A local man is facing numerous charges following an investigation into the alleged rape of a child.
According to a criminal complaint made by the State Police, a teenage victim accused 44-year-old Michael Hedglin of Butler of multiple incidents of sexual contact.
The incidents allegedly began in Butler Township when the victim was 3-years-old and continued in Center Township when the victim was 13-years-old.
Following an interview at State Police barracks, Hedglin reportedly admitted to the sexual contact. He is being charged with multiple felonies including rape, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse with a child, endangering welfare of children, and corruption of minors.
Written by Ryan Saeler