A Maine man faces charges in Pennsylvania after allegedly exploiting a juvenile girl.
Maine Man Who Allegedly Exploited a Juvenile Girl in Pennsylvania Faces Charges
The Lower Southampton Police Department says John Pulk, 33, of Maine, faces multiple charges, including:
- Sexual abuse of a child
- Unlawful contact with a minor
- Related offenses.
He was taken to the Bucks County Prison after his bail was set at $750,000.
Maine Man Allegedly Posed as a Teen to Exploit a Pennsylvania Juvenile
Police say Pulk was arrested after allegedly posing as a 16-year-old boy on social media to contact a juvenile female from Bucks County.
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At first, officials say he allegedly solicited explicit images from the girl, under the guise of a male teenager.
Later, however, he allegedly admitted that he was an adult and continued the behavior, including sending explicit images of himself to the juvenile.
Pennsylvania police worked with the Maine State Police on this investigation.
Maine Has Resources for Victims of Sexual Assault
Information about resources in Maine for anyone who's been a victim of sexual abuse can be found on the Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault website or by calling 211.
Anyone who is experiencing sexual assault can find help 24/7 by calling the sexual assault helpline at 1-877-871-7741.
We'll update this story as more details become available.
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