SHAMOKIN - Police here are continuing their investigation into the alleged assault of a 5-year-old Shamokin boy Saturday night.
Chief of Police Edward Griffiths said a 32-year-old Shamokin man, who is a suspect in the case, is in Northumberland County Prison in Sunbury on a probation detainer.
Griffiths said a boy who resides in the 100 block of South Pearl Street was allegedly assaulted at about 7:30 p.m. He said police need to conduct an interview with the alleged victim before charges can be filed.