Volunteer Firefighter Accused Of Inappropriately Touching 13-Year-Old Girl
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A Delaware County volunteer firefighter is accused of inappropriately touching a 13-year-old girl.
Anthony Tinney, 30, is facing dozens of charges, including indecent assault and corruption of minors.
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As of right now the Ridley Park Fire Department still lists Tinney among active members and under their 2016 Board of Directors.
The alleged 13-year-old victim considered 30-year-old Tinney to be like a brother, according to a statement she made to police. But authorities say that relationship was riddled with unlawful contact.
According to charging documents, Tinney, a friend of the victim's father, used games as a way to assault the victim.
Documents also show "[Tinney] took her to his apartment in Eddystone where he showed her his collection of pornographic videos."
The victim also allegedly disclosed that Tinney bought her a tight green dress and asked her to send him pictures by text. She advised that she never sent any nude pictures to him.
Eyewitness News has learned Tinney remains an active volunteer firefighter with the Ridley Park Fire Department.
Tinney was once a member of the Eddystone Fire Company as well.
"Mr. Tinney has not been affiliated with the Eddystone Fire Company in almost a decade. We have had no professional contact with Mr. Tinney since we severed ties with him," said William DiMatteo, president of the Eddystone Fire Company in a statement to CBS3.
A preliminary hearing is set for Oct. 2.
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Tinney has now been charged with 120 counts of crimes including indecent assault and corruption of a minor and he is currently behind bars.
Police add that Tinney told the victim that he was interested in dating her once she turned 18.
