DURYEA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say a man is facing multiple charges after allegations surfaced of him abusing and threatening a child for two years.
On August 5, the Duryea Police Department filed charges against a 54-year-old man after a sexual abuse investigation involving a child.
The investigation began after a ChildLine referral was received in July. The alleged victim was interviewed and claimed multiple incidents of abuse occurred for around two years.
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The suspect, who was known to the victim’s family, allegedly used "threats and manipulation to coerce the victim into indecent contact," police reported.
Multiple law enforcement, including a K9 unit, located the suspect at a home on Greeley Street in Avoca. The suspect fled into the house but was eventually arrested.
The suspect, who has not been identified, is charged with the following:
Indecent assault of a person less than 16 years of age
Indecent assault by threat of forcible compulsion
Corruption of minors
Endangering the welfare of children
Stalking
Bail was denied, and the suspect remains in the Luzerne County Correctional Facility.
Officers noted that this case remains an active and ongoing investigation.
