SUNBURY - A 22-year-old Hughesville man was acquitted Monday of raping a 17-year-old Watsontown female at the conclusion of a two-day jury trial presided over by Northumberland County Judge Charles Saylor.
Timothy Gelnett was found not guilty of felonies of rape, aggravated indecent assault, sexual assault and involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, and a misdemeanor of corruption of minors.
Gelnett was charged by Watsontown police with raping a 17-year-old Watsontown female on May 15, 2012, at a Watsontown residence.
The trial began Friday and concluded with the jury's verdict shortly before noon Monday.
The defendant, who had been incarcerated, was represented by Attorneys Kymberley Best and Timothy Bowers. First Assistant District Attorney Ann Targonski prosecuted the case.