Owner of Bucks County restaurant charged with sexually harassing employees, police say

A restaurant owner in Bucks County has been charged with harassing and assaulting his employees over the course of many years, according to the Bensalem Police Department.

Police said they launched an investigation into Larry Ferreira, 59, after a former employee of Bagelocity Soup King reported harassment in the workplace.

During the investigation, detectives spoke to current and former workers of Ferreira who said he had inappropriate physical contact with female employees, sexually harassed workers in person and over the phone as well as verbal abuse that was ongoing over many years.

Ferreira is charged with indecent assault and harassment, police said.

Detectives with the Bensalem Police Department ask that if you have any information or think you may have been a victim of Ferreira to please contact them at 215-633-3719.

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.