Bucks County Rapist Sentenced to 65-135 Years in Prison

Judge calls Andrew Gallo a 'predator' who drugged and assaulted 12 women he met online

Apr. 1, 2026 at 6:21pm

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Andrew Gallo, 41, was sentenced to 65 to 135 years in state prison for drugging and raping 12 women he met on dating sites. Bucks County prosecutors said Gallo would spike the women's drinks with ecstasy and methamphetamine, then violently assault them during encounters that left them bruised, battered, and ashamed.

Why it matters

This case highlights the dangers of online dating and the need for stronger regulations and oversight to protect vulnerable users from predatory behavior. It also raises questions about the culture and norms of some dating sites that may enable or downplay such criminal acts.

The details

Gallo, of Levittown, pleaded no contest in December to over three dozen counts of rape, strangulation, and drug offenses for the attacks, which took place between 2018 and his arrest in 2024. The women reported feeling unusually aroused or manic after drinking alcohol provided by Gallo, and then waking up during violent sexual encounters where they were choked until unconscious. Hospital tests found the women had been drugged with methamphetamine, ecstasy, and other substances without their knowledge or consent.

  • Gallo's crimes took place between 2018 and his arrest in 2024.
  • Gallo pleaded no contest to the charges in December 2025.
  • Gallo was sentenced on April 1, 2026.

The players

Andrew Gallo

A 41-year-old Levittown resident who pleaded no contest to over three dozen counts of rape, strangulation, and drug offenses for drugging and assaulting 12 women he met on dating sites.

Kristin McElroy

The First Assistant District Attorney who outlined the details of Gallo's crimes during the sentencing hearing.

Stephen Corr

The Bucks County Court Judge who sentenced Gallo to 65 to 135 years in state prison, calling him a 'predator' and saying his behavior was 'unspeakable and shocking.'

Keith Williams

Gallo's attorney, who argued that Gallo's drug addiction impaired his judgment and that he believed the women were willing participants due to the culture of the dating sites.

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What they’re saying

“I believe each one of these women deserve justice. You don't get a bulk discount in your sentence because you did this to 12 women.”

— Stephen Corr, Bucks County Court Judge

“He was just trying to pretend to be a charming, single man looking for women, and these women thought they found actually a nice guy. And what happened to them is what nightmares are made of.”

— Kristin McElroy, First Assistant District Attorney

“I don't think saying sorry 1,000 times or 1 million times is enough. I don't know what to say. I don't think I have any words to make up for the hurt and pain I caused these women.”

— Andrew Gallo

What’s next

Gallo will begin serving his 65 to 135 year sentence immediately. Prosecutors and victim advocates are calling for stronger regulations and oversight of dating sites to prevent similar predatory behavior in the future.

The takeaway

This case highlights the urgent need for greater protections and accountability measures for online dating platforms, as well as the devastating impact that serial predators can have on vulnerable victims who trusted them. It serves as a sobering reminder of the risks inherent in modern dating and the importance of prioritizing user safety.