Local Man To Be Tried On Child Molestation Charges

An Ellwood City man had been ordered to stand trial on charges he molested an 8-year-old girl.

Police 33-year-old Michael Partridge molested the girl for several months in 2006.

The girl told her mother about the abuse in January of this year.

After investigating, police arrested Partridge.

He was in court on Thursday for a preliminary hearing and was ordered to stand trial on several charges including aggravated indecent assault, involuntary sexual intercourse, unlawful contact or communication with a minor, indecent assault, terroristic threats and disorderly conduct.