Homer Man Arrested for Sexual Abuse, Threatening Victim in Homer, Cincinnatus

Douglas R. Gridley, a 66-year-old man from Homer, New York, has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of sexual abuse, forcible touching, endangering the welfare of a child, and intimidating a victim or witness. The allegations involve inappropriate sexual contact with a victim known to Gridley, occurring between July 2023 and July 2025 in the towns of Homer and Cincinnatus. Authorities report that Gridley threatened the victim with physical violence to prevent them from coming forward. He was arraigned and remanded to Cortland County Jail on bail, with upcoming court appearances scheduled in both Homer and Cincinnatus. The charges include several felonies and misdemeanors across both towns, reflecting the severity of the accusations. The investigation and arrest were conducted by the Cortland County Sheriff’s Office following the receipt of the report on July 24.