Crime & Safety
Wayne Dentist Charged With Indecent Assault Of Patient
Dr. James Godorecci was arrested in connection with improperly touching a female patient during a dental visit at his Wayne office.
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TREDYFFRIN, PA —A 56-year-old Wayne dentist was arrested on a charge of indecent assault of a patient during a Jan. 3 dental checkup.
The victim said that during an emergency visit, Dr. James Godorecci fondled her breasts without her consent.
Godorecci, of Main Line Dental Aesthetics, is free on $25,000 bail after being arraigned before District Judge Lauren Holt in Wayne on charges of indecent assault and harassment.
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Holt ordered Godorecci to have no contact with the alleged victim and to report the arrest to the state Board of Dentistry.
Tredyffrin police are conducting an investigation.
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Anyone with information that could be relevant to this matter is asked to contact Detective Michael Cermignano at 610-408-3651.
Chester County Deputy District Attorney Kathleen Wright is the assigned prosecutor.
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