On June 16, 2023, as the result of a joint investigation, the Bethlehem Police Department and Bethlehem Township Police department obtained an arrest warrant for 52-year-old Dr. Philip O’Brien of Bethlehem Township.
O'Brien works at the O'Brien Clinic located in Bethlehem Township
**The named individual is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.**
During the course of the investigation, it was determined O’Brien had produced child sexual exploitation material (CSEM) of a female child, whose identity is known to police.
O’Brien is charged with two counts of Sexual Abuse of Children, one count of Unlawful Contact with a Minor, and one count of Corruption of Minors.
He has not yet been arraigned, however police are aware of his whereabouts and anticipate this happening in the near future.
Anyone with information on other incidents or victims involving O’Brien should contact the City of Bethlehem tip line at 610-691-6660 or bethlehempolice@bethlehem-pa.gov.