UAT20240400251
Arrested:
Roy Andrews, 76
4900 block Raudabaugh Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Charges:
Unlawful Contact With a Minor
Indecent Assault
Corruption of Minors
Endangering Welfare of Children
Resisting Arrest
On Sunday, April 7, 2024, Upper Allen Police responded to a local restaurant after several witnesses reported watching an older man sexually molest a young female child in public. An investigation identified the older man as Roy Andrews. On April 22, 2024, the Upper Allen Township Police Department executed a search warrant at the suspect’s home. During the search warrant, Andrews attempted to flee and resisted arrest. Officers were eventually able to arrest Andrews and he was transported to Cumberland County Central Booking for processing and arraignment. Andrews remains incarcerated in the Cumberland County Prison. Upper Allen Police were assisted by the Hampden Township Police Department.
Roy Andrews knew the victim from his previous involvement as a youth leader for a Hispanic church in Harrisburg called “Iglesia La Fuenta.” Andrews was the youth leader for that church from approximately 2014 through 2022. This investigation is ongoing to identify other possible victims connected to Andrews. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Upper Allen Township Police Department at 717-795-2445. An anonymous tip line is also available by calling or texting 717-850-UAPD (8273). Anonymous tips can also be submitted online by visiting: www.upperallenpolice.com.