Noel Yanes seen here being arrested in a photo provided by the U.S. Marshals Service was returned to Pennsylvania late Wednesday to face trial on sex crimes charges, officials said Thursday. Read more Courtesy U.S. Marshals

by Vinny Vella Published Dec. 11, 2025, 3:33 p.m. ET

A Warminster man who fled to his native El Salvador last year after he was charged with sex crimes against children was extradited to Bucks County on Thursday to face trial for sexually assaulting three girls, including a 5-year-old authorities say he raped multiple times.

Noel Yanes, 45, is charged with rape, statutory sexual assault of a child, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, and related crimes.

Bucks County District Attorney Jen Schorn said Yanes’ arrest was a testament to the pursuit of ju

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