TROY, PA. (THECOUNT) — Jacob Ayers has been identified as the suspect arrested in the sexual abuse of a female Troy, PA, toddler.

Ayers, 22, was taken into custody by Pennsylvania State Police for allegedly sexually assaulting a 16-month-old girl.

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Ayers has been charged with felony aggravated indecent assault, felony corruption of minors, and misdemeanor indecent assault.

State Police say Ayers “digitally penetrated” the victim, causing multiple injuries while the child was in his care, reports WeAreCentralPA.

According to Facebook, Ayers is engaged to Samantha Jackson, who has a daughter appearing to be in the age-range of the victim named Alexis.

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Geo quick facts: Troy is a borough in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,354 at the 2010 census. Children residing in the borough are assigned to attend the Troy Area School District – Wikipedia.