JOSHUA HUFFMAN CONVICTED OF SEXUAL ABUSE OF MINOR

On July 23, 2012, Joshua Huffman, age 35, of Hebron, Wicomico County, Maryland, was convicted by a jury sitting in Wicomico County of sexual abuse of minor, second degree sexual offense, third degree sexual offense, second degree assault and causing ingestion of bodily fluids. The State expects sentencing to be held in approximately sixty days. The Defendant faces a minimum mandatory fifteen (15) year sentence, to life on the second degree sexual offense, and an additional twenty-five (25) years on the sexual abuse of a minor.

Wicomico County State’s Attorney Matthew A. Maciarello commended the Wicomico Child Advocacy Center and its partners (Maryland State Police, Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office, Salisbury Police Department, Department of Social Services and Life Crisis Center). Mr. Maciarello also thanked Senior Assistant State’s Attorney Jamie Dykes who prosecuted this case.