INDIANA CO., Pa. — District Attorney Bob Manzi announced on Monday that defendant Michael Stiles, 54, of Smicksburg, has been sentenced for the sexual assault of a minor, who was under the age of 16 at the time of the offenses.
The Honorable Michael T. Clark sentenced the defendant to serve no less than six and a half years and up to seventeen years incarceration in a state correctional institution.
The defendant will then be under the supervision of the Pennsylvania State Probation and Parole Office for a consecutive period of three years. The Defendant must register with the Pennsylvania State Police under Megan’s Law for the remainder of his life.
This sentence was at the highest end of the Pennsylvania Sentencing Guidelines.
In April, 2022, the victim reported to the Pennsylvania State Police that Michael Stiles sexually assaulted them on several occasions. It was reported that the sexual assaults occurred for a period of approximately ten months prior to the victim reporting it to the police.
In cooperation with the District Attorney’s Office, the Pennsylvania State Police conducted a consensual phone call with the defendant. During that call, the defendant admitted to the victim’s claims.
Trooper Antonio Suprano, a member of the Pennsylvania State Police, Troop C Punxsutawney Barracks, charged the defendant with Involuntary Deviant Sexual Intercourse with a person less than 16 years old, Statutory Sexual Assault, Aggravated Indecent Assault of a person less than 16 years old and Indecent Assault of a person less than 16 years old after his investigation.
The defendant was arraigned before Magisterial District Judge Christopher S. Welch and bail was set at $100,000.00.
The defendant has remained incarcerated since he was arrested by the Pennsylvania State Police.
“While this case will be highlighted by the lengthy prison sentenced imposed on the defendant, I want to highlight the strength, courage and tenacity of the victim and their family,” said Manzi. “After this terrible crime occurred, the victim and their family pulled together to support each other while they confront this monstrous act by the defendant. I hope that our community continues to offer support to this victim and every victim of crime, understanding they had nothing to do with the defendant’s choices.
“I also want to highlight the great work of Trooper Suprano and the members of the Pennsylvania State Police. They quickly investigated a serious claim, obtained the necessary evidence to gain a conviction and took the defendant off of our streets without incident.”
If you or a loved one has been a victim of crime in Indiana County, please contact your local police department, the District Attorney’s Office at 724-465-3835 or the Alice Paul House at 724-349-4444.
