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    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 

  2. 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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  3. Heitzenrater, Gary.jpg
    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 
     

  4. Who's in the News?

    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

  6. Who's in the News?

    >   (UPDATE) Wild footage shows Seattle police fatally shooting alleged pedophile
    Wild bodycam footage has been released showing the moment police in Seattle gunned down an alleged sex predator who pulled a gun on them during a sting operation during which the suspect reportedly thought he was meeting up with two underage girls. 
    The suspect, 67, arrived at a DoubleTree Suites hotel in Tukwila at around 3;15 p.m. on Wednesday under the impression that he was meeting two young girls, ages 7 and 11, the Seattle Police Department (SPD) says.
    » https://www.foxnews.com/us/seattle-police-fatally-shoot-alleged-pedophile-brief-standoff-dramatic-footage-shows
    » https://nypost.com/2024/04/20/us-news/seattle-cops-fatally-shoot-alleged-pedophile-during-standoff-video/
    »

    > 4 women accused of abducting 6-year-old at knifepoint in Melbourne; child later found safe
    MELBOURNE, Fla. – Four women face charges after a 6-year-old child was kidnapped at knifepoint in Melbourne, according a news release.
    Deputies with the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office were able to locate the vehicle traveling west on Interstate 10, according to the release. After they stopped the SUV, they were able to recover the child and detain the suspects.
    If you have any information regarding this investigation, please call Detective White at 321-608-6731. You can also contact Crimeline to provide information anonymously at www.crimeline.org or 800-423-TIPS (8477).
    » https://www.wogx.com/video/1444298   (VIDEO)
    » https://columbiasheriff.org/2024/04/20/deputies-recover-abducted-child-from-melbourne/ 
    » https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2024/04/21/4-women-accused-of-abducting-6-year-old-at-knifepoint-in-melbourne-child-later-found-safe/
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    > 4 men arrested during undercover child exploitation sting in Hartford
    Four men have been arrested during an undercover sting operation in Hartford aimed at targeting child exploitation.
    The four men have been identified as 32-year-old Jonathan Almonte, of Hartford; 31-year-old Aqib Bakawala, of Manchester; 28-year-old Angel Rodriguez, of East Haven; and 35-year-old Michael Huang, of New York.
    » https://www.fox61.com/article/news/local/hartford-county/hartford/police-say-four-people-arrested-in-hartford-for-attempted-child-exploitation/520-b31af4ad-95bd-4863-9eca-e96f2a756d59   (VIDEO)
    » https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/4-men-arrested-during-undercover-child-exploitation-sting-in-hartford/3271179/ 

    > Major Online Child Protection Operation Nets Arrest in Warren County
    The Warren County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the Northern Virginia/DC Metro Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, has announced the arrest of Steven C. Sherman, a 57-year-old man from Inwood, WV.
    The operation involved undercover officers posing as minors online to identify and apprehend individuals attempting to exploit children. Mr. Sherman reportedly initiated unsolicited contact with an investigator who was posing as a juvenile under the age of 15.
    https://royalexaminer.com/major-online-child-protection-operation-nets-arrest-in-warren-county/ 
     
    > Deputies Need Your Help ID'ing Suspect Who Sexually Battered Young Child
    HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance from the public in identifying a male who sexually battered a minor.
    The subject is a white male and would currently be between the ages of 18 and 20. The sexual battery occurred when the victim was between the ages of seven and 10.
    Detectives believe his name could be “Bobby” or “Cole.”
    If you have any tips to help identify this man, please call 813-247-8200 referencing case number 24-267037.
    https://www.tampafp.com/deputies-need-your-help-iding-suspect-who-sexually-battered-young-child/

    > Detroit man charged in kidnapping, sexual assault of young girl
    DETROIT – A Detroit man has been charged with the kidnapping and sexual assault of a 10-year-old girl.
    Wayne County prosecutors have charged Cedric Jackson, 59, with first-degree criminal sexual conduct (victim under 13-17), kidnapping, and unlawful imprisonment.
    Prosecutors said at 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, Jackson lured the girl into his house in the 15700 block of Braille Street in Detroit. He kidnapped her and sexually assaulted her. After the assault, he released her from his house. She was taken to a hospital.
    https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2024/04/20/detroit-man-charged-in-kidnapping-sexual-assault-of-young-girl/ 

    > Florida man charged with trafficking 2 Nicaraguans through Berks County
    A 63-year-old Florida man is facing charges related to human trafficking after he was stopped with two Nicaraguan people in Berks County.
    According to court documents, William Alberto Gutierrez, of Miami, was taken into custody Friday night in Bern Township. Bern Township Police say the two Nicaraguans consisted of one man and one woman.
    69 News received a tip that the victims called 911 to report that they were being held against their will by Gutierrez, but authorities have not confirmed this information.
    https://www.wfmz.com/news/area/berks/florida-man-charged-with-trafficking-2-nicaraguans-through-berks-county/article_615471de-ff4b-11ee-9cf2-8722f449ad5a.html 

    > Pierce County elementary teacher, pastor charged with 9 counts of child molestation
    A Pierce County elementary school teacher and volunteer worship pastor charged with nine counts of first-degree child molestation pleaded not guilty to all charges in court Friday.
    Jordan Henderson, 34, was arrested at his Gig Harbor home Thursday by Pierce County Sheriff’s Department (PCSD) deputies and booked into the county jail. The PCSD said five Evergreen Elementary School students, all girls, came forward and told officials the assaults happened at school during school hours. Deputies are asking other students who experienced inappropriate behavior to come forward.
    » https://www.bishop-accountability.org/2024/04/pierce-county-elementary-teacher-pastor-charged-with-9-counts-of-child-molestation/
    » https://komonews.com/news/local/pierce-county-gig-harbor-evergreen-elementary-school-teacher-jordan-henderson-child-molestation-accused-charge-tacoma-jail-court-arrest-washington-peninsula-school-district-lakebay-allegations-children-education-teachers-staff-superintendent 

    > Ex-Michigan priests, non-clergy members banned from working with children
    Several former Michigan priests and non-clergy members have been blacklisted from working with children or youth as the result of an investigation by one of the state’s Catholic Dioceses.
    This list includes both clergy and non-clergy alike and covers more than sexual abuse. The Diocese notes that the accusations are credible in their judgement, but may not be in the court of law. Some of the individuals on the list are deceased.
    » https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2024/04/18/ex-michigan-priests-non-clergy-members-banned-from-working-with-children/
    » https://www.bishop-accountability.org/2024/04/ex-michigan-priests-non-clergy-members-banned-from-working-with-children/ 

    > Cameron County DA’s office investigating McAllen priest accused of sexual misconduct
    The Cameron County District Attorney’s Office has opened an investigation into a McAllen priest who resigned after the Diocese of Brownsville on April 3 issued a statement that it had received an allegation of sexual misconduct with a minor against the priest.
    In a Friday afternoon statement, the DA’s office said that on April 4, another person contacted that office and also raised an allegation of sexual misconduct with a minor against Monsignor Gustavo Barrera.
    “The allegation is under investigation by the Cameron County District Attorney’s Office,” the statement reads.
    » https://myrgv.com/local-news/2024/04/20/cameron-county-das-office-investigating-mcallen-priest-accused-of-sexual-misconduct/
    » https://www.bishop-accountability.org/2024/04/cameron-county-das-office-investigating-mcallen-priest-accused-of-sexual-misconduct/ 

    > Crow Agency man sentenced to more than five years in prison for sexually abusing two girls on the Crow Indian Reservation
    BILLINGS — A Crow Agency man convicted by a federal jury of sexually abusing two girls on the Crow Indian Reservation was sentenced today to five years and three months in prison, to be followed by 10 years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said today.
    After a two-day trial, the jury on Dec. 12, 2023, found Edwin Ivan Don’tMix, 60, guilty of abusive sexual contact of a child and abusive sexual contact of a minor.
    https://www.justice.gov/usao-mt/pr/crow-agency-man-sentenced-more-five-years-prison-sexually-abusing-two-girls-crow-indian 

    > Judge: Insurance Companies Must Pay Out $345 Million to Darlington Sex Abuse Victims
    Dismissing insurance company claims, including that sexual abuse is not considered bodily injury, a judge ordered them to pay out $345 million to men who were sexually abused by a Darlington teacher in the 1970s and ’80s.
    The plaintiffs alleged that Roger Stifflemire, who taught English at the school in Rome, Ga., from 1974 to 1994, used his authority and influence as a teacher and dorm parent to obtain their trust, which he then exploited to sexually abuse them both on and off campus.
    However, those allegations didn’t come to light until 2016. The Hidden Predator Act, passed in 2015, allowed the nearly 20 former students and their families to seek a civil penalty for the abuse.
    https://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/catoosa_walker_news/news/judge-insurance-companies-must-pay-out-345-million-to-darlington-sex-abuse-victims/article_a7a36b98-fc1e-11ee-82cc-c75b3c47c009.html
    » https://www.bishop-accountability.org/2024/04/judge-insurance-companies-must-pay-out-345-million-to-darlington-sex-abuse-victims/ 

    > UAFS Human Trafficking Event 

    > Human trafficking lucrative, experts tell police at Fort Smith event
    FORT SMITH -- A billion-dollar enterprise is affecting millions of people, but exact numbers are hard to determine because it's illegal.
    The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith partnered with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Thursday to discuss human trafficking in western Arkansas and how the public and local law enforcement can intervene.
    Over 100 people attended the all-day event held at the West Ark Church of Christ. Law enforcement officers heard from human trafficking experts and survivors in the morning session and attended a public forum in the afternoon.
    https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2024/apr/21/human-trafficking-lucrative-experts-tell-police/ 

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