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Key Takeaways:

• Kevin Esterly, 52, is facing new charges of rape and sexual assault.
• The alleged victim claims the abuse began when she was 13 and continued over three years.
• Esterly met the victim when she was 8 years old as the stepfather of her friend.
• He allegedly provided the victim with drugs and alcohol in exchange for sexual favors.
• Esterly was previously imprisoned after being found in Mexico with a 16-year-old girl.

Kevin Esterly Arrested on New Sexual Assault Charges

Kevin Esterly, a 52-year-old man from Whitehall Township, Pennsylvania, has been arrested on new charges of rape, statutory sexual assault, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, and related offenses. Officials in Lehigh County announced the charges following his arrest in West Virginia after two police pursuits.

Allegations of Years-Long Abuse

According to authorities, the charges stem from a report filed with Allentown police regarding allegations of sexual assaults that occurred over three years, beginning in the summer of 2015 and lasting through March 2018. The alleged victim claims that the abuse began when she was just 13 years old.

Connection with the Victim

Esterly reportedly met the victim when she was only 8 years old while he was the stepfather of one of her friends. The victim told police that she spent significant time with her friend, often spending weekends and summers at Esterly’s home. She alleges that nearly every time she stayed at his residence, she was sexually assaulted by Esterly.

Provision of Drugs and Alcohol

Officials state that Esterly provided the victim with drugs and alcohol in exchange for sexual favors. The alleged pattern of abuse escalated over the years, with the victim recounting instances where Esterly exploited her vulnerability.

Previous Imprisonment in Mexico Incident

Esterly previously served time in prison after pleading guilty to corrupting a minor when federal agents found him in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, in 2018 with a 16-year-old girl from Allentown. Authorities have not confirmed if the current charges involve the same victim from the prior incident.

Awaiting Extradition

Following his arrest, Esterly is awaiting extradition to Pennsylvania to face the new charges. The investigation is ongoing, and officials have not released further details at this time.