The Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office arrested a wanted sex offender following two convictions involving the physical and sexual assault of young children.
According to release from the Sheriff’s Office, deputies arrested 35-year-old Roger Coyne after searching for him for the last two weeks. Deputies said they went to a Munhall address where they saw Coyne’s girlfriend getting out of a vehicle. Deputies said they explained why they were there and Coyne’s girlfriend escorted them into her apartment where they found him sleeping on a couch.
The release said Coyne was found guilty in 2016 on charges he sexually assaulted an eight-year-old and broke a two-year-old child’s arm. Part of Coyne’s sentenced involved him registering as a sexual offender. According to a release from the Sheriff’s Office, Coyne did not appear for a court hearing and an arrest warrant was issued.
Coyne and his girlfriend were arrested and taken to the Allegheny County Jail.
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