WAYNE COUNTY — Bail has been set at $250,000 for a 73-year-old former Fairfield alderman charged with sexual abuse and assault crimes.

Ronald Rush remains in Wayne County jail after being charged Thursday in Wayne County court with Class X felonies for aggravated criminal sexual abuse and aggravated criminal sexual assault.

Fairfield police conducted the investigation and say it is ongoing.

Rush has not yet appeared in court on the charges.