Montco Man Convicted In Sexual Assault Of Girl, 14: Cops

ELKINS PARK, PA — A local man and former charter school dean has been convicted after sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl, authorities said.

Elkins Park resident Omar Harrison, 43, the former dean of West Philadelphia's Mastery Charter Harrity Middle School, was convicted this week of statutory sexual assault and involuntary deviate sexual intercourse.

Sentencing is forthcoming.

The incident occurred back on June 12, 2017, when the Delaware County District Attorney's Office said Harrison drove the girl, a student at his school, to an EconoLodge in Essington Township.

During the ride to motel, Harrison told the victim "don't be nervous, don't be scared, if you want to do this, you can't tell everybody, you're going to get me trouble."

After the assault, they left the hotel and he dropped her off on the street corner near her home.

Prosecutors said Harrison used his "position of authority" to manipulate the victim.

He faces a lifetime of reporting as a Meghan's Law offender, among other penalties.

Image via Delaware County DA's Office