Woman Charged After Alleged Child Grooming Case

JERSEY SHORE — A Jersey Shore woman is charged after police say she groomed a child through messages, gifts, and inappropriate contact.  According to NorthcentralPA.com, police say 29-year-old Amber Lee Koch sent a minor thousands of messages, shared suggestive photos, and slept in bed with the child.

Investigators say the relationship escalated over several months, including late-night calls and sleepovers.  Police allege Koch referred to the child as her “type” to other adults and bought the victim a vape. She faces charges including indecent assault of a person under 16, corruption of minors, and unlawful contact with a minor.

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