Tag: Aggravated Indecent Assault
Death Penalty Sought For PA Dad Accused Of Raping, Killing 2-Year-Old Son: DA
Prosecutors will seek the death penalty against a father accused of raping and killing his 2-year-old son, McKean County District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer announced on Monday, Nov. 24.
Tyler Lee Prescott, 32, is charged with criminal homicide, rape of a child, incest, aggravated indecent assault, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, and related offenses in the death of his toddler son in August, according to the McKean County District Attorney’s Office and newly filed court records.
Prescott has been in custody since Aug. 14, when EMS and police were called to a Sherman Stre…
'Necessary For Survival' Teenager Raped By Elderly Man In Manheim Township For Years: DA
An elderly man accused of sexually abusing a teenager over several years in Manheim Township has waived his preliminary hearing, sending the case to county court, the Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office announced on Wednesday, Oct. 15.
Joseph Gerald Meyer, 71, of Luzerne Township, waived his hearing before Judge Courtney Monson on Sept. 26.
He is facing 24 felony and misdemeanor charges, including four counts of rape, five counts of involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, one count of statutory sexual assault, four counts of sexual assault, and three counts of aggravated indecent as…
Child Sex Assaults Land Waynesboro Man Charges: Police
A Waynesboro man is facing multiple felony charges, including rape and involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, after an incident was reported to police on E. Main Street, authorities announced on Tuesday, Sept. 16.
Michael Giordano II, 39, was charged with one count each of involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, rape, statutory sexual assault, corruption of minors, endangering the welfare of children, and criminal use of a communication facility; two counts of unlawful contact with a minor; and three counts each of indecent assault and aggravated indecent assault, according to Waynesboro po…
100-Year Prison Term For Child Sex Abuser Who Assaulted 5-Year-Old Girls: Lancaster DA
**WARNING THE FOLLOWING IS DISTURBING**
A Salisbury Township man has been sentenced to up to 100 years in state prison for repeatedly sexually assaulting two girls beginning when they were just 5 years old, the Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office announced on Friday, Sept. 12.
Nathan Woodhull Smith, 74, was found guilty on March 20 after a four-day trial, prosecutors said.
The jury convicted Smith of two counts each of rape of a child, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse with a child, unlawful contact with a minor, aggravated indecent assault, corruption of minors, and five count…
6 Girls Sexually Abused In PA Farm Basement, Barn: Affidavit
A Pennsylvania man is accused of sexually abusing six girls in a Salisbury Township farm basement, barn, and pond over several years, Pennsylvania State Police announced in an affidavit of probable cause filed this month.
Samuel S. Beiler, 25, of Gap (Lancaster County), has been charged with 12 felonies, including involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, aggravated indecent assault, and corruption of minors, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice.
The case began after Lancaster County Children and Youth Services filed multiple child welfare reports in June 2025, investigators e…
Woman Folding Laundry Raped In Lancaster County Home: Affidavit
A man is accused of raping a woman inside her East Earl home, police announced on Tuesday, June 24.
Elliot Matthew Nguyen, 24, of Narvon, has been charged with Rape, Sexual Assault, Aggravated Indecent Assault (two counts), and Indecent Assault (two counts), according to East Earl Township Police.
The victim reported the alleged assault to police on Tuesday, June 17. She told investigators the incident occurred on Monday, June 9, inside her bedroom in East Earl Township.
**WARNING THE FOLLOWING IS DISTURBING**
The woman was folding laundry when Nguyen entered, shut the door, and asked to h…
Lititz Man Accused Of Forcing Oral Sex On York County Woman He Met On Facebook: Affidavit
A Lancaster County man is accused of sexually assaulting a York County woman during their first in-person meeting after connecting online, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice on Thursday, June 5.
Ozkan Can, 39, of Lititz, was charged with felony involuntary deviate sexual intercourse by forcible compulsion, felony aggravated indecent assault without consent, felony sexual assault, misdemeanor indecent assault without consent, and misdemeanor indecent assault by forcible compulsion, according to court documents.
The investigation began around 11 a.m. on Friday, May 31,…
Ephrata Man Accused Of Repeatedly Raping Girl Under 13 In Warwick Township Home: Affidavit
A Lancaster County man is accused of sexually assaulting a child over a span of two years, Northern Lancaster County Regional Police said in an affidavit filed on Tuesday, Dec. 10.
Zacharias S. Sayevskiy, 30, of Ephrata, allegedly raped a girl multiple times between 2010 and 2012, according to Detective Matthew Hinkle’s sworn statement. He was charged after the victim came forward in December 2024, the assaults ended when she was still under 13 years old, police said.
**WARNING THE FOLLOWING IS DISTURBING**
The victim, referred to as Victim One, told investigators that Sayevskiy penetrate…
10-Year-Old Raped By 32 Year Old Denver Man Police Say
A Denver man is behind bars after being charged with the sexual abuse of a 10-year-old child in Lancaster County, authorities announced.
Giovanni Burgos, 32, is accused of raping a child, committing involuntary deviate sexual intercourse with a child, aggravated indecent assault of a child, indecent assault of a person less than 13, corruption of minors, unlawful contact with a minor, and indecent exposure, according to East Cocalico Township police.
Investigators allege Burgos sexually abused the child, prompting charges to be filed on Feb. 21, 2025, when his whereabouts were unknown.
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Elizabethtown Man Living In Van Sexually Assaulted 3- And 5-Year-Old Girls At Park: Police
A man who lived in a van near a Lancaster County park repeatedly sexually assaulted two young girls in his care, the Lancaster County District Attorney's Office announced on Wednesday, Feb. 19.
Bryan A. Wilson, 37, of Elizabethtown, has been charged with involuntary deviate sexual intercourse with a child, unlawful contact with a minor, aggravated indecent assault of a child, child pornography, and related offenses, according to Elizabethtown Borough police.
**WARNING THE FOLLOWING DETAILS ARE DISTURBING**
Wilson was living in his van near Elizabethtown Area Park on Ken Lane in May 2024 w…
Reading Man Who Sexually Abused Autistic Child, Fled Sentencing, Captured In Dominican Republic
A Reading man who sexually abused an autistic child and skipped his sentencing hearing was captured in the Dominican Republic and returned to Berks County, authorities announced Friday, Feb. 7.
Rafael Vendrell, 75, pleaded nolo contendere to two counts of Aggravated Indecent Assault in November 2023 after being accused of sexually abusing an autistic juvenile, according to Berks County District Attorney John T. Adams.
Vendrell was released on bail while awaiting his sentencing on Feb. 14, 2024, but failed to appear in court, prompting a judge to issue a bench warrant, authorities said.
On …
$20 Dollars Offered To 9-Year-Old Girl By Accused Harrisburg Rapist: Affidavit
A 66-year-old Harrisburg man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly raping a 9-year-old girl at her family’s home, authorities announced on Wednesday, Jan. 23.
Arnold Courtney was arrested by the Harrisburg Police and U.S. Marshals Service on Tuesday, Jan. 21. He is charged with Felony Rape of a Child, Felony Aggravated Indecent Assault, Felony Corruption of Minors, and Misdemeanor Indecent Assault, according to police.
The investigation began on Saturday, Jan. 11, when the child, identified in court documents as OM, confided in a female relative, that Courtney …
Maryland Man Caught Soliciting Pennsylvania Teen On Snapchat: New Court Docs
A Maryland man accused of using Snapchat to solicit and exploit a 15-year-old York County girl is now facing trafficking and sexual assault charges, according to newly obtained court documents.
Brady Alexander Knatz, 26, of Hampstead, allegedly initiated sexually explicit conversations with the teen, identified as S.C., in September 2024 using the username "scooby_snacs," police said. Despite learning her age, Knatz continued requesting explicit photos and describing graphic sexual acts, investigators allege. The communications were discovered by S.C.'s mother on Oct. 1, 2024, prompting the …
Man Accused Of Raping Runaway PA Teen Had Grandson Call Her 'Mommy': Affidavit
An Enola man is accused of raping a runaway juvenile, providing her drugs and alcohol, and holding her against her will, according to an affidavit of probable cause obtained by Daily Voice on Wednesday, Nov. 27.
Steven John Gallagher, 65, was arrested after East Pennsboro Township Police were alerted by Lower Paxton Township Police at 3:05 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7, about the possible presence of a missing juvenile at his residence on the 700 block of Valley Street in Enola.
Gallagher initially told officers he had dropped the girl, identified as I.M., off at Adams Ricci Park 45 minutes earl…
NJ Man Could Get Up to 146 Years In Prison For Sexually Assaulting Upper Saucon Girl: DA
A New Jersey man is facing up to 146 years in jail after being convicted for sexually assaulting a 13-year-old Lehigh County girl, according to a Friday, Nov. 15 news release.
Spartak A. Fedorovich, 38, of Phillipsburg, New Jersey, was found guilty of all charges relating to the sexual assault, according to the Lehigh County District Attorney's Office.
Charges against Fedorovich stem from an investigation by Upper Saucon Township police who were dispatched to a home for a report of suspicious activity on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022 , according to the district attorney's news release.
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Man Accused Of Raping 6-Year-Old Parkesburg Girl Arrested (Update)
The Coatesville man wanted for repeatedly raping a six-year-old Chester County girl has been arrested, according to the Parkesburg Borough Police Department.
Mark Eric Allen, 57, was arrested and charged with Rape of Child and related offenses on Thursday, Nov. 14, police said. The Phoenixville Borough Police Department aided in his arrest.
Allen was charged with Rape of Child and related offenses before his arrest after the girl, now a teen, reported him to police on Monday, Nov. 4, according to prior reporting by Daily Voice.
The girl told police that Allen exposed himself, sexually assa…
Mom Forces 'Depraved Sexual Desires' On Children: Lebanon County DA
A mom has been charged with 27 offenses in connection with horrific sexual abuse of children as young as 5-years-old, the Lebanon County District Attorney's Office announced on Friday, Nov. 1.
Katherine Theraisa Longo, 47, of Lebanon, was arrested on Tuesday, Oct. 29 on 23 felonies and four misdemeanors with offenses including incest, rape of a child, aggravated indecent assault of children, endangering the welfare of children, and numerous related offenses.
Two more people have been arrested in this case, click here to read our updated report.
The charges stem from a police investig…
Girl Repeatedly Raped By Bristol Man For More Than 2 Years: Bucks County DA
A Bristol Township man was convicted of raping a girl multiple times during a period spanning more than two years, authorities said.
Carlos Navedo, 52, was convicted on multiple counts of Child Rape and related charges on Wednesday, Oct. 30, according to the Bucks County District Attorney's Office.
Investigators found that Navedo raped the girl several times between January 2021 and December 2023, the district attorney's office said.
The girl, who is now 13, testified on the first day of the trial, telling jurors that she was 10 or 11 years old when Navedo first raped her, according …
Red Lion Girl Raped Starting At 4-Years-Old: Affidavit
A man has been arrested for sexually assaulting a girl for nearly a decade beginning when she was just 4-years-old, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice.
James Andrew Arroyo, 64, of Columbia, PA, is accused of sexually assaulting and raping a child victim from 1985 to 1994 in Windsor Township, York County, the police explained.
The girl first reported the abuse in 1994 when she was only 13-years-old, according to the police. Now in her early 40s, the woman was interviewed and shared graphic details of the abuse, according to the affidavit of probable cause. …
PA Girl Wakes Up Naked, Getting Strangled By Man: Affidavit
A Williamsport man was arrested after a girl woke up naked in his home while being strangled, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice on Monday, Sept. 30.
Nicholas Allyn Peterson, 22, of Williamsport, was charged with raping and attempting to strangle a girl on Tuesday, Sept. 24, the Williamsport Bureau of Police detailed in the affidavit of probable cause.
Four girls, including the victim, met up with Peterson at a Sheetz in Williamsport on Tuesday, July 16, the victim told the police according to the affidavit. Peterson then purchased several alcoholic beve…
Burger King Worker Sexually Assaulted 2 Underage Co-Workers, Chester County DA Says
A worker at a Burger King in Chester County has been arrested for sexually assaulting a younger co-worker while "grooming" another for abuse, authorities announced on Thursday, Aug. 8.
Anthony Burns, 37, of Spring City, had unlawful sexual contact with two minors under the age of 16, according to the Chester County District Attorney's Office.
Burns has been charged with Statutory Sexual Assault, Aggravated Indecent Assault, Unlawful Contact with Minors, and other related charges, the DA said.
The defendant allegedly used his status as an employee of the Burger King in …
Felon From NJ Charged With Child Rape In Lebanon, PA: Affidavit
A New Jersey man with a felony criminal record in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey has been arrested on child rape charges police announced on Thursday, Aug. 1.
Jose Enrique "Enrico" Rivas, 47 of Newark, NJ, was arrested in New Jersey on a warrant issued by Lebanon City Police on Wednesday, July 31, as detailed in the police release.
Rivas will be extradited to Lebanon, PA, the police explained.
A 13-year-old girl's guardian made the ChildLine call after the girl told them "I woke to his fingers in me and then he put his pp in me" and "I was just raped and he is still upstairs,…
