Pittsburgh's foster care system is reeling from a disturbing revelation as 61-year-old foster parent Richard Brown faces charges of sexual abuse. WPXI reported that Brown, who has provided foster care through various agencies since the early 2000s, was arrested on multiple counts, including endangering the welfare of children, corruption of minors, and two felony counts of unlawful contact with a minor, among other allegations stemming from incidents dating back to 2023.

Following his arrest, Brown was detained at Allegheny County Jail, with CBS News Pittsburgh noting that the charges include indecent assault, harassment, and the dissemination of materials to minors. The Pittsburgh Special Victims Unit has reason to believe that there may be additional victims who were under Brown's care. It is vital for any potential victims or those with information to come forward and contact the authorities at 412-323-7141 or by dialing 911.

Authorities are gravely concerned that the scope of the abuse may extend beyond the current charges. Audacy shared details that police believe Brown's tenure as a foster parent, which spans over two decades, could have concealed other instances of exploitation and victimization, urging those affected to reach out to the Special Victims Unit with any pertinent information.