ELLICOTT CITY, MD. — An Ellicott City man who was a Boy Scouts leader has been accused of sexually assaulting a teenager.

The abuse had nothing to do with his role as a scout leader at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Ellicott City, where he had served for the past five years.

Howard County police state that they “are releasing this information due to its proximity to minors, and although there is no indication at this time that there are additional victims, they encourage anyone with information to the contrary to come forward.”

James Alan Soltysiak, 56, is charged with second-degree rape, sexual abuse of a minor and second-degree assault. He is currently being held without bail.

The abuse allegedly began in May. Police said the victim told a trusted adult about the abuse in mid-October, and Soltysiak was arrested last week.

There is no indication of additional victims at this time, but police encourage anyone with information to contact police at 410-313-STOP or [email protected].