexual Abuse in the Third Degree, a "B" misdemeanor.

Grogan was brought before a Town of Newfane Justice and bail was set at $5,000 which he posted at the court. Grogan will return to Newfane court on May 12th at 5pm for a felony hearing.

Newfane Court also issued a full stay away order of protection for Grogan to stay away from all Newfane School facilities and the victim. “Anytime allegations such as these are brought against a teacher, it is very disturbing. I commend the administration at Newfane School for moving very quickly and helping the Sheriff’s Office investigate this case. “ Sheriff Voutour