Pa. Man Indicted for Sexual Assault of Juvenile

85-year-old charged with assaulting victim over 4-year period

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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John P. Haselmann, an 85-year-old Pennsylvania man with a summer home in Ocean City, New Jersey, has been indicted on charges of first-degree aggravated sexual assault and second-degree endangering the welfare of a minor. The charges stem from alleged incidents that occurred between 2014 and 2018, when the victim was between 7 and 11 years old.

Why it matters

Sexual assault cases involving minors are deeply disturbing and have a lasting impact on victims. This case highlights the need for vigilance in protecting vulnerable children and the importance of reporting suspected abuse, even years later.

The details

According to the affidavit, the victim, now 17 years old, reported the alleged assaults to her mother on September 17, 2025. The incidents are said to have occurred at Haselmann's summer residence in Ocean City, as well as at his home in Palmer Township, Pennsylvania, and the victim's residence in Hunterdon County, New Jersey.

  • The alleged assaults occurred between 2014 and 2018, when the victim was between 7 and 11 years old.
  • Haselmann was charged on November 12, 2025.
  • The victim reported the alleged assaults to her mother on September 17, 2025.

The players

John P. Haselmann

An 85-year-old Pennsylvania man with a summer residence in Ocean City, New Jersey, who has been indicted on charges of first-degree aggravated sexual assault and second-degree endangering the welfare of a minor.

The Victim

A 17-year-old individual who reported the alleged sexual assaults that occurred between 2014 and 2018, when they were between 7 and 11 years old.

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What’s next

Haselmann is scheduled to appear in court for a hearing on the charges.

The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of reporting suspected child abuse, even years later, and the need for continued vigilance in protecting vulnerable children from sexual predators.