Bensalem man held on $10 million bail after child sexual assault charges
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Bensalem Man Held on $10 Million Bail After Child Sexual Assault Charges

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May 29, 2026

BENSALEM, Pa. — A 39-year-old Bensalem man remains jailed on $10 million bail after police charged him in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a juvenile, authorities said Thursday.

Bensalem Township Police arrested William Hagan on May 20 following an investigation into what the department described as the reported sexual assault of a known juvenile. Investigators charged Hagan with aggravated indecent assault of a child, endangering the welfare of a child, indecent assault and corruption of a minor.

Court officials arraigned Hagan before Magisterial District Judge Joseph Falcone, who set bail at $10,000,000. Police said Hagan was then remanded to the Bucks County Correctional Facility.

Child Assault Charges Prompt High Bail

The case carries some of the most serious child-related charges under Pennsylvania law, including aggravated indecent assault of a child.

Bensalem Township Police did not release the age of the juvenile involved or provide details about when or where the alleged assault occurred. Authorities also have not disclosed how investigators identified Hagan during the investigation.

The department said it will not release additional information about the arrest or the underlying incident at this time.

Key Points

• Bensalem police charged a 39-year-old man with multiple child sexual assault offenses
• A judge set bail at $10 million following Hagan’s arraignment
• Investigators have not released additional details about the juvenile victim or incident

Investigation Remains Limited Publicly

Police announced the arrest several hours after the investigation became public through a department statement posted Thursday.

The charges filed against Hagan include:

  • Aggravated indecent assault of a child
  • Endangering the welfare of a child
  • Indecent assault
  • Corruption of a minor

Authorities have not indicated whether additional charges could follow or whether investigators believe there may be additional victims connected to the case.

The Bensalem Township Police Department also did not specify whether the accused and the juvenile knew each other through a family, social or professional relationship beyond describing the victim as a “known juvenile.”

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