Hazleton Rape Suspect Behind Bars

Hazleton City Police announced the arrest of the subject of multiple sexual assault and rape investigations over the past four years.

Vincent Normen Cropper, 25 years old of West 4th Street Hazleton was arrested today in relation to a 2016 rape involving a 15 year old female.

Police allege that on October 5th 2016, Cropper sold marijuana to a 15 year old female. Cropper, using the name "Lenny", took the victim into the basement. Cropper's friend, referred to as Leo, held the minor girl as Cropper raped the female.

The Hazleton City Police and the Luzerne County District Attorney's Office belive there may be additional victims.

Victims are encouraged to contact HPD to speak with Det. Sgt. David Rodick by calling 911 or 570-233-0863. All incidents will be investigated.

Cropper was denied bail after being arraigned.