Rape, other counts filed against Bolivar man - Bail set at $50,000 cash

A Bolivar man is in jail on $50,000 cash bail – accused of several sexually-related crimes. State Police Thursday afternoon arrested 48-year-old LeRoy W. Nupp. He was charged with three felony counts of third-degree rape as well as four lesser counts of child endangerment and a single count of sexual abuse. The alleged crimes occurred in the Town of Bolivar and were reported September 12th. State Police Investigator Cyle Pomeroy said "the charges come following a lengthy investigation which revealed that Nupp had been involved in a sexual relationship with a child less than 17 years old." Nupp was arraigned in Bolivar court and remanded to the Allegany County Jail. Bail was set at $50,000 cash or $100,000 bond. Further court action is pending.