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Butler County man accused of sexual assault

Michael D. Hedglin, 44, of Center Township is accused of sexually assaulting at girl at least twice in two different locations in Butler County.

A Center Township man is accused of sexually assaulting a girl at least twice — once more than a decade ago — at different locations in Butler County

Michael D. Hedglin, 44, admitted having “sexual contact” with the girl when she was 3 years old, state police said, and later when she was 13.

Police arrested Hedglin on Wednesday, a day after his accuser, who is 17, detailed her allegations in an interview with authorities.

District Judge Lewis Stoughton arraigned the defendant on felony charges of rape of a child, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, child endangerment, corruption of minors, and misdemeanor charges of indecent assault and indecent exposure.

He was placed in the Butler County Prison on $100,000 bail following arraignment.

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