Jose M. Ramos-Levia arrested on rape of a child and related charges
Former Hazleton resident taken into custody by federal agents on a warrant alleging multiple child sexual abuse offenses.
On October 21, 2026, federal agents in York, Pennsylvania, arrested Jose M. Ramos-Levia, formerly of Hazleton, on a warrant stemming from multiple child sexual abuse charges filed by the Hazleton City Police Department. He faces numerous felony counts, including Rape of a Child, Rape by Threat of Forcible Compulsion, several involuntary deviate sexual intercourse charges, aggravated indecent assault counts, indecent assault of a person less than 13, and corruption of minors. Ramos-Levia was arraigned before Magisterial District Judge Antolick, remanded to the Luzerne County Correctional Facility after being unable to post $150,000 bail; the Hazleton City Police thanked the U.S. Marshals Service for assistance. All charges are allegations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.