Missing for more than a week, Robert Uhler failed to show up in Lebanon County Court Monday for jury selection in his trial on child rape charges, and … To find out more about Facebook commenting please read the Conversation Guidelines and FAQs. the 20-year-old disappearance of 12-year-old Eric Wayne Pyles from Union Township, Lebanon County. Missing for more than a week, Robert Uhler failed to show up in Lebanon County Court Monday for jury selection in his trial on child rape charges, and now Cleona Borough Police believe he may be on the run. Uhler, 55, faces five counts of rape of a child and several other charges in a trial scheduled to begin Wednesday. “It’s something we’re going to check off the list and say we did.”. Cleona and North Londonderry Police searched the area that day along with the Pennsylvania State Police Aviation Unit and Canine Unit. Lebanon County man charged in son's death had allegedly assaulted fiancée in July, Richland man charged with stealing Trump signs and painting 'racist' on pickup truck, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. PSP spokesman David Beohm said the search is not connected to any specific new development in the 2000 case. Police found his vehicle that morning in Quittapahilla Creek, but no sign of Uhler. They were concerned for his well-being because of the messages he sent and because a firearm was missing from the home, police said. A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. This is the Pennsylvania Missing Report. Fuhrman passed a lie detector test in connection with Eric’s disappearance, the Website states, and police do not believe she was involved in his disappearance or harmed him in any way before he vanished. LEBANON COUNTY, Pa. - Pennsylvania State Police say an Amber Alert for two missing children in Lebanon County has been canceled after the children have been found safe. Anyone with information on Uhler’s disappearance is asked to contact the Cleona police at 717-274-2510 or the Lebanon County District Attorney’s Office. “He kind of ran away a lot so it wasn’t really a big deal,” Beth Peiffer, a neighbor at the time who was on the same school bus that day, told WHP-TV. Uhler’s car was found in Quittapahilla Creek on Sept. 11, the last day his family heard from him, but evidence has led the police to believe the scene was staged. a web site devoted to the cases of missing children. AP Domestic. All rights reserved (About Us). Amish teenager Linda Stoltzfoos is missing after not showing up following religious service, according to police. “An examination of the scene and the facts around the disappearance of Robert Uhler suggest he staged the scene and is possibly on the run. Kim Strong can be reached at kstrong@ydr.com. A link has been sent to your friend's email address. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Charges against him include five counts of rape of a child, five counts of aggravated indecent assault of a child, five counts of indecent assault of a child younger than 13, and one count each of endangering the welfare of a child and corruption of minors, according to his court records. Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission. You do not need a Facebook profile to participate. Police also questioned several of Pyles’ family members in Virginia, but those interviews turned up no leads indicating Eric’s whereabouts and there’s no evidence that he returned there. The Pennsylvania State Police, Troop B, Washington, Criminal Investigation Assessment Unit, continue their search for Robert Elmer Allison. The search is taking place in a wooded area of Awol Road, west of Silvertown Road, near Interstate 78 in Union Township. Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about. Pyles has not been seen since. Fuhrman enrolled Pyles in counseling sessions after he moved to Pennsylvania, and she had also attempted to have him placed in a residential treatment center to address behavioral issues. "We don’t know if something negative happened or what occurred.". “There’s no specific new evidence other than we took a look at the case and decided let’s just try to revisit it, and see what we can do to try to help bring closure to his family,” Beohm said. © 2020 Advance Local Media LLC. Welcome to our new and improved comments, which are for subscribers only. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. This is a test to see whether we can improve the experience for you. If you see comments in violation of our community guidelines, please report them. Uhler was arrested by Lebanon County Detective David A. Shaffer. Beohm said that, in addition to Saturday’s search, police ask anyone who thinks they might have information about Pyles’ disappearance to call the criminal investigations unit of the Jonestown Barracks at 717-865-2194. Charges against him include five counts of rape of a child and five counts of aggravated indecent assault of a child. About 30 state police troopers and trainees are conducting a search Saturday connected to the 20-year-old disappearance of 12-year-old Eric Wayne Pyles from Union Township, Lebanon County. A second search the following day involved the Lebanon County Search and Rescue Team, Cleona police and about 20 volunteers. According to … Searches of the area at the time tracked his scent to a densely wooded area near the home, but no trace of Pyles could be found. Crime: Lebanon County man charged in son's death had allegedly assaulted fiancée in July, Crime: Richland man charged with stealing Trump signs and painting 'racist' on pickup truck. White will request a delay in the trial, but the court likely will proceed with the case, even if Uhler is not present, White said. Please be polite. Here's the latest for Friday September 18th: Gulf Coast deals with hurricane damage; Trump campaigns in Wisconsin; Biden answers voters' questions in Pennsylvania; Early voting to begin in Minnesota. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your California Privacy Rights (each updated 1/1/20). About 30 state police troopers and trainees are conducting a search Saturday connected to the 20-year-old disappearance of 12-year-old Eric Wayne Pyles from Union Township, Lebanon County. Stock image of police news (Photo: Stock), "We don’t know what's happened," said his Camp Hill attorney, Jonathan R. White. The Cleona Borough Police has been actively pursuing leads in an effort to locate Robert Uhler,” a police release states. Lebanon County authorities are searching for a man who has not been seen or heard from since shortly before his car was found Friday morning in the Quittapahilla Creek. A Lebanon man remains missing, just three days before he stands trial on multiple counts of raping a child and indecent assault of a child younger than 13, his attorney said. We report on any and all missing people within the state of Pennsylvania, USA. Charles Thompson | cthompson@pennlive.com. The next step in the investigation will be to examine the Lebanon man’s cellphone, Cleona Chief Jeffrey Farneski said Tuesday morning. Typed comments will be lost if you are not logged in. Robert P. Uhler, 55, was last seen by his family on Friday, Sept. 11, according to Cleona police. The Pennsylvania State Police issued an Amber Alert Friday for Jayden DeJesus, 6, and Angel DeJesus, 11, last seen in South Lebanon Township in Lebanon County. Fuhrman had assumed custody of Eric and another younger brother because of allegations that their parents were neglecting them. A warrant has been issued for Uhler’s arrest after his failure to appear in court Monday. Read or Share this story: https://www.ldnews.com/story/news/2020/09/18/police-search-lebanon-man-missing-days-before-rape-trial-begins/5827378002/, More than 100 rally on Annville's square to 'Back the Blue', Richland man charged with stealing Trump signs and painting 'racist' on pickup truck, Lebanon voters cast ballots amid mail deadline, 104th state House seat: Sue Helm vs. Patty Smith, Inspections: North Lebanon Township mini mart out, Lebanon County real estate transfers for Oct. 26, Russ Diamond faces Matt Duvall in PA 102nd seat, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Even if he doesn't show up, "it does not alleviate the commonwealth of their burden (of proof).". Rather, it’s more a matter of reviewing the case file and determining what more can be done to make sure all efforts have been taken to solve it. You will need to register before adding a comment. "He is innocent until proven guilty." But he had always returned by nightfall. Here's the latest for Monday September 21st: Trump says he'll pick new Supreme Court justice soon; Ricin suspect arrested on US-Canada border; Tropical Storm Beta lashes Texas coast; National Cathedral tolls bell for coronavirus victims. He was later seen at approximately 2:45 p.m. by the church secretary from the Jonestown Bible Church, which was near the Fuhrman home. Police and about 20 volunteers searched for Uhler on Sept. 15, including the Lebanon County Search and Rescue Team and the Pennsylvania State Police’s aviation and canine units. A Lebanon man remains missing, just three days before he stands trial on multiple counts of raping a child and indecent assault of a child younger than 13, his attorney said. Witnesses have said that he instead walked south of Awol Road into the backyard of a house on Silvertown Road. Police support: More than 100 rally on Annville's square to 'Back the Blue', Crime: Richland man charged with stealing Trump signs and painting 'racist' on pickup truck, "We’re gonna wait and see what happens," White said. Subscribe to PennLive. According to information on “The Charley Project,” a web site devoted to the cases of missing children, Eric Pyles was originally from Luray, Va. and both of his parents were living in Luray when he disappeared. Kim Strong can be reached at kstrong@ydr.com. Need exclusive stories only we can tell? Uhler’s family last heard from him via text messages about 9:30 a.m. Sept. 11. It's OK to disagree with someone's ideas, but personal attacks, insults, threats, hate speech, advocating violence and other violations can result in a ban.