OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) — Authorities in Venango County have captured a 44-year-old Oil City man accused of sexually abusing a minor.
According to a release issued Saturday by the Oil City Police Department, John Whitelegge was wanted on charges stemming from the alleged sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl on July 2.
The following charges were filed against Whitelegge on July 13 at Magisterial District Judge Patrick E. Lowrey’s office:
- Statutory Sexual Assault: 11 Years Older, Felony 1
- IDSI Person Less Than 16 Yrs Age, Felony 1
- Aggravate Indecent Assault — Complainant Less Than 16 Years of Age, Felony 2
- Photograph/Film/Depict on Computer Sex Act — Knowingly or Permitting Child, Felony 2
- Child Pornography, Felony 2
- Corruption Of Minors — Defendant Age 18 or Above, Felony 3
Oil City Police Patrolman Rembold told exploreVenango.com that Whitelegge was captured on Saturday evening; however, no further details were released.
Additional information is expected to be released on Monday.