Miguel Angel Sanchez : “Bucks County Man Pleads No Contest To Raping 15-Year-Old Girl”

In a shocking turn of events, Miguel Angel Sanchez, a 32-year-old man from Sellersville, entered a no contest plea on Monday, May 20, for the rape of a 15-year-old girl in Quakertown last year. The plea was made before Common Pleas Judge Stephen Corr in Doylestown, where Sanchez faced numerous charges, including rape, statutory sexual assault, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, trafficking in individuals, and other related crimes.

Sanchez acknowledged to the judge that the evidence against him was strong enough to convict him at trial. As a result, sentencing has been postponed until August, during which time Sanchez will undergo a sex offender registration assessment.

The case came to light on October 24 when Quakertown police received a report of a rape that occurred the night before in the parking lot of a grocery store on W. Broad Street. The victim, a 15-year-old girl, informed the police that Sanchez had raped her inside a white, four-door vehicle.

According to the victim, she had met Sanchez on one previous occasion, and they had exchanged contact information through Snapchat. Prosecutors revealed that Sanchez had asked the victim for nude videos or videos of her performing sexual acts in exchange for money. Additionally, Sanchez had also communicated with one of the victim’s friends, a 16-year-old girl, through Snapchat, making similar requests for explicit videos in return for payment.

Thanks to surveillance footage from the area, Quakertown police were able to identify a white sedan in the Giant parking lot at the time of the incident. The vehicle was traced back to Sanchez, and his driver’s license photo matched a photo found on the victim’s phone, leading to his arrest on November 3.

The investigation into this heinous crime was led by Detective Ryan Naugle of the Quakertown Borough Police Department, with prosecution being handled by Deputy District Attorney Brittney M. Kern.

This disturbing case serves as a reminder of the importance of online safety, especially for minors. Parents and guardians are encouraged to monitor their children’s online activities and educate them about the dangers of interacting with strangers on social media platforms.

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