A Glen Burnie man is behind bars in Franklin County, accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting a young child in Quincy Township over a span of years, according to investigators.
Authorities say John Edward Hackman is being held at the Franklin County correctional facility on a $250,000 bail hold after multiple sexual offense charges tied to incidents that allegedly occurred between 2020 and 2022.
According to Tri‑State Alert, Pennsylvania State Police at the Chambersburg barracks say Hackman faces felony counts of involuntary deviate sexual intercourse (IDSI) with a child, indecent assault of a person under 13, and two counts of corruption of minors, along with misdemeanor counts of indecent exposure and indecent assault by forcible compulsion. The outlet reports the victim was forensically interviewed and told investigators she was assaulted between the ages of 5 and 6 at a home in Quincy Township. Tri‑State lists Docket No. MJ‑39307‑CR‑0000073‑2026 and Incident No. PA 2026‑194711, and notes that Hackman did not post the $250,000 bail and remains in the Franklin County Jail.
Charges and Pennsylvania statutes
Under Pennsylvania law, the offenses listed in the charging paperwork are treated as serious sexual offense crimes that carry felony exposure if a conviction is reached. The Pennsylvania General Assembly outlines Chapter 31 of the Crimes Code on sexual offenses, and a separate Pennsylvania General Assembly resource details Section 6301 on corruption of minors. Those statutes spell out the legal elements prosecutors must prove and the range of possible penalties.
Investigation and local context
Police say the child’s forensic interview was central to the investigation, a technique commonly used in cases involving very young victims in an effort to preserve testimony while limiting additional trauma.
The Annie E. Casey Foundation’s Annie E. Casey Foundation KIDS COUNT Data Center shows Pennsylvania recorded nearly 5,000 substantiated child‑abuse cases in 2022. Against that backdrop, Franklin County commissioners have publicly stressed prevention and reporting in recent outreach efforts. Franklin County officials urge anyone with information about suspected abuse to contact authorities.
What’s next in court
Hackman remains in the Franklin County Jail as the case moves through the magisterial court system under docket MJ‑39307‑CR‑0000073‑2026. Early court proceedings will determine whether prosecutors move the case forward for trial. Tri‑State Alert lists the charges, and the county’s public calendar shows MJ‑series matters appearing on the magisterial docket as preliminary hearings are scheduled. Future court records and filings are expected to provide the next public updates in the coming weeks.
Anyone with information about this case or concerns about possible child abuse can contact Pennsylvania’s ChildLine, which accepts reports 24/7 at 1‑800‑932‑0313 and offers guidance on what to report and how. The commonwealth’s site includes details for mandated reporters and the Child Welfare portal. Pennsylvania.gov lists ChildLine and additional resources for victims, families, and mandated reporters.
