DALLASTOWN, Pa. — State Police say a Dallastown man hid a 15 year-old girl in his home and lied to troopers when they asked if she was there. Charles Westly Heaps, Jr., 25, allegedly took the girl from her home in Berks County to his home, then said he would not take her home because he didn’t have enough gas in his car. State Police also say Heaps gave the girl alcohol when she was in his home.
Troopers made contact with Heaps, who originally lied about her whereabouts. Troopers canvassed the neighborhood and returned a short time later demanding to speak to the girl. Only then did Heaps confess that the girl was in his bedroom.
Heaps was then arrested on charges of interfering with the custody of a child, corruption of minors, obstructing administration of law, furnishing alcohol to minors and harassment.
Anyone with information is asked to contact State Police in York at 717-428-1011.