Crime & Safety

Easton Man Jailed On Molestation Charges

Neil James Albright, 44, accused of fondling 9-year-old girl in June.

An Easton man is accused of fondling a 9-year-old girl, according to court records.

Neil James Albright, 44, of 819 Ferry St., is facing felony counts of criminal attempt to commit indecent assault and corruption of minors as a result of the alleged incident on June 7.

said the girl awoke in her bed at 6:30 a.m. that day to find Albright rubbing her genitals through her underwear, the arrest affidavit says.

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The girl related the story to her mother that day and again four days later to police and Northampton County Children & Youth officials.

Albright was arrested on Wednesday night and also charged with misdemeanor counts of indecent assault and endangering the welfare of a child.

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He was arraigned before District Judge Roy Manwaring of Bethlehem and committed to after failing to post $50,000 bail.


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