Man accused of having sex with minors, possessing child porn

MUNHALL, Pa. — A Munhall man is under investigation on suspicion of having sex with two underage girls, as well as sending and receiving child pornography.

Zachary Lorenzo, 20, is charged with sexual abuse of children, corruption of minors, possession of child pornography and unlawful contact with a minor.

According to investigators, Lorenzo had a sexual relationship with two underage girls he met on Snapchat. One of the girls has special needs.

Police said Lorenzo also asked the girls to send him nude pictures of themselves and videos.

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According to police, Lorenzo met the 14-year-old at a park in Whitaker where he's accused of indecently assaulting her.

She told police Lorenzo, "sent her nude pictures every night" and "convinced her to take and send pictures by saying everyone is doing it."

Both girls, 14 and 16, were interviewed at UPMC Mercy where according to police, their stories were alarming enough to bring criminal charges against Lorenzo.

Lorenzo was questioned by police and according to a criminal complaint, he said it was the other way around with the girl sending him the photos.

Lorenzo was a seasonal employee at Kennywood last summer. According to a criminal complaint, he asked the 16-year-old girl to meet him at Kennywood twice.

Nick Paradise, Kennywood’s director of public relations, said, “at this time, the park has no indication the team member in question is being investigated for actions or activities connected to his employment.”

Paradise also said Lorenzo passed a background check before being hired and underwent required employee training.

“Per company policy, we are unable to comment further on employment matter,” Paradise said.

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