January 21

Westbrook man charged with sexual assault on child

By David Hench dhench@mainetoday.com
Staff Writer

WESTBROOK — A Westbrook man faces charges of gross sexual assault and unlawful sexual contact in connection with an incident involving a young child, according to Westbrook police.

Joseph G. Pooler

Police say a woman told police she believed her young child had been inappropriately touched by someone she knew. That prompted a police investigation that resulted in the arrest of Joseph G. Pooler, 18, on the two felony charges.

Pooler is being held in Cumberland County Jail on $10,000 bail pending a court appearance.

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