Drake Lease, 18, of Honey Brook, has been charged with Rape of a Child, Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse with a Child, and other related offenses following allegations that he raped a 7‑year‑old girl while she slept overnight at her relative’s home in West Brandywine Township. The charges come after investigators opened a probe earlier this month.
According to the Daily Voice report “Drake Lease Charged In Child Rape Case: Chesco DA,” published July 24, 2025 12:04 p.m., the assault occurred on Friday, July 19, when the victim, a minor relative of Lease, awoke to find him allegedly removing her underwear and committing the assault. Coatesville City Police and Chester County Detectives jointly handled the initial investigation after a report was filed the following day.…