Watch CBS News

Pennsylvania Mayor Arrested For Soliciting Prostitute

Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | Twitter

BLOOMSBURG, Pa. (AP) - State police have arrested the mayor of a Pennsylvania town on charges of soliciting and patronizing a prostitute.

Police allege that 36-year-old Eric Bower had sex with a confidential informant for money several times, most recently in early April. They allege the two agreed to meet at a Hampton Inn, and Bower showed up Friday with $200 cash and condoms.

eric bower
(Photo Credit: Facebook)

Bower was arraigned Friday night by video on misdemeanor charges including criminal solicitation and patronizing prostitutes.

The (Bloomsburg) Press Enterprise reports that Bower said he was self-employed. But upon being reminded that he's mayor, he added he's also employed by "the town of Bloomsburg, for now."

Bower's attorney didn't immediately return a message left Saturday.

Bower was elected last year. Bloomsburg is about 80 miles northeast of Harrisburg.

(Copyright 2018 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.