On July 27, Warrington Police responded to the 2200 block of Pileggi Road for the report of an indecent sexual assault that occurred to a 9-year-old child, police said.
Jose Armando Mestanza Ortiz was positively identified as the suspect, police said.
Mestanza Ortiz was staying at the residence of the 9-year-old's family when the assault allegedly occurred, they said.
On Friday, Aug. 9, a warrant was served on Mestanza Ortiz, where he was placed under arrest and transported to the station.
Mestanza Ortiz was processed and arraigned by Magisterial District Judge Stacy Wertman who set bail at $900,000 bond or 10% cash.
Mestanza Ortiz was not able to post bail and was transported to the Buck’s County Correctional Facility.
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