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Man learns punishment for sexually abusing a child in Montgomery County

Uriah Eichenlaub (Courtesy of the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office)
(Courtesy of the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office)

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — A man learned his punishment for sexually abusing a child in Harrison Township, according to a spokesperson from the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.

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Uriah Eichenlaub, 25, was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison after being convicted of Rape of a child under the age of 10 and tow counts of sexual imposition involving a child under the age of 13.

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The investigation started in September 2023 after sheriff’s deputies were called to a house in Harrison Township.

The spokesperson said evidence obtained during the investigation helped convict Eichenlaub.

“We take these cases personally because they impact the most vulnerable members of our community,” Sheriff Rob Streck said. “I’m proud of the work our detectives and the prosecutors did to bring this individual to justice. We will always stand up for victims and make it clear that these crimes will not be tolerated in Montgomery County.”

Anyone with information about crimes involving children is asked to contact their local law enforcement agencies.

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