BLOOMSBURG, Pa. — State police have arrested the mayor of a Pennsylvania town on charges of soliciting and patronizing a prostitute.
Police allege that 36-year-old Eric Bower had sex with a confidential informant for money several times, most recently in early April.
They allege the two agreed to meet at a Hampton Inn, and Bower showed up Friday with $200 cash and condoms.
Bower was arraigned Friday night by video on misdemeanor charges including criminal solicitation and patronizing prostitutes.
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The (Bloomsburg) Press Enterprise reports that Bower said he was self-employed. But upon being reminded that he's mayor, he added he's also employed by "the town of Bloomsburg, for now."
Bower's attorney didn't immediately return a message left Saturday.
Bower was elected last year. Bloomsburg is about 80 miles northeast of Harrisburg.