Hazleton Man Charged After Sexually Abusing Child

​An investigation by the Hazleton city Police Department Detective division culminated in the arrest of 33 year old Jason Pollick of Hazleton yesterday.

Beginning on May 2, 2019 and ending on May 28, 2019, Hazleton City Police Department and the Luzerne County District Attorney’s Office conducted an investigation into suspected child abuse.

The victim, an eight-year-old male at the time of the abuse was allegedly subjected to touching the genitalia of the defendant on numerous occasions.

According to Police, Pollick is being charged with Indecent assault on an individual less than 13 years of age without the consent of another.

Pollick was taken into custody, charged and arranged before Judge Joseph Zola. 

Statement of Chief Speziale:
“We will continue to protect the children of our community. “