5/1/25 4:19 p.m. – After investigating a sex offense in the village of Cuba, state police from the Amity barracks arrested Samanda Pease, 31, of Wellsville. She was charged with three felony counts of third-degree rape involving a victim under the age of 17. She was also charged with endangering the welfare of a child. She is currently detained at the Allegany County Jail. Sheriff Scott Cicirello said her bail is set at $5,000 cash. He added that an additional arrest was made today.
Cory A. Pearse, 31, of an unknown address in Wellsville was also arrested. He is charged with felony promotion of an obscene sexual performance by a child. He is currently detained at the Allegany County Jail.
