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21-Year-Old Towamencin Man Arrested for Statutory Rape

Julius Demetrius V, 21, of Community Drive in Dock Village, allegedly had sexual intercourse numerous times with a 15-year-old girl between April and July 2012

Towamencin Township Police have arrested Julius Demetrius V, 21, of the 100 block of Community Drive in Dock Village, following an investigation of a reported ongoing sexual relationship with a 15-year-old girl, police said.

Demetrius V faces 40 felonies and 10 misdemeanors associated with sexual assault of a minor.

Police said Demetrius V had sexual intercourse with the girl between April and July 2012, and some incidents occurred at his home.

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Demetrius V is charged with the following, according to court records:

  • 10 felony counts of statutory sexual assault by an individual four to eight years older
  • 10 felony counts of aggravated indecent sexual assault on a person less than 16
  • 10 felony counts of unlawful contact with a minor-sexual offenses
  • 10 felony counts of corruption of minors by a defendant aged 18 or older
  • 10 misdemeanor counts of indecent assault on a person less than 16 years of age

Demetrius V was arraigned August 7 before District Judge Harold Borek of Lansdale and committed to Montgomery County Prison in lieu of $10,000 cash bail, police said.

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Demetrius V posted bail August 7, according to court records. There was a non-monetary condition with bail changed at the request of the Commonwealth, according to court records.

A preliminary hearing is set for September 6 at 11 a.m. before Borek. 


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