LANCASTER, Pa. — A Lancaster County man is facing charges after allegedly recording himself sexually assaulting a minor.
John Wakefield Jr., 47, is charged with statutory sexual assault, aggravated indecent assault, endangering the welfare of children, corruption of minors, and indecent assault of a person less than 16 years old.
According to the Columbia Police Department, on Wednesday, Sept. 21, officers were dispatched to meet with a caller regarding the ongoing sexual abuse of children.
According to the caller, he was given an "SD" card that contained video footage of Wakefield Jr. engaging in sexual contact with a victim under the age of 18.
Officers reviewed the footage and reportedly confirmed that Wakefield Jr. had engaged in illegal sexual contact with the victim.
During a forensic interview that occurred on Oct. 5 at Lancaster County Children's Alliance (LCCA), the victim stated that between February of 2022 and September of 2022, she and Wakefield had sexual contact "more times than she could count," according to police reports.
Wakefield Jr. was released on $50,000 unsecured bail. A preliminary hearing is pending.
