RICHLAND TWP., Pa. (WPVI) -- A Bucks County candy store owner is facing charges after police say he tried to solicit his teenage employees with money and drugs for sexual acts.

Joseph Grossman, 36, owns Poppy's Peanuts in Quakertown Farmer's Market. He has been charged with corruption of minors and promoting prostitution after a female employee came forward with allegations against him.

"He was unrelenting in his pursuit of his victims," said Bucks County District Attorney Jennifer Schorn.

Poppy's Peanuts is an old-fashioned store in Quakertown Farmer's Market, which features more than 100 vendors every weekend.

"Largely the clientele is families and children and there are minor children who work for this individual at this establishment," said Schorn.

Police say the investigation st

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