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Man charged with molesting 8-year-old

Published May 19, 2009 08:16 am -

Man charged with molesting 8-year-old


New Castle News

An Ellwood City man is accused of molesting an 8-year-old girl.

Michael D. Partridge, 33, of 101 Woodrow Drive, was charged yesterday by Union Township police with aggravated indecent assault, involuntary sexual intercourse, unlawful contact or communication with a minor, indecent assault, terroristic threats and disorderly conduct.

He was arraigned before District Judge David Rishel and is in the Lawrence County jail on $100,000 bond. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Thursday.

According to police, between April and August 2006, Partridge had alleged indecent contact with the child, who was 8 years old at the time.

On Jan. 9, the officer said the girl told her mother about the of the alleged inappropriate conduct. Her mother took her to Lawrence County Children and Youth Services, where on Jan. 12 she was interviewed by Sandy Copper. The case was referred to Lawrence County District Attorney John Bongivengo, and Union police were notified in late April.

The officer said he interviewed the girl and her mother at the police station on May 8.


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