Williamsport Journal

Walter Sitosky, 67, of Houtzdale, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for attempting to entice a minor to engage in prostitution and sexual activity.

According to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, Sitosky arranged to pay for sexual services from a 13-year-old child. He was arrested as part of an undercover operation after traveling to an establishment in Centre County to meet the child on November 10, 2023.

The case was investigated by the FBI, Pennsylvania State Police, Patton Township Police, the Centre County District Attorney’s Office, Williamsport Police, and the Lycoming County District Attorney’s Office. Assistant U.S. Attorney Alisan V. Martin is prosecuting the case.

This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative launched in May 2006 to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse.

Walter Sitosky will serve 120 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release. The case was investigated by the FBI, Pennsylvania State Police, Patton Township Police, the Centre County District Attorney’s Office, Williamsport Police, and the Lycoming County District Attorney’s Office.

Defendant’s Name: Walter Sitosky

Criminal Charges: Attempted Enticement of a Minor

City and State: Williamsport, Pennsylvania

Arrest Date: November 10, 2023

Sentence: 120 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release

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