A 22-year-old Telford man now faces multiple charges after investigators linked him to four overnight home break-ins and alleged sexual assaults targeting elderly women living alone, according to a criminal complaint released Tuesday.
At a Glance
- John Vernon Gray, 22, originally charged with one assault now tied to four separate incidents
- Break-ins occurred May 10 and November 8, 2025
- Three of the four victims were elderly women living alone
- First victim reported to be in her 90s and allegedly raped
- Why it matters: Case highlights vulnerability of seniors living independently in Montgomery County
Gray was initially arrested and charged Monday in connection with a single assault reported by News Of Philadelphia. That complaint described a nonagenarian woman who told police she was raped during a home invasion.
Expanded Charges
The updated criminal complaint outlines four separate overnight incidents:
- May 10, 2025: Two break-ins
- November 8, 2025: Two additional break-ins
Investigators say Gray entered each residence while the occupants were asleep. Once inside, the suspect “had varying levels of contact” with the residents, according to charging documents.
Three of the four targeted homes housed elderly women who lived alone. Detectives have not released details on the fourth victim or residence.
Resources for victims of sexual assault are available through the National Sexual Violence Resources Center and the National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline at 800-656-4673.
