Handcuffs used during police arrest.
Handcuffs used during police arrest.

Latrobe man arrested for multiple charges involving juveniles

LATROBE, PA – The Latrobe Police Department, in collaboration with the Westmoreland County District Attorney’s Office, announced the arrest of Gregory Baucum, 52, on Sunday. Baucum is charged with unlawful contact with a minor, open lewdness, harassment, interference with custody of children, and selling or furnishing liquor to minors.

The arrest followed an incident at the McDonald’s on Lincoln Avenue where Baucum reportedly made inappropriate and sexual remarks to two 16-year-old girls. Baucum was later apprehended at the Dollar General on Lincoln Avenue, where he was wearing clothing matching the victims’ descriptions. Anyone with further information is urged to contact the Latrobe Police Department.

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