Factoryville Man Charged with Abuse of Minor at Lewisburg Prison Facility
| U.S. Attorney’s Office February 01, 2011 |
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced today that it has filed a criminal charge against Joseph Kupetsky, age 32, Factoryville, Pennsylvania, alleging sexual abuse of a minor.
According to the information, between December 2009 and January 2010, Kupetsky engaged in a sexual act with a female child who had not attained the age of 16 years on the grounds of the federal prison at Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. The incident occurred in a residence located at the facility.
If convicted, Kupetsky could be imprisoned for a total statutory maximum term of 15 years and fines in the amount of $250,000.
The investigation was conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Williamsport Office and the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Prosecution is assigned to Assistant United States Attorney Michelle Olshefski.