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Friday, June 09, 2017

Delaware State fire official faces underage sex abuse charge

HARTLY — A local and state fire company official was arrested Wednesday after sexual abuse of a minor allegations, the Delaware State Police said.

John A. Metheny Sr., 72, of Hartly, was charged with continuous sexual abuse of a child after turning himself in to Troop 3 detectives in Camden, authorities said on Thursday.

Attempts to reach Mr. Metheny and the Delaware Volunteer Firefighter’s Association Thursday were unsuccessful.

According to a police detective in an affidavit of probable cause, Mr. Metheny allegedly confessed on Tuesday post-Miranda to improper physical contact with the girl. He estimated six to eight interactions, authorities claimed, and perhaps as many as 10.

The Hartly Volunteer Fire Company, where Mr. Metheny currently serves as vice president, released a statement after police announced the arrest.

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3 comments:

Anonymous said...

At his age, this is how he wants to be remembered????

Just wow.

Anonymous said...

Well, look at Bill Clinton. He is a pervert. Remember the hidden facts about traveling with other pedophiles and perverts to that island for underage sex etc.?

Anonymous said...

NOT defending him but 17 year old girls today arent children....many look much older.....he was wrong and a perv but hardly can be called a pedo....but by law I guess he is now