DOYLESTOWN, Pa. – The Bucks County District Attorney’s Office announced the arrest of a Quakertown Farmer’s Market shop owner accused of preying on his teenage employees.
Authorities say 36-year-old Joseph Grossman, the owner of Poppy’s Peanuts inside the Quakertown Farmer’s Market, was arrested on August 15 and charged with promoting the prostitution of a minor and corruption of minors.
Prosecutors allege the charges stem from incidents involving a 17-year-old girl who reported that while she worked for Grossman, he frequently made inappropriate comments and touched her legs and back.
Following his arrest, a second victim came forward, leading to additional charges of corruption of minors, according to investigators.
The case remains under investigation, and Grossman is awaiting court proceedings.
The Bucks County District Attorney’s Office has not released further details regarding the circumstances of the case or whether additional victims may be involved.
