Lebanon Man Faces Child Porn Charges and Violent Arrest Resistance

Brian Rapoza, 23, is facing serious criminal charges including possession of child pornography and resisting arrest following a police investigation in Lebanon County. Authorities were first tipped off about a potentially inappropriate sexual relationship between Rapoza and a 15-year-old girl.

Police responded to a disturbance call at a Sheetz convenience store on April 9, where officers learned of the alleged relationship. Rapoza voluntarily showed his phone to the police, who discovered a sexually explicit message from the 15-year-old. A forensic examination of the phone revealed a 35.9-second video depicting two minors engaged in sexual acts. Investigators also found a hidden, password-protected folder containing additional child sexual abuse material.

Further evidence included a screen recording allegedly made by Rapoza, showing his navigation through a Facebook Messenger group titled “pure nepali group + child pure group,” which contained thumbnails of minors involved in sexual acts. This suggests Rapoza actively used electronic communication services to acquire and save illegal content.

On April 28, police encountered Rapoza riding a bicycle and attempted to arrest him on an outstanding warrant. According to court documents, Rapoza resisted arrest violently, pulling away from officers and requiring substantial force to subdue him.

Rapoza faces preliminary hearings on May 7 for both the child pornography and resisting arrest charges. The investigation underscores the persistent dangers of child exploitation and the difficulties law enforcement faces in holding offenders accountable. The Department of Human Services reminds the public that suspected child abuse can be reported anytime via the ChildLine hotline at 800-932-0313.

This case is a grim reminder of the urgent need for vigilance and robust enforcement to protect children from abuse and exploitation.