New York Man Pleaded Guilty to Attempting to Sexually Assault a Minor
Robert Poirier, 35, of Vernon, New York pleaded guilty in Pike County to multiple felony counts including Criminal Attempt to commit Statutory Sexual Assault, Criminal Solicitation – Sexual Abuse of Children, and Unlawful Contact with a Minor.
Pike County prosecutors say Robert Poirier, 35, traveled from Vernon, New York and pleaded guilty to attempting to engage in sexual contact with a 15-year-old female. Detectives say electronic communications show he requested nude pictures from the minor and sent an unclothed photo of a body part; he was arrested upon arrival and found with a bookbag containing condoms. Poirier faces a maximum of 27 years, will be evaluated for sexually violent predator status, and is scheduled for sentencing on January 8, 2027; under Pennsylvania’s Megan’s Law he will be required to register as a sex offender if he lives, works or attends school in the state.