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Middletown police chief charged with attempted rape

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The Middletown chief of police has been charged with attempted rape and suspended without pay from his position.

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George Mouchette (Photo submitted by Dauphin County District Attorney’s Office)

Court records show George Mouchette faces felony charges of attempted rape and aggravated indecent assault, as well as one misdemeanor charge of unlawful restraint.

Middletown Mayor James Curry says he received an “extremely emotional” telephone call detailing the allegation late Thursday night. He called for an investigation immediately afterward, and Mouchette was arrested on charges today.

Bail was set at $25,000. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for September 4.

“The thoughts and concerns of the Borough of Middletown rest with the alleged victim of these charges,” Mayor Curry said in a video. “Words do not do justice to express the collective feelings within our hearts. I am confident, however, that where words do no justice, the courts will.”

Mouchette has held the position a little longer than a year, after having served as interim chief of police for eight months.

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