Laurel Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison on Child Sex Abuse Charges

Laurel man sentenced to 14 years in prison on child sex abuse charges

On January 7, 2026, Frank was sentenced to a total of 14 years of incarceration, followed by probation, according to the Laurel Police Department. Frank has a related case with similar charges in Maryland that is still pending.

Laurel Man Sentenced to 14 Years for Child Sex Crimes

LAUREL, Del. – A Laurel man was sentenced last week on child sexual abuse charges after accepting a plea deal in November of last year. On Jan. 7, 34-year-old Jesse Frank was sentenced to 14 years of incarceration at a Level V facility, followed by probation. The Laurel Police Department (LPD) says Frank also has a related case that remains pending in the State of Maryland. In Mar. 2025, the LPD Criminal Investigations Unit received a report ind…

Laurel Man Sentenced in Child Sexual Abuse Case

A 34-year-old Laurel man has been sentenced to 14 years in prison after pleading guilty in November, 2025 to multiple felony charges, including continuous sexual abuse of a child and dealing in child pornography. A related case remains pending in Maryland. The charges Jesse Frank faces stem from a multi-state investigation that began in March 2025, when Laurel police received reports of ongoing sexual abuse involving a minor in Delaware and Mary…