A 45-year-old man from St. Cloud, Minnesota, is facing a slate of sex crime charges in York County after court documents allege he repeatedly sexually assaulted a girl who is now 14 and previously lived in Venezuela. The complaint says the abuse began years earlier and continued after the girl moved to York County. He was charged on April 15 and is still awaiting his first court appearance.
Charges And Alleged Timeline
State court filings identify the suspect as Danilo Jose Castellano Picone and list a mix of felony and misdemeanor counts, including involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, sexual assault of someone 11 years or older, rape and corruption of a minor, according to the York Daily Record. The documents reviewed by the paper allege incidents between Aug. 10, 2022 and Dec. 10, 2024, and include both forcible and statutory counts because the alleged victim was under 16 for part of that time.
Court records say the alleged assaults first occurred in Venezuela when the girl was 8 years old and then continued after her family relocated to Pennsylvania. The complaint describes incidents at several residences in York Township and identifies the victim as a 14-year-old girl. The filings outline a series of alleged encounters spanning more than two years.
Victim Account And Court Status
According to the complaint, the girl told investigators she was scared to report what was happening because Castellano Picone threatened to kill or hurt her if she spoke up. The York Daily Record reported that, as of April 17, he had not yet appeared before a judge. The outlet reviewed the court filing and was first to publish the details.
Legal Next Steps
The charges on file are felonies that could bring significant prison time if Castellano Picone is convicted, although he is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court. The case is expected to move through typical local criminal court procedures, including arraignment, preliminary hearings and possibly an indictment, before any trial date is set. Officials have not released further comment beyond what is contained in the court documents.
Reporting And Updates
The York Daily Record first reported on the case and reviewed the filing that details the allegations. Hoodline will update this item if new court records or official statements become available.
