SUNBURY—A series of sexual assaults in Northumberland and Columbia Counties has state police looking for one suspect. A sexual assault that occurred in April may be related to a series of incidents spanning over several years involving sexual assaults or attempted sexual assaults of female victims in the two counties.
State police held a news conference Wednesday morning and announced there is a reward for information saying, “All caller remain anonymous and could be eligible for a $10,000 for information that leads to the arrest of the unknown suspect responsible for these assaults.”
Troopers say the victims were confronted in the early morning hours at their homes. The offender entered through a door or window. The victims were restrained and in some cases the victims were transported and assaulted at a separate location.
The suspect is described as a white male, 5’6” to 5’9” with an average build, 35-45 years of age. The investigation suggests the offender may have observed his victims for some time prior to each attack and he may have access to multiple vehicles.
The state police and Northumberland County D.A. Tony Matulewicz want to get the word out so another incident doesn’t occur, Matulewicz says, “The main purpose of this is to get the word out, if it can prevent something in the future that’s an accomplishment in itself.”
State Police encourage citizens to secure their residences and be aware of their surroundings. The most recent incident happened on April 23, 2017 in Jackson Township, Northumberland County. The offender appears to be familiar with the area and may have ties to the community.
Anyone with information can contact Milton or Stonington State Police or call the Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers at 1-800-4PA-TIPS.
