Clarion Co. Man Charged With Sexually Assaulting 13-Year-Old Girl Enters Guilty Plea

CLARION CO., Pa. (EYT) – A Clarion County man charged with the statutory sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl entered a guilty plea in court on Wednesday.

Jacob Tyler Hook,, 21, of New Bethlehem, pleaded guilty to the following charge on Wednesday, July 1:

– Statutory Sexual Assault: 4-8 Years Older, Felony 2

The charge could carry a penalty of up to 12 years in prison and fines of up to $25,000.00.

As a result of the plea agreement, the following charges were dismissed:

– Corruption Of Minors – Defendant Age 18 or Above, Felony 3
– Corruption of Minors, Misdemeanor 1 (two counts)

Hook is currently free on $50,000.00 unsecured bail.

Sentencing for the case is scheduled for August 6.

Details of the case:

According to a criminal complaint, it was reported that a 21-year-old male, later identified as Jacob Tyler Hook, had sexual intercourse with a known 13-year-old female (victim one) at a residence in Leeper, Farmington Township, Clarion County. It was also reported that he furnished alcohol and a THC vape pen to victim one and another 13-year-old female (victim two).

According to the complaint, during a police interview, Hook stated that a 17-year-old male asked him to take him to his girlfriend’s residence in Leeper, and they went up to the residence “after dark.” He reported that when he met the girls, they talked for a while, and both girls told him they were 13 years old. He also allegedly admitted that both girls consumed alcohol that he brought to the residence.

Hook went on to report that he and the 17-year-old male went back again the next night, and the girls again consumed alcohol that he brought. He explained that he and the girls were intoxicated, the complaint notes.

According to the complaint, Hook reportedly admitted that he had sexual intercourse with one of the girls.

Hook was arraigned in front of Magisterial District Judge Timothy P. Schill at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 19.