JEFFERSON CO., Pa. (EYT) — The case against a Pennsylvania Department of Corrections employee who allegedly arranged to meet a person he thought was a 14-year-old girl at a Punxsutawney playground has moved forward in court.
Court documents show that the following charges against 36-year-old Robert K. Burkholder, of Lewisberry, were waived for court on October 22 before Magisterial District Judge Jacqueline J. Mizerock:
- Criminal Attempt — Statutory Sexual Assault: 11 Years Older, Felony 1
- Criminal Attempt — IDSI Person Less Than 16 Years of Age, Felony 1
- Criminal Attempt — Aggravated Indecent Assault — Complainant Less Than 16, Felony 2
- Criminal Attempt — Corruption of Minors — Defendant Age 18 or Above, Felony 3
- Criminal Use of Communication Facility, Felony 3
- Criminal Attempt — Indecent Assault Person Less Than 16 Years of Age, Misdemeanor 2
The case has been transferred to the Jefferson County Court of Common Pleas.
Burkholder remains in Jefferson County Jail on $100,000 monetary bail…