A jury has convicted a Bethlehem man of sexually abusing of a teen girl repeatedly for nearly a decade.
Jose Andres Torres, 32, was found guilty of felony counts of of statutory sexual assault; involuntary deviate sexual intercourse; indecent assault; child endangerment; and corruption of minors. Court records show a felony involuntary deviate sexual intercourse charge was withdrawn by prosecutors prior to trial.
Torres’ conviction came down Tuesday after a two-day jury trial before Northampton County Court Judge Brian J. Panella. Torres’ bail was revoked after the verdict and he was sent to Northampton County Prison.
Torres’ sentencing is scheduled for 9 a.m. Feb. 24 before Panella.
Northampton County District Attorney Stephen Baratta announced the verdict Thursday afternoon. Wyomissing, Berks County attorney David D. Ritter, representing Torres, declined comment.
Torres was charged in September 2025 in the sexual abuse of the girl. The victim reported the abuse — which occurred multiple times between 2016 and 2025 — to a staff member and school resource officer.
This case was investigated by Bethlehem Police Detective Martin Soltan and was prosecuted by Northampton County Senior Deputy District Attorney Christine Murphy.