Man gets probation in assault
A Harmony man was sentenced Thursday to probation for sexually assaulting a boy he met on the Internet.
According to court records, 21-year-old Zackary P. Lozovoy of Church Road met the 15-year-old in September on a website dedicated to gay men.
Lozovoy reportedly drove to the boy’s home in Middlesex Township, met him in the driveway and “picked up (the child) and carried him to his bedroom, where he assaulted him,” according to court records.
Although the boy knew Lozovoy only as “Hank,” officials were able to identify him because Lozovoy provided the child with his correct address.
Lozovoy pleaded guilty to indecent assault and corruption of minors.
In addition to 4 years of probation, a $1,000 fine and $1,000 in restitution to the victim’s compensation fund, Lozovoy was ordered to register his whereabouts with state police for 15 years.
Lozovoy was sentenced by Butler County Judge William Shaffer.
