LOCK HAVEN – RICHARD BEAN, 54, was charged by Sgt. Dennis Gill of the Pine Creek Police Department with 13 counts of various sexual assault charges against underage children. These charges include:

Rape of Child (Felony 1),
Aggravated Indecent Assault of a Child (Felony 1)  
Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse With a Child (Felony 1)
Incest of a Minor - Complainant Under 13 Years (Felony 2)
Statutory Sexual Assault:  11 Years Older (Felony 1)
Corruption Of Minors - Defendant Age 18 or Above (Felony 3)
Corruption Of Minors - Defendant Age 18 or Above (Felony 3)
Indecent Assault Person Less than 13 Years of Age (Misdemeanor 1)
Indecent Assault Person Less than 13 Years of Age (Misdemeanor 1)
Indecent Assault Person Less than 16 Years of Age (Misdemeanor 2)
Indecent Assault Person Less than 16 Years of Age (Misdemeanor 2)
Unlawful Contact With Minor - Sexual Offenses (Felony 1)
Unlawful Contact With Minor - Sexual Offenses (Felony 3)

On February 10, 2025, Richard Bean waived his right to a preliminary hearing. Bean is scheduled for his formal arraignment on March 18, 2025 and remains incarcerated at the Clinton County Correctional Facility in lieu of $250,000.00 bail.