Schuylkill County Child Predator Charged With Child Exploitation Crimes
Saturday, August 9, 2025, 8:10 A.M. ET. 2 Minute Read, By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,
HARRISBURG, PA.- A 54-year-old Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, man and a convicted child predator is facing up to life in federal prison after being charged in the unsealing of a federal indictment with child sexual exploitation offenses.
According to Acting U.S. Attorney John C. Gurganus, on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, a Federal Grand Jury for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, returned an indictment charging Craig Kimmel, 54, of Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, with one count of Attempted Production of Child Pornography; and Coercion and Enticement of a Child to Engage in Prostitution.
Indictment Alleges Child Sex Crimes
According to the charging information unsealed in the indictment and filed with the District Court, it is alleged that Kimmel attempted to produce a visual depiction containing the sexual exploitation and abuse of a child. The indictment states that Kimmel was previously convicted in Schuylkill County Court of Common Pleas of indecent assault and attempted statutory rape.
The indictment further alleges that Kimmel coerced and enticed a child to engage in prostitution and other sexual activity for which he could be charged with a crime.
If Convicted, Kimmel Faces Up To Life In Federal Prison
If convicted at trial, due to Kimmel’s prior conviction, he will face a mandatory minimum of 25 years and up to life in federal prison, at least 5 years and up to a lifetime of supervised release, and up to $500,000 in fines.
Acting U.S. Attorney commended the investigative work of the Pennsylvania State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, which led to the arrest and Wednesday’s indictment being filed against Kimmel.
“The rules of the federal court require us to include a statement that states: The charges outlined in this publication are merely accusations, and the defendant and or defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond reasonable doubt.”
