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Edwardsville man charged with corruption of minors

KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is charged after two children say he sexually molested them during a camping trip.

47-year-old Joseph Polisky of Edwardsville was arrested Tuesday afternoon.

The Luzerne County District Attorney's Office along with the Kingston Police were contacted after two children reported the assault.

Market Street Bridge closed, police on scene

Police say the children, both under 12, told them Polisky inappropriately touched them while on a camping trip near Harvey's Lake in May of 2020.

Polinsky is charged with two counts of corruption of minors and indecent assault of persons less than 13.