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Therapy Dogs Help Destress
As part of Destress Fest, students got to be part of two events today at the PAW Center. Several therapy dogs visited to help calm those finals nerves students might be experiencing as we close in on the end of the semester. Our library also shared some bubble tea with students as well. > Penn State DuBois

Oh, by the way...
Just a reminder Biden was on tape telling Ukraine to make sure Trump couldn't see WHERE the money was going.

Who's in the News?

> Seven men arrested in human trafficking operation in Holyoke
Seven men were arrested in Holyoke on Monday following a “human trafficking” operation.
» https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H39uP5Wx-GE   (VIDEO)
» https://www.newportdispatch.com/2024/04/23/holyoke-police-arrest-7-in-anti-human-trafficking-operation/
» https://www.wwlp.com/news/crime/seven-men-arrested-in-human-trafficking-operation-in-holyoke/

> L.A. pimp busted in Irvine and a human trafficking victim was rescued
Last week, members of the Irvine Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) and the Orange County Human Trafficking Task Force (OCHTTF) conducted an undercover operation at a local hotel after receiving information about an adult female potentially being trafficked for commercial sex work.
When the male and female arrived at the location, the female was detained and safely removed from the situation.
The male, 33-year-old Winston Jones from Los Angeles, was arrested for multiple human trafficking related charges, including pimping and pandering.
https://newsantaana.com/l-a-pimp-busted-in-irvine-and-a-human-trafficking-victim-was-rescued/

>   (UPDATE)  Former cop accused of child rape shot himself after pursuit
WEST RICHLAND, Wash. - A suspect accused of killing his ex-wife and girlfriend and then fleeing the state with his 1-year-old child has died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after a high-speed chase with Oregon State Police. 
The legal documents said that Huizar had met his girlfriend while he was a school resource officer at her middle school. He got her pregnant at the age of 15, while he was still employed at the school. 
That teen was 11 when the pair first met. She reported the inappropriate contact with Huizar, but charges were dropped.
» https://www.kgw.com/article/news/crime/amber-alert-elias-huizar-captured-double-murder-child-abduction-shot-police-chase/283-15c8cad1-a419-400a-8923-44b63d033701 (VIDEO)
» https://www.kptv.com/video/2024/04/23/washington-state-police-news-conference-amber-alert-1-year-old-roman-huizar/ (news conference VIDEO)

>  (UPDATE)   Hillsboro doorbell camera captures kidnapping, man arrested
HILLSBORO Ore.  - A man was arrested after a doorbell camera in Hillsboro captured video of a woman being kidnapped. Early Monday morning, Hillsboro police got a report of a kidnapping caught on a community member’s doorbell camera.
Early Tuesday morning, the suspect and victim were identified. The suspect was arrested and the victim is safe, the Hillsboro Police Department said.
According to HPD, the victim and suspect knew each other and this attack was not random, The suspect was charged with kidnapping. HPD is not releasing the identity of the suspect or victim at this time
https://www.kptv.com/2024/04/23/man-arrested-after-doorbell-camera-records-kidnapping-hillsboro/

> Deputies seek further victims of Denver man accused of sexually assaulting children
LARIMER COUNTY, Colo. — At least two victims have been connected to a man who faces charges of human trafficking, and Larimer County Sheriff's Office investigators said Tuesday they're concerned that others might have been victimized.
The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Denver man on charges of child sex assault and human trafficking and announced Tuesday that they are concerned there may be additional victims.
Ivan Banuelos Gandara, 21, was arrested on felony charges of: Human trafficking of a minor for sexual servitude; Four counts of soliciting for child prostitution; Two counts of sexual assault on a child; Enticement of a child; Internet luring of a child; Sexual exploitation of a child
Anyone with information about incidents involving Gandara should contact Larimer County Investigator Marcus Simelane at 970-498-5515. Those who want to stay anonymous can also contact Crime Stoppers of Larimer County at 970-221-6868 or stopcriminals.org.
» https://kdvr.com/news/local/larimer-deputies-seek-other-victims-after-man-accused-of-sexually-assaulting-children/  (VIDEO)
» https://www.denver7.com/news/crime/authorities-arrest-denver-man-on-child-sex-assault-charges-fear-there-may-be-more-victims  (VIDEO)
» https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5uHC8HDUP8

> GBI arrests former Pinewood Christian teacher, coach
Joshua Garrett Blaxton, 35, of Reidsville is being charged with sexual exploitation of children, enticing a child for indecent purposes and improper sexual contact by an employee.
https://youtu.be/RXGeW2Qym54?feature=shared

> Grand Island man to be arraigned for human trafficking and child pornography charges
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — A Grand Island man accused of threatening to harm himself and release nude photos of a teen girl if she did not continue sending him explicit images has pleaded not guilty Tuesday morning.
According to Hall County District Court Records, Logan Bundy, 23, is charged with Human Trafficking of a minor and possession of child pornography.
An arrest affidavit said that a Pennsylvania Police officer reported to the Grand Island Police Department (GIPD) that Bundy had bought nude photos of a 17-year-old girl.
Authorities said that he then threatened to harm himself as well as sell and release the nude photos he had of the 17-year-old girl if she did not send more.
https://nebraska.tv/news/crime/grand-island-man-to-be-arraigned-for-human-trafficking-and-child-pornography-charges

> Rome Man Arrested for Molesting Child, Threatens to Kill her if She Tells
Mark Paul Dawson Sr, 30 of Rome, was arrested this week after reports said he molested a small child and then told her that she would kill her if she told anyone.
Dawson is charged with child molestation, sexual battery against a child, cruelty to children, terroristic threats and acts and failure to appear.
https://coosavalleynews.com/2024/04/rome-man-arrested-for-molesting-child-threatens-to-kill-her-if-she-tells/

> Federal trial begins for Cincinnati man charged with sex trafficking, exploiting teen girls
The trial begins Tuesday for a Cincinnati man who faces life in prison if he is convicted of sex trafficking and sexually exploiting two young teenage girls.
The FBI arrested Kelly “Scorpio” Richards, 43, of West Price Hill nearly a year ago.
He was indicted on two counts each of sex trafficking of children and sexual exploitation of children.
He also was charged with a single count of possession by a prohibited person after four, .45-caliber pistols were found in his possession, his indictment shows.
Richards came to the attention of the FBI after Hamilton County Juvenile Court’s anti-human trafficking coordinator reported the girls were screened as possible sex trafficking victims, federal court records show.
https://www.fox19.com/2024/04/23/federal-trial-begins-cincinnati-man-charged-with-sex-trafficking-exploiting-teen-girls/   (VIDEO)

> New York Man Charged with Child Exploitation Offenses
Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, and Robert Fuller, Special Agent in Charge of the New Haven Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, announced that a federal grand jury in New Haven returned an indictment today charging NICOLAS BROWN, also known as “Breezy,” 28, of New York, New York, with child exploitation offenses.
As alleged in court documents, on multiple occasions in March 2024, Brown arranged Uber trips to pick up one to three teenage girls, two of whom were under the age of 18, from a state-run group home in Connecticut and deliver them to him at various Connecticut hotels and shopping malls where he engaged in explicit sexual conduct with one of the minor victims.
https://www.justice.gov/usao-ct/pr/new-york-man-charged-child-exploitation-offenses

> Chester couple raped, kidnapped two mentally disabled women, police say
A husband and wife living in squalor in Chester conspired to defraud two mentally disabled women, forcing them to move in with them and perform sexual acts they lacked the ability to consent to before moving them to Florida, away from the concerns of their families and county social workers, according to police.
Michael Swanson, 40, and his wife Nicole, 37, have been charged with rape, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, conspiracy, kidnapping, theft, and related crimes after Delaware County investigators discovered their plot to siphon Social Security and other government benefit payments away from the women, one of whom gave birth to Michael’s child, according to the affidavit of probable cause for their arrests.
https://www.inquirer.com/crime/michael-nicole-swanson-rape-kidnap-chester-mentally-disabled-20240423.html

> Accused 'Pimp' For Rochester Prostitution Operation Pleads Guilty
Rochester, MN  - A man currently serving a prison sentence for a prostitution-related conviction is expected to have his sentence extended as a result of a guilty plea entered in Olmsted County Court today.
27-year-old Larry Eddie Konah was charged last August with engaging in sex trafficking, profiting from prostitution, promoting prostitution, and soliciting an individual for prostitution. The charges stemmed from an investigation into a woman's allegations that she was pushed by Konah into working as a prostitute in the Rochester area.
https://krocnews.com/accused-pimp-for-rochester-prostitution-operation-pleads-guilty/

> Woman indicted as 4 former suspects now thought to be trafficking victims
Only one of the five women arrested initially is still facing charges.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZGoqioOsJw

> Central figure in Operation Blooming Onion plans to take her case to trial
Maria Patricio, the central figure in Operation Blooming Onion, one of the largest U.S. human trafficking cases ever prosecuted by the U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ), plans to take her case to trial, according to a court document filed in federal court on April 18. Although all pretrial motions have been satisfied, neither Patricio and her attorney nor the DOJ prosecutor are prepared for trial, according to the same court filing.
The court filing is the latest update in the Operation Blooming Onion case, a saga that has stretched on since the DOJ unsealed the indictment in early December 2021.
The court document surfaces about two months after SMN reported that two defendants pleaded guilty to charges in the case, and eight defendants planned to plead guilty. Of those eight defendants, three pled guilty in a case attended by SMN.
https://www.savannahnow.com/story/news/crime/2024/04/24/central-figure-in-operation-blooming-onion-plans-to-take-her-case-to-trial/73423394007/

> Washington Pastor and Elementary School Teacher Charged with Child Molestation
A pastor and elementary school teacher in a small city on the shore of Puget Sound in Washington has been arrested and charged with nine counts of child molestation, according to Pierce County Superior Court records.
Jordan Henderson, a worship pastor at Wellspring Fellowship in Lakebay and teacher at public elementary school, was charged with nine counts of sexual molestation, involving children under 12 years old, court records reported. The 34-year-old pastor was arrested by Pierce County Sheriff’s office, following a two-month investigation, according to Fox 13.
» https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/jordan-henderson-victims-families-court  (VIDEO)
» https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:caddc39a-40ea-4bc6-a94b-6f0870345e5e
» https://julieroys.com/washington-pastor-and-elementary-school-teacher-charged-with-child-molestation/
» https://www.bishop-accountability.org/2024/04/washington-pastor-and-elementary-school-teacher-charged-with-child-molestation/

> Ex-swim coach arrested in Atlanta convicted of child sexual assault in Colorado
BOULDER, Colo. - A former swim coach arrested in Atlanta has been found guilty of sexually assaulting an underage swimmer while working in Colorado. 
Jon Michael Beber was found guilty on two counts of sexual assault of a child by one in a position of trust – pattern of abuse and one count of sexual assault on a child by one in a position of trust. 
https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/ex-swim-coach-arrested-in-atlanta-convicted-of-child-sexual-assault-in-colorado

> Elijah Barrera, Former Boys & Girls Club Counselor, Arrested for Child Molestation
An Orange County man and former Boys & Girls Club counselor was arrested on allegations of sexually molesting young girls.
The Garden Grove Police Department identified the sexual abuse suspect as Elijah Domminic Barrera, 29. 
Barrera was arrested in Orange, California, on April 19 and booked at the Orange County Jail on suspicion of two counts of lewd and lascivious acts with a child.
The alleged sexual abuse incidents occurred in 2014 when Barrera was employed as a counselor at the Garden Grove Boys & Girls Club, located at 9860 Larson Avenue. 
The alleged victims – two young girls – were between 6 and 9 years of age when the incidents took place.
https://www.dlawgroup.com/former-boys-girls-club-counselor-arrested-child-molestation/

> Residents, businesses concerned over ongoing alleged prostitution in Barrio Logan
https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/concern-over-ongoing-alleged-prostitution-in-barrio-logan/509-932bd07a-5a9d-42fb-ac5b-c7c48fbc7338  (VIDEO)

> US Justice Dept to pay $139 mn to USA Gymnastics sex abuse victims
The U.S. Justice Department announced a $138.7 million settlement Tuesday with more than 100 people who accused the FBI of grossly mishandling allegations of sexual assault against Larry Nassar in 2015 and 2016, a critical time gap that allowed the sports doctor to continue to prey on victims before his arrest.For nearly two decades, Nassar subjected hundreds of people to abuse under the guise of performing medical treatment.
His victims included Olympic gold medalists Simone Biles, Aly Raisman, McKayla Maroney and other top names in the sport.
» https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-13341619/US-government-agrees-138-7M-settlement-FBIs-botching-Larry-Nassar-assault-allegations.html
» https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/afp/article-13341837/US-Justice-Dept-pay-139-mn-USA-Gymnastics-sex-abuse-victims.html

> Miami Pharmacist Charged with Attempted Sex Trafficking of Minors
Stefan Andres Correa, 42, stands accused of attempted sex trafficking of a minor and attempted travel to engage in illicit sexual conduct, as per a news release from the U.S. Department of Justice.
Law enforcement officers intercepted Correa attempting to quickly board a flight from Miami to Bogota, Colombia last Friday. Investigators found nine cellular phones in Correa's possession, which contained videos of the pharmacist engaging in sexual acts with what appear to be minor children. According to documents, Correa is alleged to have paid for commercial sex with children aged 10 to 12 during a conversation with a suspected sex trafficker.
https://hoodline.com/2024/04/miami-pharmacist-charged-with-attempted-sex-trafficking-of-minors-arrested-ahead-of-colombia-flight/

> Transgender Zombie Sex Offender Arrested For Attempted Kidnapping At School
A meth-mouthed transgender zombie named Solomon Galligan is making news this week after word leaked out that he (allegedly) tried to abduct an elementary kid and police say it's all on surveillance video. Solomon Galligan, 33, was arrested after approaching a field where kids were playing at Black Forest Hills Elementary School in Aurora last Friday afternoon.
The suspect, who is identified as male in the arrest affidavit, shared news of his transition on Facebook back in 2011. The 33-year-old was convicted that same year of non-consent sexual contact.
» https://www.outkick.com/culture/biological-male-transgender-zombie-arrested-for-attempted-kidnapping-at-school
» https://www.gbnews.com/news/us/us-news-trans-sex-offender-arrested-kidnap-child

> Another prominent LGBT activist ARRESTED for child sexual exploitation
Another prominent LGBT activist has been added to the long list of pedophiles disguising themselves as leftist activists. Sean Pinion, a 31-year-old LGBT activist, is a transplant from Louisiana and has lived in Colorado Springs since 2016.
Four days after the release of the search warrant on April 11, the CSPD arrested Pinion and placed him in the El Paso County jail on a $20,000 bond on charges of alleged child sexual exploitation. Additionally, the Pikes Peak Arts Council immediately ousted Pinion from the position shortly after the arrest.
https://www.naturalnews.com/2024-04-23-another-lgbt-activist-arrested-for-child-exploitation.html

> Sex Traffickers Sentenced in Maine After HSI Investigation
PORTLAND, Maine — Ricardo Middleton, 32, of Boston, was sentenced to 30 years in prison followed by 10 years of supervised release after a jury found him guilty in December 2023 of obstruction and sex trafficking a young woman through force, fraud and coercion in Maine.
Middleton’s co-defendant, Sherry Jones, of Dorchester, Massachusetts, was sentenced today to 80 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release. Jones had previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit sex trafficking on May 23, 2023.
https://www.dhs.gov/hsi/news/2024/04/23/sex-traffickers-sentenced-maine-after-hsi-investigation

> Former Olmsted County deputy Matthew Anderson federally charged with producing child sexual abuse materials
https://youtu.be/BI-yeO-8FOY

> Bronx man charged with sexual exploitation, receipt and possession of child pornography
A Bronx man is facing up to 60 years in prison for allegedly engaging in sexually explicit text message conversations with more than 15 underage girls in order to solicit pornographic photos and videos from them, according to federal authorities.
Winston Colon Correa, 31, who was arrested last week, has been charged with sexual exploitation of a child, receipt of child pornography as well as possession of child pornography, according to the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York.
https://www.bxtimes.com/bronx-man-charged-underage-girls/

> Santa Fe police looking for child sex abuse suspect
Nelson E. Carmona-Sandoval, 46, faces seven felony counts of criminal sexual contact with a child under 13 years old — two of which are second-degree felony counts for alleged unclothed contact — and two misdemeanor counts of distribution of sexually explicit material to a minor, according to a criminal complaint filed Friday in Santa Fe County Magistrate Court.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/santa-fe-police-looking-child-033400368.html

> ERO Boston apprehends Brazilian national charged locally with assault, weapons crimes | ICE
BOSTON — Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Boston apprehended an unlawfully present Brazilian national who has been charged in Worcester with assault and weapons charges. Deportation officers from ERO Boston arrested the 21-year-old Brazilian native April 5 in Worcester. A local court ignored a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) immigration detainer and released the unlawfully present noncitizen from custody.
https://www.ice.gov/news/releases/ero-boston-apprehends-brazilian-national-charged-locally-assault-weapons-crimes

>  ERO Washington, D.C. arrests Honduran national charged with child sex crimes against Virginia minor | ICE
WASHINGTON — Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Washington, D.C. apprehended a Honduran national charged locally for sex crimes against a Virginia minor. Deportation officers from ERO Washington’s Mobile Criminal Apprehension Team arrested the 30-year-old Honduran noncitizen April 15 at his residence in Bladensburg, Maryland.
Virginia’s Fairfax County Police Department arrested the Honduran national July 5, 2023, and charged him with felony carnal knowledge of child 13-14 years of age: without force.
ERO Washington, D.C. placed an immigration detainer against the Honduran noncitizen with the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center July 6, 2023.
https://www.ice.gov/news/releases/ero-washington-dc-arrests-honduran-national-charged-child-sex-crimes-against-virginia

> BORDER CRISIS: “Traffic Stop Turned Human Smuggling” 7 Illegal Aliens Arrested After Trying To Flee
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jtk2CS-sRg  (VIDEO)

> Indiana Man Accused of Attempting to Kidnap Teen in Steuben County
The alleged incident happened Sunday at the Super 8 Hotel in Bath when police say they received a report of an adult man who attempted to lure the 14-year-old into his car against her will.
Joshua Beem was later located and taken into custody on a violent felony charge of attempted kidnapping.
https://www.fingerlakesdailynews.com/police-blotter/indiana-man-accused-of-attempting-to-kidnap-teen-in-steuben-county

> 8 dead in fight for control of migrant smuggling
EL PASO, Texas  – Mexican officials say a fight for control of migrant smuggling might be behind the murder of eight men whose naked bodies were abandoned on the side of a busy highway leading to the U.S. border.
Multiple motorists on the Chihuahua-Juarez Highway reported the bodies to police early Sunday 20 miles north of Chihuahua City.
https://wgno.com/border-report/8-dead-in-fight-for-control-of-migrant-smuggling/

> WATCH: Online videos expose how human traffickers are sneaking illegal migrants into US
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/online-videos-expose-how-human-traffickers-sneaking-illegal-migrants-into-us

> FOX 2 News, The Edge: Security upped for NFL Draft: Combatting human trafficking, crime during event. 
» https://www.aol.com/news/security-upped-nfl-draft-combatting-032730141.html
» https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYYQXpCVolc

> Community meeting on child safety concerns scheduled for April 24 | Key Biscayne
The Key Biscayne Police Department and Village will host the second in a series of Community Outreach meetings addressing child safety issues.
The meeting will take place at 6 p.m. on April 24 in the Community Room in Village Hall.
https://www.islandernews.com/news/keybiscayne/community-meeting-on-child-safety-concerns-scheduled-for-april-24/article_22cfac20-012c-11ef-8f89-b7396a43b75d.html

> Life after human trafficking, survivor brings hope to victims
SAN DIEGO — There are growing concerns over alleged rampant prostitution taking place in Barrio Logan near San Diego's Naval Base.
Despite several crackdown efforts by San Diego Police and the City, people who live and work in the area said the problem is getting worse.
https://youtu.be/hAWyq1K2c7g

> ReClaiming Hope - Surviving Human Trafficking in South Florida
Following the rescue, recovery and rehabilitation to everyday life is a struggle for human trafficking survivors. However, they are not alone. The process is a long and difficult road, but with the help of several support structures, such as those highlighted throughout this documentary, recovery can be attained.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U55CsQX2_ZY

> Special Victims Unit (SVU) Highlight
The Special Victims Unit (SVU) is a dedicated team a part of the Sheriff's Office committed to combating heinous crimes involving human trafficking, sexual assault, child abuse, elder abuse and many other crimes. From 2023-2024, the SVU detectives arrested 148 subjects and rescued 81 victims who were offered victim services. From conducting proactive operations, busts and investigations our team will continue to fight for the voiceless to combat these crimes. 
Thank you to all our partners who have assisted our office with these efforts such as; Stanislaus County District Attorney's Office, Safe Haven, Without Permission, Victim Advocates, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Homeland Security. 
If you are a victim of human trafficking or have any information related to crimes of human trafficking, you can contact Stanislaus County Area Crime Stoppers by calling 1-866-60-CRIME. A free mobile app can also be downloaded at P3Tips.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLI15bUzU7M

> Take action against human trafficking at ‘Shine A Light’ event
COLORADO SPRINGS — “Learn, discuss, and take action against human trafficking,” is the goal of an event taking place this weekend in Colorado Springs.
The ‘Shine A Light’ event is happening on Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Living Hope Covenant Church located at 1650 North Union Boulevard.
https://www.fox21news.com/human-trafficking-prevention/take-action-against-human-trafficking-at-shine-a-light-event/

Terry "Horty" Horton, 78, of DuBois, PA passed away surrounded by family on Monday, April 22, 2024.  

Terry grew up in East Smithfield, PA and attended S.R.U. High School where he set the all-time school scoring record in basketball.  

After high school, Terry attended Mansfield University on a baseball scholarship.  Terry was a career educator starting as a teacher in Bradford County and eventually becoming the director of the Clearfield County Vocational Technical School.  

Terry was an avid golfer and hunter.  He was happily married to his loving wife Jill and treasured both his time with family and his time in the woods in Bradford County.  He was an avid Philadelphia Phillies fan.

Terry was predeceased by his father J. T. Horton, and mother Wilma Horton. 

He is survived by his brother George Horton of Hamden, CT, his wife Jill Horton of DuBois, PA, his children Tamara Horton of Apex, NC, Amanda Horton of Winder, GA, and Scott Horton of Freehold, NJ.  He has six grandchildren, Braden Miller, Christopher Miller, Jake Proctor, Niko Gittens, Jack Horton, and Theo Horton. 

There will be no public visitation, and a celebration of life in Bradford County at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to Olympic Athletic Club Scholarship Fund, PO Box 234, DuBois, PA 15801.

The Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences can be sent to http://www.baronickfuneralhome.com/condolence 

Who's in the News?

▫️Operation Spring Cleaning: San Jose firefighter, Sunday school teacher and a United States Postal Service worker among suspected sex predator arrests
SACRAMENTO COUNTY, Calif. —  Undercover detectives posed as children 13 years old and younger on various social media platforms. The operation resulted in 24 arrests. Several of the suspects were in positions of public trust with access to children.
» https://www.abc10.com/article/news/crime/sexual-predators-arrested-sacramento-county/103-9b8d4112-647d-4f88-bb08-a7587f2a12d2  (VIDEO)
 » https://abc7news.com/san-jose-fire-captain-spencer-parker-among-more-than-20-arrested-in-child-predator-sting-operation/14717187/  (VIDEO)
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▫️Seven human trafficking victims rescued in Whatcom County
Whatcom County law enforcement officers recently rescued multiple victims of human trafficking.
Seven victims were saved during a joint law enforcement operation that led to the arrest of Noone Marshall, 43, of Ferndale. Marshall is suspected of arranging commercial sex services with a subject he believed to be 16, in exchange for marijuana, according to Deb Slater with the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office. Slater said officers worked with organizations on site to ensure the victims received support and resources.
https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/crime/article287919590.html 

▫️Law enforcement conducts human trafficking, sextortion sting, arrests 4 suspects in Newaygo Co.
NEWAYGO COUNTY — On Thursday, April 18, a multi-jurisdictional task force called MMIONHOST conducted a Human Trafficking/Sextortion Operation hosted by the Newaygo County Sheriff`s Office.
The operation led to the arrest of a 40-year-old Rockford resident and a 39-year-old Fremont resident who were arrested for the solicitation and accosting of a minor under the age of 16-years-old, according to a news release. 
Two other individuals were also arrested for solicitation/prostitution of persons 18-years-old and older.
» https://www.9and10news.com/2024/04/22/law-enforcement-conducts-human-trafficking-sextortion-sting-arrests-4-suspects-in-newaygo-co/
» https://www.bigrapidsnews.com/news/article/west-michigan-task-force-arrest-several-19416644.php 

▫️Three arrested in sting operation; accused of attempting to pay 13 and 15-year-old girls for sex
The weekend arrests were part of Miami-Dade County's Anti-Human Trafficking campaign being conducted in advance of the May 3-5 Formula One events in South Florida, among the larger events that lead to similar crimes, officials say.
All three men -- Santiago Salazar Venegas, 28; Pedro Perez River, 26; and Ubilder Moises Velasquez, 38 -- responded separately to an online advertisement, supposedly created by a “mother” offering her “underage daughters” (13 and 15 years old) for sex.
This week, law enforcement personnel from the county will be on hand at the Village of Key Biscayne's second in a series of Community Outreach meetings with the public. The event takes place at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Key Biscayne Police Department's Community Room in Village Hall, with Human Trafficking Safety and Child Internet Safety as two of the main topics.
https://www.islandernews.com/news/miami/three-arrested-in-sting-operation-accused-of-attempting-to-pay-13-and-15-year-old/article_638d4936-00da-11ef-a766-a38a03c473dc.html 

▫️Widespread Amber Alert issued for ex-Yakima cop suspected of double homicide, child abduction
Police hunt former cop after two women are found dead and a child is abducted
Police are urgently searching for a man after two women were shot dead and a 1-year-old boy was abducted in Washington State before possibly fleeing toward the Mexico border on Monday, authorities said.
Elias Huizar, 39, a former police officer, is “armed and considered dangerous, and is likely to commit more crimes,” Washington State Patrol said. He was due to appear in court on Monday on charges of child rape, according to KNDU, NBC News’ affiliate in the Tri-Cities Area.
The public is asked to call 911 if Huizar is seen and the Amber Alert has been extended to include both Washington and Oregon, according to the WRPD.
» https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/adult-shot-outside-william-wiley-elementary-school-in-west-richland/article_36a9c752-00fb-11ef-a74c-2fdeb93784a6.html   (VIDEO)
» https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/police-hunt-former-cop-two-women-are-found-dead-child-abducted-rcna148910
» https://ktvz.com/news/crime-courts/2024/04/22/widespread-amber-alert-issued-for-ex-yakima-cop-suspected-of-double-homicide-child-abduction/
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▫️68-year-old man accused of kidnapping, groping 13-year-old girl in Webster
WEBSTER, Mass. — 68-year-old Walter Fanion of Southbridge was arraigned in Dudley District Court Monday afternoon on charges that he kidnapped and sexually assaulted a 13-year-old girl he met at Webster’s Memorial Beach a week ago.
Prosecutors allege that on Monday, April 15, Fanion used a dog to lure the young victim into his car. Police say Fanion does not have a criminal record for sex assault, but there could be other victims.
» https://truecrimedaily.com/2024/04/22/massachusetts-webster-walter-fanion-battery-assault-child-kidnapping/
» https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/68-year-old-man-arraigned-accused-kidnapping-groping-13-year-old-girl-webster/SZ6BVSC4CNGT5OALEPWBVN7QLY/
» https://lawandcrime.com/crime/man-uses-dog-to-lure-girl-at-beach-into-his-car-then-kidnaps-and-assaults-her-cops-say/ 

▫️TEXAS Man arrested for online solicitation of a minor under 14
A Dickinson man was apprehended as part of an undercover operation by the Houston Metro Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force.
Between March 26 and March 28, 2024, the task force conducted an undercover chat operation, leading to several arrest warrants. 44-year-old Marvin Jones, of Dickinson, Texas, emerged as a suspect during this operation. An arrest warrant was subsequently issued for Jones on charges of Online Solicitation of a Minor Under 14, with a bond amount set at $100,000.
Jones, a registered sex offender, was arrested on April 17, 2024, for the outstanding warrant. The Texas City Police Department remains committed to dedicating time and resources to bring such offenders to justice. They will continue to keep the public informed on these investigations as more offenders are identified and arrested.
https://www.mytexasdaily.com/upper-gulf-coast/texas-city-texas--man-arrested-for-online-solicitation-of-a-minor-under-14/article_df5ade74-0114-551d-b96e-8e8630b432e6.html 

▫️Man, ex-wife accused of sexually abusing 2 women with intellectual disabilities
Michael Swanson, 41, and Nicole Swanson, 37, of Chester, Pennsylvania, are charged with rape, involuntary deviate sexual assault, aggravated indecent sexual assault of a person with a mental disability, kidnapping to facilitate a theft and conspiracy
https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/man-ex-wife-accused-of-sexually-abusing-2-women-with-intellectual-disabilities/3838264/ 

▫️ (UPDATE) Klein ISD teacher, son charged with trafficking underage girls
Kedria Grigsby, 42, was arrested earlier this month and accused of recruiting students -- believed to be teenage runaways -- and forcing them into prostitution. She waived her first court appearance but stood before a judge Monday morning.
Grigsby’s attorney Samuel Milledge II spoke with KPRC 2 saying his client is facing six counts of various human trafficking cases, each at $75,000, totaling $450,000 for bond.
Kedria Grigsby, 42, and her son Roger Magee, 21, are accused of recruiting and trafficking at least three underage victims.
» https://www.fox26houston.com/news/klein-isd-whistleblower-alleges-retaliation-over-sex-trafficking-claims   (VIDEO)
» https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2024/04/22/klein-isd-cosmetology-teacher-accused-of-sex-trafficking-students-appears-in-court/   (VIDEO)
» https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2024/04/22/school-employee-alerted-klein-isd-of-sex-trafficking-a-full-year-before-cosmetology-teachers-arrest/   (VIDEO)
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▫️(UPDATE) Man exposed himself and tried to kidnap girl in Salinas, police say
SALINAS, Calif. — Salinas police say a man walked into a family's home, exposed himself and tried to kidnap their young daughter.
That man was identified as 31-year-old Sonny Lobos Velasco of Salinas. Velasco was booked for assault with intent to rape, attempted kidnapping, child cruelty and lewd acts with a child.
» https://www.ksbw.com/article/exposed-himself-tried-kidnap-girl-salinas-california/60570054   (VIDEO) 

▫️(UPDATE) Suspect arrested in Linda Vista child sex assault
San Diego police have arrested a 22-year-old man on suspicion he sexually assaulted a sleeping 5-year-old girl in her Linda Vista home, then tried to make his way into the same home days later, it was announced Monday.
SDPD said Alejandro Jose Confesor was drinking a beer when they made contact and arrested him on charges of lewd and lascivious acts with a child under 14 with force, sex crime with specific circumstances, assault with intent to commit rape or other sex acts during residential burglary, burglary, and trespassing.
Confesor was a cook at a restaurant and resided in the same neighborhood where the assault took place, SDPD Lt. Michael Swanson said. 
» https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/suspect-arrested-linda-vista-child-sex-assault/3495021/
» https://www.sandiego.gov/sites/default/files/2024-04/20240422-san-diego-police-arrest-linda-vista-sexual-assault-and-burglary-suspect.pdf 

▫️‘Pimp’ trafficked 19-year-old in South Florida, beat her when she was ‘bad for business,’ cops say
MIAMI – A 46-year-old man from Georgia acted as a “pimp” for his 19-year-old girlfriend, bringing her to South Florida and keeping her here under duress until she got away from him over the weekend, according to police.
A Miami-Dade police report states that Prince Pierre, originally from McDonough, Georgia, and residing in North Miami at the time of his arrest, first met the victim in Atlanta in October. 
https://www.local10.com/news/local/2024/04/22/pimp-trafficked-19-year-old-in-south-florida-beat-her-when-she-was-bad-for-business-cops-say/ 

▫️Town commissioner, Bus driver arrested for sex abuse against Frederick Co. student
FREDERICK, Md. — A 71-year-old bus driver and Thurmont town commissioner is facing charges after allegedly touching a student inappropriately in Frederick County.
The Frederick County Sheriff's Office says they arrested Robert Lookingbill, of Thurmont, for the crime on Friday. This comes after they were alerted on March 28 by Child Protective Services about a sexual assault of a minor.
» https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/town-commissioner-school-bus-driver-in-frederick-county-accused-of-sexually-abusing-child/   (VIDEO)
» https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/crime/frederick-county-schools-bus-driver-robert-lookingbill-facing-charges-for-sex-crimes-against-student/65-8fc902e8-b14a-414d-8b29-63223bd5bebc 
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▫️Fugitive of the Week list includes defendants wanted for sex, burglary charges (rewards)
The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is offering a reward for information which would lead to the capture of fugitive David Greene & Stephanie Talley.
Greene is wanted by the U.S. Marshals Service and the Richland County Sheriff’s Office on a fail to verify address as a sex offender. Fugitive Stephanie Talley is wanted by the U.S. Marshals Service and the Richland County Sheriff’s Office for failure to change address as sex offender.
If you have any information in reference to David Greene, Stephanie Tallley, Anthony Alewxander, or Dustin Pickworth, please contact the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force at 1 866-4WANTED or Text keyword WANTED and tip to 847411 (tip411).
https://www.richlandsource.com/2024/04/23/fugitive-of-the-week-list-includes-defendants-wanted-for-sex-burglary-charges/ 

▫️New details emerge in human trafficking arrest in Bern Twp.
BERN TWP., - A man is under arrest and his two alleged victims are safe after one of them made a desperate call to 911. 
Police were initially alerted around 4 p.m. Friday after authorities received reports of two people being held against their will inside a tractor trailer.
On April 19, the male victim noticed Gutierrez in a "trance-like state" after the suspect smoked marijuana. The man took a chance and called 911 and police took Gutierrez into custody a short time later.
Gutierrez is charged with trafficking in individuals, involuntary servitude, non-payment of wages and unlawful restraint.
» https://www.wfmz.com/news/area/berks/911-call-leads-to-human-trafficking-arrest/article_7921c37e-00b4-11ef-b040-2766d7466452.html  (VIDEO)
» https://www.wfmz.com/_homepage_top_stories/new-details-emerge-in-human-trafficking-arrest-in-bern-twp/article_7b1c7f3c-00b6-11ef-9e19-236be70729b8.html 

▫️Hillsboro police investigate possible kidnapping caught on camera
A doorbell camera caught a woman crying for help and then a man grabbing her and driving off. Police are asking for the public's help identifying those involved.

 ▫️(UPDATE) York City officer resigns, free on bail, while charged in child sex and physical abuse case
A York City police officer has resigned while charged with sexually and physically abusing a 1-year-old baby in Dauphin County.
Police Commissioner Michael Muldrow provided an update on the situation during an eight-minute Facebook video on Monday. He never called Cugini by name, but only referred to him as an “individual.”
Cugini, who’s now free on a $200,000 bond, was charged in Dauphin County with felony counts of child rape, aggravated indecent assault of a child and aggravated assault on April 16.
The case was filed one day after Pennsylvania State Police began investigating serious injuries to the 13-month-old child at a YMCA daycare in the county’s Halifax Township, north of Harrisburg.
https://www.yorkdispatch.com/story/news/crime/2024/04/22/york-city-officer-resigns-free-on-bail-while-charged-in-child-sex-and-physical-abuse-case/73418751007/ 

▫️Perry Township Teen Recovered Yesterday After Being Reported Missing | U.S. Marshals Service
Cleveland, OH – The U.S. Marshals (USMS) in Cleveland, OH, in conjunction with the Cleveland Police Department (CPD) and the Perry Township Police Department (PTPD), recovered a fourteen (14) year old girl late yesterday evening.
The Cleveland Police department arrested an adult male (20) in conjunction with the recovery. Investigation and potential charges are pending.  
https://www.usmarshals.gov/news/press-release/perry-township-teen-recovered-yesterday-after-being-reported-missing 

▫️Testimony underway in trial of convicted Waco sex offender charged in sexual assault of teen relative
Dennis Keith Harris, 46, of Waco, is on trial in Waco’s 19th State District Court on an enhanced aggravated sexual assault of a child charge. The charge against Harris is enhanced because he has a 2000 conviction for indecency with a child by contact. He faces an automatic life prison term if convicted of aggravated sexual assault of a child.
https://www.kwtx.com/2024/04/22/testimony-begin-tuesday-trial-convicted-waco-sex-offender-charged-sexual-assault-teen-relative/ 

▫️2 sentenced for sex trafficking Maine woman
AUGUSTA - Two people from Massachusetts have been sentenced for their roles in sex trafficking a young Maine woman.
According to the Department of Justice, 32-year-old Ricardo Middleton of Boston was sentenced on Monday to 30 years in prison, followed by 10 years of supervised release after a jury found Middleton guilty in December 2023 of sex trafficking a young woman through force, fraud, and coercion and obstruction in Maine.
Middleton’s co-defendant, Sherry Jones, of Dorchester, Massachusetts, was sentenced on Monday to 80 months in prison, followed by five years of supervised release. Jones had previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit sex trafficking on May 23, 2023.
https://wgme.com/news/local/maine-and-massachusetts-residents-sentenced-for-sex-trafficking-vulnerable-woman-in-2015 

 ▫️MOCIC ROCIC 2024 Human Trafficking Summit
MOCIC and ROCIC are putting their resources together to show you how victims are targeted, and what tools and techniques can be used to combat this growing crisis. Sign up to attend the 2024 Human Trafficking Summit in Tulsa, Oklahoma

▫️31:8 Project raising sex trafficking awareness across rural North Dakota
If you didn’t make it to the event today in Underwood, there will be another event next Monday in Wilton, and again in Hazelton on next Wednesday.
» https://www.kxnet.com/news/state-news/318-project-raising-sex-trafficking-awareness-across-rural-north-dakota/  (VIDEO) 
» https://www.318project.org/ 

▫️HOUSTON HONORS MOTHER IN FIGHT AGAINST SEX TRAFFICKING AMID DAUGHTER'S DISAPPEARANCE
The city of Houston acknowledged the ongoing battle against sex trafficking yesterday in a ceremony honoring Robyn Cory, whose daughter Kristen Galvan has been missing since 2020. Galvan, who vanished just short of her 15th birthday, represents the human cost in the city's infamous trafficking and prostitution hub. "Tomorrow will be Kristen's 20th birthday," Cory said,  "She'll be forever 15 in our hearts until she's home.", KHOU 11 reported.
https://hoodline.com/2024/04/houston-honors-mother-in-fight-against-sex-trafficking-amid-daughter-s-disappearance/ 

▫️Community Event for Human Trafficking Awareness
The local Exchange Club and Kiwanis Club extend an invite to the public to come join this fight to stop human trafficking and child abuse. Please join us for this important community event, as we plan to have multiple expert speakers who will provide details of human trafficking, what to look for, where the hotspots are, and how we can w
The Human Trafficking Awareness Event is scheduled for 6pm – 8pm Tuesday April 23, 2024, and will be held in the Senior Center in the Brandon Municipal Complex (City Hall). 
https://brandon042.com/community-event-for-human-trafficking-awareness/ 

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Gary W. Heitzenrater, age 75, of DuBois, PA, died Monday, April 22, 2024 at the H. John Heinz III Department of Veterans Affairs Medical  Center, Pittsburgh, PA.

Born on July 9, 1948 in Panic, PA, he was the son of the late Donald and Shirley (Guthrie) Heitzenrater.    

Gary was veteran of the United States Navy.

On December 16, 1972 he married Linda L. (Yonkie) Heitzenrater. She preceded him in death on April 18, 2019.

He retired from Keystone Carbon in St. Marys after 30 years of service.

Gary was a member of First Baptist Church in DuBois, PA. He loved to mow his grass, his beagles "Brownie" and "Boone" and spending time with his grandson.

Gary is survived by one daughter (Sherry Heitzenrater of DuBois, PA), two sons (John Heitzenrater of Weedville, PA and Gary Heitzenrater II and his wife Katie of Clarksville, TN), one grandson (Mason Morris of DuBois, PA), and one brother (Ralph Heitzenrater of Washington.
He was preceded in death by three sisters (Donna, Debbie and Carolyn).

There will be no public visitation.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 11 AM from the First Baptist Church with Pastor Mark Montgomery officiating. Full military honors will be accorded by the members of the DuBois Area Honor Guard from the church.

Memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church, 197 Eastern Avenue, DuBois, PA 15801.

The Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences can be sent to http://www.baronickfuneralhome.com/condolence 
 

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Bill Maher's 'Pedophiles in Hollywood' Remarks Go Viral

Comedian Bill Maher's "Kid 'N Prey" segment on Friday went viral on social media after he criticized the child entertainment industry.

On Friday's episode of Real Time with Bill Maher, Maher reacted to the recently released documentary Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV, which exposed the sexual abuse and hostile work environment that child actors faced at the hands of adults at Nickelodeon.

The comedian posted the segment from his show on X, formerly Twitter, on Friday night with the caption, "It turns out for pedophiles in Hollywood, 'It's A Small World After All.'" It has amassed 28.3 million views as of Saturday afternoon.

» https://www.newsweek.com/bill-maher-pedophiles-hollywood-viral-video-1892498   (VIDEO) 
» https://t.me/SAVEOURCHILDREN2023/520618  (VIDEO) 
» https://t.me/Terrae_Liberatae_Lux_Vicit/16128  (VIDEO)    

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Victoria L. Kucharski, age 93 of DuBois, PA died Monday, April 22, 2024 at the home of her daughter in law in Punxsutawney, PA.

Born on November 21, 1930 in Soldier, PA, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Lillian (Sherpenski) Rokosky.

On November 5, 1948 she married John S. Kucharski, Sr. He preceded her in death on January 23, 2018.

Vicky had worked at Brockway Glass and was well known for working at the Riverside-Bi Lo Bakery for over 30 years.

She was a member of  St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church. Vicky enjoyed knitting, crocheting, crossword puzzles, word search games, and her daily "soaps".

She is survived by her daughter in law (Linda Kucharski of Punxsutawney, PA) and one grandson (Michael J. Kucharski and his wife Megan of Punxsutawney, PA).

Along with her husband, she was preceded in death by two sons (Martin F. and John S. "Jack" Kucharski),and siblings, (Geraldine Varhol, Marjorie Lehner, Rose Marie "Tootie" Schimizzi, and Martin Rokosky). Vicky was the last remaining member of her immediate family.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 from 4 - 7 PM at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 10 AM from Holy Spirit Parish at St. Michael the Archangel with Msgr. Richard Siefer as celebrant.

Burial will take place in St. Michael Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to DuBois Central Catholic High School, PO Box 567, DuBois, PA 15801.

Online condolences can be sent to http://www.baronickfuneralhome.com/condolence

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