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<p>HAZLETON &#8212; A man was arrested Tuesday for allegedly raping a child on a repeated basis.</p><p>Jhonny Pena-Guerrero, 36, abused a girl while she was between the ages of 6 and 12, police report. The alleged conduct occurred in Butler Township and Hazleton.</p><p>Pena-Guerrero, no address available, was taken into custody Tuesday by the Luzerne County Sheriff&#8217;s Department when a Children and Youth caseworker alerted Hazleton Police of his whereabouts. The U.S. Marshals Service also assisted with his apprehension.</p><p>A warrant for Pena-Guerrero&#8217;s arrest had been issued last Friday.</p><p>He is facing a series of felony charges, including rape of a child and indecent assault.</p><p>His bail was set at $200,000 cash during an arraignment. Pena-Guerrero was remanded to the Luzerne County Correctional Facility due to lack of bail.</p><p>His preliminary hearing is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16.</p><style>
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Man accused of child rape in Hazleton, Butler Twp.