Laurel Man Sentenced in Child Sexual Abuse Case

A 34-year-old Laurel man has been sentenced to 14 years in prison after pleading guilty in November, 2025 to multiple felony charges, including continuous sexual abuse of a child and dealing in child pornography. A related case remains pending in Maryland. The charges Jesse Frank faces stem from a multi-state investigation that began in March…

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Laurel Man Charged in Child Sex Abuse Case Spanning Delaware and Maryland

The Laurel Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Unit has arrested a 34-year-old Laurel, Delaware man– Jesse Frank–following a month-long sexual assault investigation involving both Delaware and Maryland. The investigation began in March 2025 after reports that Frank had sexually abused a minor over an extended period across both states. Working with the Wicomico County Sheriff鈥檚 Office,…

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