Pennsylvania Doctor Charged

LEHIGH VALLEY HEALTH NETWORK DOCTOR CHARGED WITH HAVING AN INAPPROPRIATE RELATIONSHIP

     " Moshe E. Markowitz, 47, Charged With Having An Inappropriate Relationship With A Warren County Teen Girl."

Wednesday, March 22, 2023, 9:42 A.M. ET. By George Petruska: Englebrook Independent News,

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, NJ.- Warren County Authorities reported that Following a Joint Investigation by Members of The Warren County Prosecutor's Office, The Washington Township Police Department, with Assistance from The Allentown Police Department, and The Lehigh County District Attorney's Office, Moshe E. Markowitz, was Arrested and Charged in Warren County, New Jersey with a Child Endangerment Offense.

     Back in January of 2023, an investigation was initiated after a Student at Warren Hills Regional High School, located in Washington Township, New Jersey reported to The School Resource Officer that a Friend was involved in an Inappropriate Relationship with a 47-Year-Old Man.

     During the course of the investigation, Detectives were able to determine that a Minor Teen Girl had met Mr. Markowitz on The App, Omegel, which promotes the Ability to Speak to Strangers. Thereafter, Mr. Markowitz, using an Alias " Steven Jones," Engaged in Sexually Explicit Conversations with the Teen Girl, on The App, "Discord." Detectives were able to identify Mr. Markowitz as the individual involved in the Inappropriate Conversations.

     On Tuesday, March 14, 2023, Detectives Executed a Court Authorized Search Warrant on Mr. Markowitz's Residence, located at 660 Main Street in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Detectives Searched the Home and Seized Electronic Devices. A Forensic Analysis allowed Detectives to Uncover Online Chats that revealed Graphic Sexually Charged Conversations. 

     Detectives learned that Mr. Markowitz was a Practicing Pediatrician in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and Employed by The Lehigh Valley Health Network. 

     As a Result of The Investigation, Mr. Markowitz was Formally Charged with One Count of Third Degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child, for Engaging in Conduct which would Impair or Debauch the Morals of a Child. 

" The Rules Of The Court Require Us To Include A Statement, That States: The Charges Outlined In This Publication Are Merely Accusations And The Defendant And Or Defendants Are Presumed Innocent Unless And Until Proven Guilty Beyond Reasonable Doubt."

FILED UNDER MARCH 22, 2023: LAW, WARREN: