Man charged with trying to traffic ten-year-old

Submitted by editor on Thu, 03/19/2026 - 09:44

PIKE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man has been charged with attempting to traffic and rape a ten-year-old child after he was willing to pay $200 to do so.

Pike County District Attorney Ray Tonkin stated charges have been filed against Jayson Miller, 54, of Red Lion, York County.

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