HOMER, NY (WHCU) – A Homer man is facing charges after allegations of abuse.

Cortland County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 65-year-old Dale Phillips Sr. on Friday morning. Phillips is accused of subjecting a minor to inappropriate sexual contact in December 2023. Authorities say the victim was known to Phillips.

Phillips is charged with felony sexual abuse, misdemeanor forcible touching, and misdemeanor endangering the welfare of a child. He is scheduled to appear in Homer Town Court on June 4 at 5 p.m.