A Franklin County father and his adult son are facing serious sex crime charges after investigators say two juvenile girls reported being raped in the county. Authorities say the men were taken into custody following a joint investigation by Franklin County detectives and the Pennsylvania State Police.
Detectives said their work "led to charges against the two men" in connection with allegations involving the two young girls, according to Fox43 Harrisburg. Both men are now accused of multiple offenses, including rape and related counts, after detectives said they developed evidence during the probe.
Charges and arrests
Investigators identified the suspects only by age, describing one as a 50-year-old father and the other as his 28-year-old son. The alleged crimes involve two juvenile victims. Arrests were recorded on or before June 27, 2024, and the investigation remains active, according to Fox43 Harrisburg.
Legal implications
Under Pennsylvania law, rape and related sex offenses involving children are classified as felonies that can bring lengthy prison terms. For instance, rape of a child under 13 is treated as a first-degree felony with specific sentencing rules set out in state statute. The Pennsylvania criminal code defines crimes such as rape, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse and statutory sexual assault, and sentencing is governed by state law and the Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing, according to Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes.
What happens next
Detectives have released only limited details as the case moves forward, and court filings or arraignment dates were not immediately available in public records. The defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty, and their cases will proceed through the Franklin County court system.
Authorities are asking anyone with information about the investigation to contact Franklin County detectives or the Pennsylvania State Police. Because the alleged victims are juveniles, their identities are protected and will not be made public.
