Hearing delayed in child-rape case
SCRANTON - A preliminary hearing for a Moosic man accused of raping a 9-year-old girl more than 10 times was postponed until Aug. 12.
County detectives charged Michael Mercado, 53, in March 2012 with four sex offenses, including rape of a child and aggravated indecent assault.
The Times-Tribune does not identify victims of sexual abuse.