Pennsylvania sex offender accused of sexually assaulting 3 teens

A registered sex offender from Chester County is accused of sexually assaulting at least three teenagers and giving them drugs in exchange for sexual contact. Resources for victims of sexual assault are available through the National Sexual Violence Resources Center and the National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline at 800-656-4673. Elijah Thomas, 28, of Downingtown, Pennsylvania, is charged with trafficking minors, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse with minors, possession with intent to deliver controlled substances, and other related offenses. Elijah Thomas The investigation began when West Whiteland Police received a report of a man who was giving marijuana to minors in exchange for sex and money. Police then interviewed a 14-year-old boy who said he had been communicating with a man who investigators identified as Elijah Thomas. The teen said the two had met on Snapchat, according to investigators. Police also said Thomas met another 14-year-old victim through Sn