Washington County Man Heading To Prison

Attorney General Dave Sunday says a Washington County man pleaded guilty to rape and other sexual abuse of a 12-year-old child.  Miguel Pedrosa, 63, pleaded guilty Thursday to rape of a child and numerous other felonies. In accordance with a plea agreement, Pedrosa was sentenced to 30 to 60 years in prison.  The abuse happened over a period of months, and an incident was recorded in January, when the child’s mother installed a video camera inside her home. Pedrosa was a close acquaintance of the victim.  “This heinous conduct has no place in society, and the plea resolution is effectively a life sentence for the defendant who is already in his sixties,” Attorney General Sunday said. “I commend the Pennsylvania State Police for a sound investigation that led to very serious charges, this conviction, and, we hope, a measure of justice for the victim and their family.”  In all, Pedrosa pleaded guilty to rape of a child, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse with a child, corruption of minors, aggravated indecent assault of a child, indecent assault, and endangering the welfare of a child — all felonies.