(MCKEAN COUNTY, Pennsylvania; December 5, 2023):  District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that, following a two-day jury trial at the McKean County Courthouse, Sebastian Vancamp, of Duke Center, was convicted of sex crimes against a female when she was age 11 and 12.

The testimony included that, between December, 2019 and December, 2021, Vancamp would meet the juvenile victim at various places in Duke Center where he would engage in sexual intercourse with her. The crimes were discovered after the juvenile told school personnel who reported the crimes to Childline.

Trooper Eric Thompson of the Pennsylvania State Police received the report from Childline and investigated that case. 

Vancamp was convicted of 2 counts Rape of Child (Felony 1); 2 Counts Statutory Sexual Assault (Felony 2); Corruption of Minors (Felony 3); Indecent Assault (Felony 3); and 4 counts Indecent Assault (Misdemeanor).  The jury found him not guilty of additional counts of Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse.   The jury also found that Vancamp’s action were a course of conduct. 

District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer prosecuted the case on behalf of the Commonwealth.

Because he was convicted of sex crimes, Vancamp was ordered to undergo an assessment with the Sexual Offender Assessment Board to determine if he meets the statutory definition of a sexually violent predator.  Such an assessment is required for anyone convicted of most sex offenses in Pennsylvania pursuant to the law formerly known as Megan’s Law (now Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act, or “SORNA”). 

Sentencing was set for March 14, 2024.  The Sex Offender Board is allotted 90 days to complete its assessment under the statute.  The assessment is required to be completed prior to sentencing.

If you suspect child abuse, please contact Childline at 1-800-932-0313 or 911.