Following a preliminary hearing held in front of Magisterial District Judge David Engman, charges were bound over against the Lewis Run man charged with sex crimes. Ray COAST of Lewis Run was previously charged with Rape, Child Pornography and additional charges following investigation by Trooper Richard Obermeyer.  Today, the Commonwealth added 270 additional counts of sex crimes including 90 additional counts of Rape, 90 additional counts of Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse, and 90 additional counts of Aggravated Indecent Assault.

During a bail hearing following the preliminary hearing, bail was increased to $3 million. By separate complaint, COAST is charged with stalking. Anyone with information is asked to call the Pennsylvania State Police at (814) 368-9230 or 911.