WILSON, N.Y. (WKBW) — A Wilson man arrested Thursday on child endangerment charges after Niagara County Sheriff's deputies found his home in deplorable condition is facing even more charges.
Robert W. Wilcox, 23, is now being held on a bench warrant in the Niagara County Jail. He's been indicted on a charge of first-degree sexual abuse of an incapacitated person.
Sheriff Michael Filicetti said the alleged sex abuse case took place in 2021, but wasn't reported to authorities until the following year. He was arrested but then indicted in 2023. A bench warrant was issued for his arrest on that felony charge on Feb. 16, a week before authorities were called to his home at 3232 Randall Road on a welfare check.
Deputies said they found a horrifying scene. Inside and outside the house, they found trash, animal feces and at least 15 dead animals. The home was condemned by the Town of Wilson Building Inspector.
There were two young children at the house. Child Protective Services was called.
The children were placed with other relatives and are "safe," Filicetti said. He said deputies went to go check on them Friday. He made clear that the children had nothing to do with the 2021 case.
Wilcox and his girlfriend, Alexandrea M. Mann, 20, were arrested on charges of endangering the welfare of a child and issued appearance tickets.
In the meantime, investigators with Niagara SPCA were called and found 74 animals in and outside the house, including chickens, dogs, ducks, turtles and snakes.
Veterinarians were examining the animals Friday. Animal cruelty charges are expected to be filed later.
The Niagara SPCA is seeking donations for the animal's medical treatment. You can learn more about how to help here.
