

(1) Charge Aggravated Indecent Assault of a Child
18-3126 Indecent Assault of a Person less than 13 years of age
& (1) count of Corruption of Minors
Age
40 (at time of arrest)
Gender
Male
Arnold, PA -- Arnold Police Department charged a man with aggravated indecent assault of a child and assault of a child less than 13 years old.
James Benitto, 40, was criminally charged earlier this week and remanded to the Westmoreland County Prison on $150,000 bail.
The investigation was prompted by a ChildLine report submitted to Arnold Police.
Upon further investigation and a forensic interview conducted with the victim, Benitto was brought in for questioning.
The victim claimed Benitto sexually abused them on more than one occasion.
Arnold Police said Benitto had an active arrest warrant for drug-related charges and was on probation.
Benitto is facing charges of aggravated indecent assault of a child, indecent assault of a person less than 13 years old, corruption of minors, and endangering the welfare of a child.
Disclaimer: To the extent that pending criminal matters are discussed, all such charges are merely accusations and all defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
Location
Arnold, PA
Arrest Date
Feb 25, 2025
Incident Type
Sexual Assault
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