Cope pleads guilty

A woman who allegedly prostituted teenage girls for drugs has pleaded guilty on some charges, but had others dropped in a plea deal in Schuylkill County Court.

41-year-old Lisa Cope, formerly of Brockton, was charged with numerous counts of soliciting two girls for sex in return for cocaine in 2004 and 2005. Cope reportedly pleaded guilty to corruption of minors, in return for dropping more serious charges of prostitution, sexual exploitation of children and endangering the welfare of children.

Cope was arrested in May of last year after she reportedly bartered a 14 and 15-year old girl with drug dealers on at least two dozen occasions. Cope also reportedly shared the drugs with the teens at least two times.

As part of the plea bargain, County Judge Cyrus Palmer Dolbin sentenced Cope to time served, and five years probation.