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Alyssa N. Pierce, 32, of Philadelphia, on three occasions, had "indecent contact and/or sexual intercourse" with a 27-year-old male inmate at the State Correctional Institution in Chester, Pennsylvania State Police said.
An investigation into Pierce began in June, and as a result, she was charged with three felony counts of institutional sexual assault, and two felony counts of criminal use of a communications facility.
Pierce communicated with the victim over the phone and through digital messaging means from March 3 through June 10, police said.
An arrest warrant was issued for Pierce on Monday, Aug. 15 and she surrendered to authorities.
Pierce was expected to be released on $25,000 unsecured bail.
Her preliminary hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 30.
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