DEVELOPING STORY: Rimersburg Man Faces Over 2,700 Counts for Alleged Rape of Child

police-carRIMERSBURG, Pa. (EYT) – A Rimersburg man is facing over 2,700 charges stemming from the alleged rape of a child that occurred in Rimersburg, Clarion County.

UPDATE: Curry Found Not Guilty on all charges

According to a criminal complaint, New Bethlehem Police Department issued an arrest warrant for 65-year-old Thomas Eugene Curry, of Rimersburg, for alleged sexual offenses that occurred on or about June 24, 2011, to June 23, 2013.

The complaint states that around 3:15 p.m. on November 20, 2014, Sergeant Roger E. Wright, of the New Bethlehem Police Department, was contacted via phone by CYS (Clarion County Children and Youth Services) concerning a report of suspected child abuse, implicating Thomas Eugene Curry as the sex offender.

A Forensic Interview was conducted on December 4, 2014, at Western PA Cares for Kids in Brookville, and Sergeant Wright observed the interview on a television screen in another room.

During the interview, the victim described in detail the alleged sexual abuse that occurred about four times per week. She indicated that Curry told her, “Don’t say nothing or there will be consequences.” The victim also said that “Curry had threatened to kill her (family) if she told anyone about the sexual abuse,” the complaint indicates.

Additionally, she said that “Curry placed a gun to her head after he chipped her tooth from raping her…. Curry told the victim to tell everyone she chipped her tooth at WalMart,” the complaint continues.

The victim advised that there was a room under Curry’s basement and that he would take her into this room and force her to perform sexual acts. Curry also forced the victim to watch pornography with him, according to the complaint.

The complaint states that on December 16, 2014, a medical exam was conducted, and the result were given to Sergeant Wright. Photographs were taken and kept on file at Punxsutawney Area Hospital.

When Sergeant Wright made contact with Curry to set up an interview, Curry told him that his lawyer informed him not to speak to the police, the complaint indicates.

Based on the information gathered during his investigation, Sergeant Wright requested an arrest warrant be issued for Curry.

Curry was charged on January 22 with the following offenses:

  • Rape, Felony 1, 208 counts
  • Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse, Felony 1, 208 counts
  • Aggravated Indecent Assault, Felony 1 208 counts
  • Incest, Felony 2, 208 counts
  • Statutory Sexual Assault, Felony 1, 208 counts
  • Kidnapping, Felony 1, 208 counts
  • Sexual Assault, Felony 2, 208 counts
  • Aggravated Indecent Assault, Felony 2, 208 counts
  • Indecent Assault, Felony 3, 208 counts
  • Corruption of Minors, Felony 3, 208 counts
  • Intimidation of Witnesses or Victims, Felony 1, 208 counts
  • Terroristic Threats, Misdemeanor 1, 208 counts
  • Corruption of Minors, Misdemeanor 1, 208 counts

Curry was released Saturday after posting $25,000.00 cash bail.

A preliminary hearing is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on February 2.

Editor’s Note: Extreme graphic details were not included due to the sexual nature of the alleged crimes.


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