Former Pa. state trooper sentenced to decades in prison for sexual abuse

Patriot-News - 8/7/2022

A former Pennsylvania state trooper convicted of sexually abusing a pre-teen girl from 2006-09 under the care of her mother has been sentenced to 42 to 88 years behind bars, according to Chester County District Attorney Deb Ryan.

Darren Lawrence, 62, of Wilmington, Delaware, was convicted in September 2021, including 19 counts of abuse, including rape of a child, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, aggravated indecent assault, and related offenses.

The victim, who is now in her 20s, says Lawrence abused her between the ages of 9 and 12 when she was left by her mother in Lawrence’s care, according to KYW-TV.

“The sexual abuse and suffering this young woman endured when she was a child at the hands of Darren Lawrence is incomprehensible,” Ryan said in a release. “I commend her bravery and resilience in coming forward after so many years to get justice for herself.”

An investigation into Lawrence began in February 2020 after the victim reported to Chester County detectives that he had sexually abused her.

Investigators learned that took place at least once a month when she was in the suspect’s care at different locations in Chester County, including at his home in Kennett Township.

Call Childline if you suspect child abuse: 1-800-932-0313.

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