Altoona Man Sentenced for Child Sexual Assault

78-year-old Jerry Lee Fultz receives 8-20 year prison term for abusing 10-year-old victim

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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A Blair County judge sentenced 78-year-old Jerry Lee Fultz of Altoona to 8 to 20 years in state prison last Friday for the sexual abuse of a child that began when she was 10 years old. Fultz pled guilty to felony charges including involuntary deviate sexual intercourse with a child and aggravated indecent assault.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing problem of child sexual abuse and the need for stronger penalties and support services to protect vulnerable youth. Fultz's lengthy sentence reflects the gravity of his crimes and the justice system's commitment to holding perpetrators accountable.

The details

In April 2021, the abuse came to light after the victim reported being assaulted by Fultz during Saturday hunting trips in the Catharine Township woods and at his camp in Woodbury Township. Fultz pled guilty to the charges and was sentenced to 8 to 20 years in state prison.

  • Fultz was sentenced on Friday, February 14, 2026.
  • The abuse was reported to authorities in April 2021.

The players

Jerry Lee Fultz

A 78-year-old man from Altoona, Pennsylvania who was sentenced to 8-20 years in prison for sexually assaulting a child.

Blair County Judge

The judge who sentenced Fultz to prison for his crimes.

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The takeaway

This case underscores the importance of reporting suspected child abuse and the need for the justice system to impose strict penalties on those who commit such heinous crimes against the most vulnerable members of our society.