Berks County man accused of sexually abusing a 13-year-old girl

Monday, July 20, 2026 1:43PM ET
READING, Pa. (WPVI) -- A Berks County man is facing charges after allegedly sexually abusing a 13-year-old girl.

Michael Sanchez, 31, of Reading, was arrested last week, according to the Berks County District Attorney's Office.

Michael Sanchez, 31, of Reading, is accused of sexually abusing a 13-year-old girl, according to the Berks County District Attorney's Office.



Officials say the investigation began in January after it was reported that the teen girl was a victim of suspected sexual abuse.

During an interview with investigators in February, the girl allegedly told officials that Sanchez had sexually abused her, as well as showed her sexually explicit videos and anime.



Investigators determined that the abuse occurred in January at a home in the unit block of 2nd Street in Reading City, Berks County.

Sanchez has been charged with aggravated indecent assault, corruption of minors, endangering welfare of children, and indecent assault.
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