A Farley man was on charges of sexual abuse. According to arrest records, 20-year-old Alex Ludwig was arrested by Dubuque County Sheriff’s deputies Thursday. He faces a charge of third-degree sexual abuse involving forcible rape, a Class C felony. The charge stems from an alleged incident of non-consensual sexual activity, though specific details were not disclosed. Third-degree sexual abuse carries a potential penalty of up to seven years in prison. Ludwig was taken to the Dubuque County Jail.