Windber man accused of sexually assaulting. impregnating teen
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – A Windber man faces felony sexual assault charges, accused of impregnating a 14-year-old girl.
Benjamin Burkett, 31, allegedly started a relationship with the teen on Snapchat and took her to his Windber home six times this year to engage in sexual acts, Windber police said.
Police said Burkett allegedly admitted knowing the girl was just 14 years old at the time.
Investigators said the teen spoke with staff at the Cambria County Child Advocacy Center for a forensic interview after the teen discovered she was pregnant.
She told the Advocacy Center staff that Burkett would allegedly pick her up near her Cambria County residence and drive her to his home in Windber, police said.
Investigators also said the two allegedly exchanged nude photographs.
Burkett is accused of aggravated indecent assault, sexual assault, sexual abuse of children, corruption of minors and indecent assault involving a person less than 16 years old.
He is also charged with unlawful contact with a minor.
Burkett was released from Somerset County Jail after a bondsman had posted a surety bond for his $100,000 bail, online court records show.
Burkett faces a July 23 preliminary hearing before District Judge William Seger in Windber.
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