Two Local Men Face Charges in Sexual Assault Case

Jake Bauer

Jake Bauer

Published March 23, 2017 4:37 am
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CLARION, Pa. (EYT) — A criminal investigation has led to multiple counts of statutory sexual assault and other related charges against two local men.

Statutory Sexual Assault in Clarion Borough

The following charges were filed on March 21 against Jason Lee Adams, Jr., 23, of Karns City:

  • Statutory Sexual Assault: 4-8 Years Older, Felony 2 (3 counts)
  • Unlawful Contact With Minor — Sexual Offenses, Felony 2
  • Corruption Of Minors — Defendant Age 18 or Above, Felony 3

According to a criminal complaint filed by Tpr. Berggren, the victim participated in an interview at the Clarion State Police barracks with Troopers Craddock and Allison on June 3, 2016.

During the interview, the victim stated that she had sexual intercourse with Adams at his Clarion Borough residence on three separate occasions between February 14, 2016, and February 15, 2016.

The victim, who was 15-years-old at the time, was living at Adams’ residence when the incidents allegedly occurred.

Adams had not been taken into custody as of Wednesday evening.

In a separate case in 2012, Adams was charged with “Indecent Assault of a Person Less than 13 Years of Age” and “Indecent Exposure.” As part of a plea deal, Adams plead guilty to one count of Indecent Exposure. All other charges were dropped. Adams was ordered to serve two years probation.

Statutory Sexual Assault in Strattanville

The following charges were filed on March 21 against Brandon Meade Ditty, 23, of Clarion:

  • Statutory Sexual Assault: 4-8 Years Older, Felony 2 (6 counts)
  • Unlawful Contact With Minor — Sexual Offenses, Felony 2
  • Corruption Of Minors — Defendant Age 18 or Above, Felony 3

According to a criminal complaint filed by Clarion-based State Police Trooper Berggren, the victim participated in an interview with Troopers Craddock and Allison on June 3, 2016.

During the interview, the victim stated that she had sexual intercourse with Ditty at his Strattanville residence on five separate occasions between May 10, 2016, and May 11, 2016.

The victim also told investigators that she had sex with Ditty at his residence on another occasion between June 2, 2016, and June 3, 2016.

The victim, who was 15-years-old at the time, was living at Ditty’s residence when the incidents allegedly occurred.

Ditty was arraigned at 10:00 a.m. before Magisterial District Judge Duane L. Quinn.

He was placed in the Clarion County Jail after failing to post $10,000 cash bail.

A preliminary hearing is set for May 2 at 9:15 a.m. before Judge Quinn.

EDITOR’S NOTE 1: Some details were withheld from this article to protect the identity of the victim.

EDITOR’S NOTE 2: Jason Adams’ mugshot (left) was captured following a previous unrelated arrest.

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