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Who's in the News? > “Operation Nightfall” Targets Online Child Predators, Leads to 7 Arrests in Chatham County Savannah, GA – Seven people were arrested following a proactive online undercover child exploitation investigation coordinated by the Georgia Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes Unit, Homeland Security Investigations, and the Savannah Police Department. “Operation Nightfall” took several months of planning and involved the collaboration of 12 law enforcement agencies. The arrestees, ranging in age from 31-59, traveled from areas around Chatham County, Georgia, with the intent to meet a child and engage in a sex act. » https://www.wsav.com/crime-safety/operation-nightfall-7-arrested-in-chatham-county-for-child-sex-crimes/ (VIDEO) » https://gbi.georgia.gov/press-releases/2024-04-17/operation-nightfall-targets-online-child-predators-leads-7-arrests > Two suspected child predators arrested by TPD The Turlock Police Department’s ongoing effort to catch child predators through the use of social media has netted two more arrests, the police department announced on Tuesday. On April 9, detectives and the Turlock Special Investigations Unit, arrested Manmeet Sarang, 36, of Fremont, after he traveled to Turlock in hopes of meeting and engaging in sexual activity with a 13-year-old decoy. Sergio Torres, 31 of Livingston, was contacted and arrested after he made plans to meet the 13-year-old decoy in Turlock. Torres was also booked on sex-related charges, including attempted lewd or lascivious acts with a child, harmful matter sent with intent of seduction of minor, contact minor with attempt to commit a crime, arrange a meeting with a minor for lewd acts, and send/possess child pornography. https://www.turlockjournal.com/news/crime/two-suspected-child-predators-arrested-tpd/ > York City police officer charged with rape of a child YORK COUNTY, Pa. — A York City Police Officer has been arrested after allegedly sexually assaulting and breaking the bones of a one-year-old child. According to Pennsylvania State Police, the Lykens Criminal Investigation Unit filed charges against Steven Cugini, 28. Troopers reportedly responded to a report of severe bruising on a 13-month-old in April. The investigation determined the victim suffered from broken bones, severe bruising and sexual violence, according to PSP. Online court documents show that Cugini has been charged with rape of a child, aggravated indecent assault of a child and aggravated assault- attempts to cause serious bodily injury or causes injury with extreme indifference. https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/york-county/york-city-police-officer-charged-rape-suspended-department/521-a68f35fc-5f2f-4d18-b432-d9b1000050de > Human trafficking suspect with $1.2M warrant arrested in Monterey County A Menlo Park man wanted for alleged human trafficking was arrested last week by authorities, Monterey police said Tuesday. At about 8:30 a.m. Friday, Monterey officers and agents from the U.S. Marshals Service conducted surveillance in the 2200 block of North Fremont Street. According to police, they were trying to find Hakeem Mackey, 27, who had a $1.2 million arrest warrant out of Manteca for suspected human trafficking. Police said they eventually found Mackey at a hotel and took him into custody. Investigators alleged he was involved in human trafficking and had a loaded firearm when he was nabbed » https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/monterey-county-human-trafficking-suspect-1-2m-warrant-arrested-menlo-park-man/ » https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/man-arrested-on-1-2m-human-trafficking-warrant-in-fremont/ > Women arrested for illicit massage parlors MARYLAND — A sex trafficking investigation has led to the arrest of two women operating illicit massage parlors across multiple jurisdictions. Chang Liu, 34, and Yinlian Wu, 50, are facing prostitution related charges in Montgomery County. On Wednesday, March 6, detectives executed a search and seizure warrant at Elegant Spa, where they located both Liu and Wu. They were placed under arrest and charged with multiple counts of sex trafficking and prostitution. Wu was also charged with attempting to bribe an official. » > 46-year-old man under arrest for rape of juvenile in Rockville, Police say there may be additional victims A 46-year-old Laurel man was arrested Friday after he allegedly raped a juvenile victim in Rockville on Wednesday, and detectives are concerned there may be more victims, Montgomery County police said in a Tuesday statement. Police determined that on Wednesday around 4;30 p.m., Charles Erby Jr. allegedly “lured the victim into a wooded area” at the 13000 block of Veirs Mills Road in the area of Parklawn Local Park and sexually assaulted them. Police urge anyone who may have been a victim of Erby to call the county police’s Special Victims Division – Child Exploitation Unit at 240-773-5400 or Crime Solver of Montgomery County at 866-411-TIPS. https://moco360.media/2024/04/16/46-year-old-man-under-arrest-for-rape-of-juvenile-in-rockville/ > Former Southwest Alaska VPSO, pastor arrested in Texas on child sexual assault charges A man who served for years as a village public safety officer and pastor in Southwest Alaska has been held on charges linked to child sexual abuse he allegedly committed as the head of a Baptist church in Florida. Monte LaVelle Chitty, 62, was arrested April 5 in the small town of Woodville, Texas by state police and U.S. Marshals, after authorities say he was attempting to flee child-abuse related charges in the Florida Keys. He was arrested in March and charged with two felonies involving a 15-year-old girl from the church he was leading in Marathon, Fla. The charges include sexual battery and lewd and lascivious molestation, and a misdemeanor of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. https://alaskapublic.org/2024/04/16/former-southwest-alaska-vpso-pastor-arrested-in-texas-on-child-sexual-assault-charges/ > Former Girard College teacher, Boy Scout leader accused of sexually abusing child 68-year-old Keith Steiniger, a former teacher who spent 41 years teaching at Girard College, now faces charges that include sexual contact with a minor. Steiniger retired from Girard College in July 2022. On January 25th, 2024, the Upland Borough Police received a call about a possible sexual assault involving a child. » https://6abc.com/videoClip/keith-steininger-arrested-sexual-assault-child-girard-college-teacher-and-boy-scout-troop-leader-delaware-county/14681016/ (VIDEO) » https://www.yahoo.com/news/retired-girard-college-teacher-boy-144007475.html (VIDEO) » https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/boy-scout-troop-leader-child-sexual-assault-abuse-girard-college-teacher/3833303/ (VIDEO) > Another Crew Member on Disney Dream Arrested for Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material U.S. Federal agents arrested a man working as a crew member for Disney Cruise Line on two federal charges for possessing numerous child sexual abuse material, according to a criminal complaint filed yesterday in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida (Broward County). Tirso Anthony Neri, age 44, was identified in court records as a crew member on the Disney Dream cruise ship based in Port Everglades. Neri was charged with violating 18 USC 2252(a)(i) (transportation of child pornography) and 2252(a)(4)(B) (possession of child pornography) after agents for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Homeland Security Investigations found pornographic images of children as young as age nine on his cell phones. Crew member Neri is the third crew member on the Disney Dream to be arrested in the last two months. https://www.cruiselawnews.com/2024/04/articles/uncategorized/another-crew-member-on-disney-dream-arrested-for-possessing-child-sexual-abuse-material/ > Rochester police bust prostitution operation at local ‘health studio’ ROCHESTER — Three people were recently arrested in connection to a new business that Rochester police are saying was being used as a prostitution operation. Police first received complaints in September about suspected prostitution activities at Green Rose Health Studio, on Oakwood Drive in Rochester. The business was incorporated in October 2023, according to the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. “We had a couple of complaints from business owners that noticed a bit of high pedestrian activity at the business during long hours of the day,” Rouhib said. “Usually, businesses are closed by 6 p.m., but there was a lot of pedestrian activity at that building late at night and throughout the day — predominantly males going inside the business, staying for short periods of time.” After conducting surveillance, including the use of an undercover Rochester police officer, Rochester Police Chief George Rouhib said, police determined that the location was in fact being used for prostitution. https://www.candgnews.com/news/rochester-police-bust-prostitution-operation-at-local-health-studio-5288 > (UPDATE) American founder of Haiti orphanage pleads not guilty to sex abuse, detained in Miami The American founder of an orphanage in Haiti pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to new federal charges accusing him of traveling from Miami to the island and sexually assaulting four underage boys under his care more than a decade ago. But during his detention hearing in Miami federal court, a prosecutor said Michael Karl Geilenfeld “sexually abused 20 boys” at his orphanage and then threatened them not to say anything or they would be harmed. “We have multiple people saying the defendant sexually abused them in the same way,” Justice Department prosecutor Eduardo Palomo told a federal judge. https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/crime/article287720905.html > Lubbock man known as ‘Smutty’ pleads guilty in child sex trafficking case A Lubbock man accused of sex trafficking a 16-year-old girl, Robert Deshaun Taylor, 38, also known as “Smutty,” agreed to plead guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Sex Trafficking of a Minor, federal court records showed. Taylor was interviewed by law enforcement and admitted to engaging in sex trafficking, and even producing child pornography. Taylor said he “mostly controlled his sex trafficking operation from Lubbock.” Court documents said at one point while in New Mexico, Taylor recorded a video of the underage victim “performing oral sex on him.” Taylor will be sentenced at a later date if his plea is accepted. Court records said he faces up to life in prison. » https://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/local-news/lubbock-man-known-as-smutty-pleads-guilty-in-child-sex-trafficking-case/ » > Del Rio CBP officers apprehend man wanted on aggravated sexual assault of a child warrant Celestino Galvan, 55, a lawful permanent U.S. resident, was the subject of an outstanding felony arrest warrant for aggravated sexual assault of a child under 14 issued by Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office in Ft. Worth, Texas. https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/local-media-release/del-rio-cbp-officers-apprehend-man-wanted-aggravated-sexual-assault > Illegal immigrant shot by Ind. National Guardsman after stabbing two – escapes back into Mexico The Texas-led effort to defend American sovereignty included protecting illegal aliens from each other as a midwestern National Guardsman reportedly opened fire on a stabbing suspect. Despite immense pushback from President Joe Biden’s administration, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s (R) Operation Lone Star has garnered support from states across the country to do what the federal government has refused to do at the southern border. On Sunday, the need for vigilance and action was emphasized when a U.S. Border Patrol alert warned of “increased violence” and detailed how an Indiana National Guardsman had shot at an illegal alien who was attacking two others. https://www.bizpacreview.com/2024/04/15/illegal-immigrant-shot-by-ind-national-guardsman-after-stabbing-two-escapes-back-into-mexico-1452751/ > Two arrested in Cochise County, accused of human smuggling Eight migrants were found in vehicle at a gas station. > Man sentenced to 7 life sentences for child sex crimes AMARILLO, Texas - A trial in Randall County for 25 separate charges ended with a man being sentenced to seven consecutive life sentences. The trial against Melchor Magdaleno-Garcia began on April 5, with 25 total charges submitted to the jury of: 2 counts of sexual assault of a child 3 counts of sexual assault 7 counts of sexual assault of a child - prohibited sexual conduct 13 counts of sexual assault - prohibited sexual conduct The incidents originated in California when Magdaleno-Garcia married a woman with three young children in 2012. Shortly after the marriage, Magdaleno-Garcia began physically abusing his wife and her children. The abuse included deprivation of food and water, physical abuse and being locked in dog kennels, clothed or naked. The children were 7, 10 and 12 years old. https://www.newschannel10.com/2024/04/16/man-sentenced-7-life-sentences-25-separate-charges/ (VIDEO) > MAN SENTENCED TO OVER 8 YEARS FOR TRANSPORTING CHILD PORNOGRAPHY INTO U.S. AT TEXAS PORT OF ENTRY A Mexican man has been handed a substantial prison sentence for smuggling child pornography into the United States, the U.S. Attorney's Office revealed Monday. Luis Alberto Hernandez-Venegas, 40, was sentenced to just over eight years in federal lockup after pleading guilty late last year to transporting sexually explicit materials involving minors. https://hoodline.com/2024/04/man-sentenced-to-over-8-years-for-transporting-child-pornography-into-u-s-at-texas-port-of-entry/ > Paragould man sentenced for child rape PARAGOULD, Ark. - A judge sentenced a Paragould man Monday to 35 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to raping a child. Greene County sheriff’s deputies arrested 26-year-old Maurice James Lincoln Cooper last December on three counts of rape-minor under the age of 14. According to the court documents, investigators received a tip in November 2023 from the Arkansas Child Abuse Hotline regarding the suspected sexual assault of a child on at least three separate occasions. https://www.kait8.com/2024/04/15/paragould-man-sentenced-child-rape/ (VIDEO) > 2 Louisville men sentenced in federal court on charges involving minors LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Two Louisville men have been sentenced to federal prison in separate cases involving attempted online enticement of a minor during hearings in U.S. District Court. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Kentucky, Justin Nelson Aubrey, 26, was sentenced to 15 years and eight months in prison, followed by a life term of supervised release for one count of attempted sex trafficking of children and one count of attempted online enticement of a minor. In a separate case, Joshua Ryan Teichman, 33, was sentenced to 10 years in prison, followed by 15 years of supervised release, for one count of attempted online enticement of a minor. https://www.kentuckytoday.com/news/2-louisville-men-sentenced-in-federal-court-on-charges-involving-minors/article_94dfa076-f8fe-11ee-a04b-6bc67864fb3c.html > Settlement reached in federal lawsuit alleging sex abuse at Rockstar Cheer A settlement has been reached in the federal case against the shuttered Rockstar Cheer gym in Greer, the estate of its deceased founder and a national cheer organization according to court records filed early last week. The first federal lawsuit filed in September 2022 on behalf of nine anonymous plaintiffs alleged that a range of sexual and physical abuse occurred at the cheerleading gym over several years. Three additional federal lawsuits on behalf of three other plaintiffs were filed shortly after the first complaint. A third filing on April 9 stated that counsel advised the court for the other remaining parties that the case had been settled and it was dismissed. No additional details about the settlement were provided, but according to the documents, the agreement must be met within 60 days. A separate case against Rockstar Cheer, Foster’s estate, Varsity, and USASF filed in August 2022 in state court in Greenville County is ongoing. No local law enforcement investigations were made regarding allegations in the Rockstar Cheer lawsuits, according to prior reporting. » https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/local/south-carolina/2024/04/15/settlement-reached-in-federal-sex-abuse-case-against-rockstar-cheer/73323602007/ » https://www.postandcourier.com/greenville/news/cheer-abuse-lawsuits-greenville-rockstar-scott-foster/article_e0e14c64-f911-11ee-9073-bf2ceb883728.html > Arrests of Connecticut teachers in child sex abuse cases show need for more changes, lawmaker says Two Connecticut teachers were arrested this month after they were accused of sexually assaulting minors, stressing the urgency for legislators to develop policies that will establish stronger procedures to report incidents and protect students. One teacher was Andrew Park, a 33-year-old who has resigned as a fifth-grade teacher at Stamford’s Strawberry Hill Elementary after being accused of groping a dozen female students. The other was 35-year-old James Hansen, a former math teacher at Middletown High School accused of sexually assaulting a teenage student on school grounds. https://www.ctinsider.com/news/article/ct-school-sex-abuse-students-teacher-policy-19397763.php > Nephron executive arrested, accused of inappropriately touching 2 girls on cruise ship Harry Tidaback, 46, was charged and booked in Brevard County, Florida, with two counts of child abuse and two counts of battery. » https://www.wistv.com/video/2024/02/14/executive-nephron-accused-child-abuse/ (VIDEO) » https://www.wistv.com/2024/02/13/nephron-executive-arrested-accused-inappropriately-touching-2-girls-cruise-ship/ (VIDEO) » > Northwestern DA’s child protection unit resolved 136 abuse cases in 2023 NORTHAMPTON, Mass. – The Child Protection Unit, was created in 1987 to protect children by preventing abuse and neglect through awareness and education, and prosecuting crimes to hold offenders accountable. It was formally known as the Child Abuse Unit. In 2023, 359 cases were referred to the Northwestern District Attorney’s for investigation. Those cases involved 411 child victims, which resulted in 144 offenders being charged with offenses against children. There were 136 child abuse cases resolved with either a change of pleas or trials. https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/northwestern-das-child-protection-unit-resolved-136-abuse-cases-in-2023/ (VIDEO) > West Terre Haute man gets 12 years for child molesting VIGO COUNTY, Ind. — A West Terre Haute man was sentenced to prison and must register as a sex offender for life after pleading guilty to child molesting. On Monday, Paul Lewis Sims Jr. appeared before Judge Charles D. Johnson in Vigo County Superior Court 1 for a change of plea and sentencing. According to court records, Sims accepted a plea agreement that allowed him to plead guilty to the level 4 felony of child molesting, while a level 1 felony charge of child molesting would be dropped. https://www.mywabashvalley.com/news/local-news/west-terre-haute-man-gets-12-years-for-child-molesting/ (VIDEO) > Princeton man gets maximum penalties in child sex abuse case PRINCETON, W.Va. - A Princeton man has been given the maximum penalties in a child sexual abuse case. Mercer County Prosecuting Attorney Brian K. Cochran said Joshua Moses Redden, 38, was sentenced today to 10 to 20 years in prison for sexual abuse by a parent, guardian or custodian, and an additional one to five years for strangulation. Cochran said Circuit Court Judge William Sadler handed down the sentence and ordered the terms to run consecutive to each other and also ordered Redden to register as a sex offender for life. https://www.wvva.com/2024/04/16/princeton-man-gets-maximum-penalties-child-sex-abuse-case/ (VIDEO) > Exclusive: Mayorkas' newest weapon against the explosion of online child sex exploitation WASHINGTON – Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas says his office is ramping up efforts to fight the explosive increase in online sexual exploitation of children. Highlighting the severity of the issue, Mayorkas noted that last year alone, there were over 36 million reports of suspected online child sexual exploitation and abuse - up from 32 million in 2022. By comparison, there were one million such reports to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) in 2014, long before nearly 95% of teenagers between 13 and 17 reported using social media. In exclusive interviews, Mayorkas - and multiple DHS officials, from a front-line agent in Tennessee to a top transnational organized crime-fighting supervisor - provided USA TODAY with shocking details of crimes currently being committed against kids: Livestreamed sexual assaults and even rapes of toddlers. Predators grooming unsuspecting children on popular online gaming sites. Would-be molesters targeting their underage prey on social media and using geolocation apps to show up in person at their schools to meet them. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/17/alejandro-mayorkas-dhs-target-online-child-sex-exploitation/73289126007/ (VIDEO) > Victims, advocates ask Missouri lawmakers to approve measure to allow retroactive sexual assault lawsuits Victims of child sexual abuse and advocates are gathering in Jefferson City to pressure the Missouri attorney general to investigate several Christian boarding schools. Monday morning, victims and advocates with the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests plan to rally in front of the Missouri Supreme Court building. The group hand delivered a letter to Attorney General Andrew Bailey asking him to look into several Christian boarding schools in Missouri. https://abc17news.com/politics/missouri-politics/2024/04/15/victims-advocates-ask-missouri-lawmakers-to-approve-measure-to-allow-retroactive-sexual-assault-lawsuits/ (VIDEO) > 'We are not immune': Salt Lake County DA encourages community to report child abuse https://www.ksl.com/article/50981135/we-are-not-immune-salt-lake-county-da-encourages-community-to-report-child-abuse > How Louisiana human traffickers prey on vulnerable youth — and why it can be hard to stop The victims were mostly teenagers, police say. The youngest was 13 years old. On March 14th, 2024, the Louisiana State Police Special Victim’s Unit (LSP SVU), in collaboration with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), carried out an undercover operation at a local Baton Rouge hotel. This operation led to the apprehension of 28-year-old Kevontae J. Reed of Baker on charges related to human trafficking and indecent behavior with a juvenile. Additionally, a human trafficking victim was successfully rescued. https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/crime_police/why-its-hard-to-prosecute-human-trafficking-in-baton-rouge/article_ce58e0d6-f84c-11ee-92f7-d3c9a41406cb.html » https://m.facebook.com/theadvocatebr/posts/818510870321986/ » https://www.lsp.org/community-outreach/news/repeat-offender-arrested-on-charges-related-to-human-trafficking/ > Long Island diocese to end bankruptcy without sex abuse deal A Catholic diocese in Long Island, New York has asked a judge to end its Chapter 11 bankruptcy, after failing to get support from about 530 sex abuse survivors on a proposed $200 million settlement of their claims against the diocese. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre, New York, which serves about 1.2 million Catholics in Nassau and Suffolk counties, said on Friday that its bankruptcy had "run its course" after abuse survivors "overwhelmingly" voted against the diocese's offer. https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/long-island-diocese-end-bankruptcy-without-sex-abuse-deal-2024-04-15/ > SNAP calls for investigation of child sex abuse, extended statute of limitations JEFFERSON CITY — A group of five individuals gathered outside of the Missouri attorney general's office Monday morning to speak about recent reports of child sexual abuse at boarding schools across the state. The press conference was led by David Clohessy, an abuse survivor and director of Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP). https://www.komu.com/news/state/snap-calls-for-investigation-of-child-sex-abuse-extended-statute-of-limitations/article_02f36704-fb53-11ee-b514-8ba8f1d24c4a.html (VIDEO) > DHS Launches Know2Protect™ Public Awareness Campaign to Combat Online Child Exploitation and Abuse With Many Public and Private Sector Partners WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Know2Protect, Together We Can Stop Online Child Exploitation™, a first-of-its-kind national public awareness campaign that brings together public and private sector partners. Key partners include high-profile technology companies, national and international sports leagues, youth-serving organizations and nonprofits, and other private sector partners to raise awareness of this heinous and growing crime and how to keep children safe.. Online child exploitation and abuse is reaching epidemic proportions and threatens the safety of children globally. In 2023, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) received more than 36 million CyberTipline® reports of suspected online child sexual exploitation and abuse (CSEA), a 360% increase over the number of reports received 10 years ago. https://www.dhs.gov/news/2024/04/17/dhs-launches-know2protecttm-public-awareness-campaign-combat-online-child > Justice Department agrees to pay out $100M to victims of former Team USA gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar's sex abuse, citing failures by the FBI The Justice Department has agreed to pay $100 million to 100 victims of the former Team USA gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar who sexually abused them. FBI agents failed to take the reports of Nassar's potential abuse of the star athletes seriously, the Justice Department has determined. The total price of payouts over the liability of Nassar's actions has now been brought to over $1billion, the Wall Street Journal reported. » https://www.wsj.com/sports/olympics/larry-nassar-fbi-failures-18067a65 (VIDEO) » https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13320123/Justice-Department-pay-victims-Team-USA-gymnastics-Larry-Nassar.html > Human Trafficking Training - Four Corners Health Department The Nebraska Human Trafficking Task Force is excited to host a series of trainings across Nebraska to equip citizens with the knowledge to combat human trafficking. Beatrice- February 7th at Southeast Community College Room AEC 134 Columbus- February 8th at the Columbus community building Grand Island- April 11th Lexington- April 17th O’Neill – April 23rd Lincoln- May 7 https://fourcorners.ne.gov/event/human-trafficking-training/2024-04-17/ > OVC FY24 Human Trafficking Fellowship Program Pre-Application Webinar | May 7, 2024 During this webinar, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) staff will review the solicitation requirements and conduct a question-and-answer session with interested potential applicants. https://ovc.ojp.gov/events/ovc-fy24-human-trafficking-fellowship-program-pre-application-webinar _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

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Donald L. Patchell, age 94 of Russellville, AR, formerly of DuBois, PA, died Sunday, April 14, 2024 at the John L. McClellan Veterans’ Hospital in Little Rock, AR. Born on June 30, 1929 in Reynoldsville, PA, he was the son of the late Donald A. and Edythe G. (Motherwell) Patchell. Don was a veteran of the United States Air Force having served during the Korean War, and had been a member of the PA National Guard 28th Division. On June 23, 1957 he married his wife of 63 years, Jessie L. (Bundy) Patchell. She preceded him in death on June 16, 2020. Don worked as an inspector for Brockway Glass/Owens Brockway from 1953 until his retirement in1992. He was a member of Temple Baptist Church. Don enjoyed hunting, fishing, and photography, especially nature and travel photography. He was an avid fan of the Pirates, Steelers, Pitt and Penn State. He also loved to travel. He and his wife had visited 47 states, 9 Canadian provinces, many European countries, and the Caribbean. Don is survived by two children; (Dr. Donald A. Patchell and his wife Dr. Heidi Dobish of Shepherdstown, WV and Cynthia Gearhart and her husband Chris of Russellville, AR), five grandchildren (Mabel and Max Patchell, Joseph Gearhart his wife Ashlyn, Alix Gearhart and Joshua Gearhart and his wife Brittany), two great grandchildren (Elijah and Emmett Gearhart), brother-in-law (Louis Showers) and brother and sister-in-law (Allen and Bernice Bundy), as well as many nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by an infant son Marc Leroy Patchell. Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 21, 2024 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. A funeral service will be held on Monday, April 22, 2024 at 11 a.m. from the funeral home with Pastor Kevin Orndorff officiating. Full military honors will be accorded from the funeral home by the members of the DuBois Area Honor Guard. Burial will take place in Morningside Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Hahne Cancer Center, 100 Hospital Avenue, DuBois, PA 15801. Online condolences can be sent to http://www.baronickfuneralhome.com/condolence

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Who's in the News? ▫️Operation Rocky Top Rescue: Multiple Agencies Partner to Find Missing Children KNOX COUNTY – Eleven missing children from Knox County have been located following a two-day multi-agency joint operation in Knoxville, which focused on locating missing juveniles. During the planning phase leading up to the operation, intelligence analysts and detectives identified numerous juveniles who were missing or unaccounted for in the Knoxville area. Sixteen of those children were located before the start of the operation. During the two-day effort, on April 10th and 11th, five teams searched for an additional 25 missing juveniles. Eleven of those juveniles, ranging from 14 to 17 years old, who were previously identified as missing, delinquent, or a runaway, were located and are now safe. In the coming weeks, agencies will continue efforts to locate those children who were not found during the operation. » https://www.wbir.com/article/news/local/tbi-11-missing-children-rocky-top-rescue/51-fb5651f0-9f90-4d89-8362-174f628d1808 (VIDEO) » https://www.wvlt.tv/2024/04/15/11-missing-children-found-knoxville-part-operation-rocky-top-rescue-tbi-says/ (VIDEO) » https://tbinewsroom.com/2024/04/15/multiple-agencies-partner-to-find-missing-children-as-part-of-operation-rocky-top-rescue/ » ▫️Man arrested for human trafficking in California, one survivor MONTEREY, Calif. — Monterey police said a man wanted on a felony warrant was arrested in Monterey and charged with more felonies on Friday. Hakeem Malikalha Mackey was wanted by the United States Marshals Service and Monterey Police for a $1.2 million warrant out of the city of Manteca. A Jane Doe was located who was being pimped by the suspect, said police. Mackey was booked into Monterey County Jail for two counts of pimping, carrying a loaded handgun and not being the registered owner, carrying a large capacity magazine and human trafficking: depriving a person of liberty. https://www.ksbw.com/article/man-arrested-human-trafficking-monterey-california/60502562 ▫️Police arrest 6 men who thought they were talking to kids online LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. — Investigators say the six men were attempting to have indecent relations with minors at a location in Loudoun County. The suspects range in age from 23 to 66 and face a variety of charges, such as attempted indecent liberties with a minor, and solicitation of child pornography. For resources to help protect children and others against internet predators, the Sheriff’s Office recommends novadcicac.org and netsmartzkids.org. » https://www.wjla.com/news/local/six-men-arrested-charged-sexual-relationship-with-minor-child-pornography-solicitation-child-safety-loudoun-county-virginia-dmv-public-safety » https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/crime/6-men-arrested-week-long-internet-chat-operation-talking-with-children-online/65-d9e917e5-cfcb-4b4d-a676-b3e55dd9c5e2 » https://www.loudounnow.com/news/public_safety/6-men-charged-in-online-solicitation-operation/article_42aeb338-fb91-11ee-9967-4f66fc8744ea.html ▫️Nine arrested in sexual predator sting indicted in Limestone County Court records reveal a Limestone County grand jury indicted nine men arrested and charged in a sexual predator sting in February. https://www.waaytv.com/news/nine-arrested-in-sexual-predator-sting-indicted-in-limestone-county/article_921fe832-fb92-11ee-98ad-7318dc1dabcf.html ▫️6 arrested for several crimes against children, sex acts The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and New York State Police conducted a multi-day investigation in the Town of Florida that ended in six arrests for several crimes against children and sex acts. The Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce (ICAC) aided the investigation. https://www.news10.com/news/crime/6-arrested-for-several-crimes-against-children-sex-acts/ (VIDEO) ▫️Man arrested on sex trafficking charge in Missoula motel A man was arrested at a Missoula motel on suspicion of aiding sex trafficking over the weekend. The woman with Ward reported she didn’t believe she was a human trafficking victim, according to charging documents. Brian I. Ward, 66, is facing two felony sex trafficking charges. Ward, a Wyoming resident, is at the Missoula jail on a $25,000 bail. https://missoulian.com/news/local/crime-courts/sex-trafficking-missoula-motel-man-arrested/article_7ed0a76c-fb79-11ee-8fc1-df65429c98ef.html ▫️DFW Church Leader Arrested for Online Solicitation of Minor Fort Worth Episcopal associate rector Rev. Jason Myers was arrested for online solicitation of a minor last week and booked into Collin County Jail. This story is currently developing and will be updated as more information comes in. https://dallasexpress.com/crime/dfw-church-leader-arrested-for-online-solicitation-of-minor/ ▫️Brett Bymaster: Former youth pastor arrested for child sex crimes A former youth pastor was arrested for sexual assault of a minor, according to the San Jose Police Department. A report of a sexual assault of a minor in 2014 commenced an investigation from the San Jose Police Internet Crimes Against Children and Child Exploitation Detail task forces. The investigation began in Jan. 2024. According to the police investigation, detectives identified the former youth pastor of River Church Community Brett Bymaster as the suspect. Police said Bymaster would volunteer at afterschool programs outside of the church during this time as well. Detectives arrested suspect Bymaster in Manteca on April 11. Bymaster was booked into the Santa Clara County Jail for sexual assault of a minor. Anyone with information about this case or similar cases is asked to contact Detective Camarillo at (408) 273-2959 or email 4576@sanjoseca.gov. https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/former-youth-pastor-arrested-for-child-sex-crimes/ ▫️Details emerge on American Canyon sexual abuse allegations involving coach A criminal complaint filed in Napa County Superior Court against an American Canyon High School track coach and physical education instructor has revealed details about his alleged sexual exploitation of a student. The complaint against 41-year-old Brad Matthew Rowell from the office of Napa County District Attorney Allison Haley identifies the underage accuser only as Jane Doe. The 21 counts describe various forms of abuse from July 2023 until April of this year. Allegations listed in the complaint include 12 counts of lewd acts with a child, six counts of unlawful intercourse, and one count of possessing matter depicting a minor engaging in sexual conduct. https://napavalleyregister.com/news/local/crime-courts/american-canyon-napa-abuse-child-coach-rowell/article_41b991d4-fb3f-11ee-80ca-2f462fff5b1b.html ▫️Kamarie Holland: Man who raped, murdered Georgia 5-year-old gets death penalty, judge says A man found guilty of raping and murdering a Georgia 5-year-old girl has received the death penalty. On Monday morning, an Alabama judge sentenced 40 year-old Jeremy Williams to death for four counts of capital murder, WTVM reports. Williams was accused of killing Kamarie Holland in Dec. 2021. Police said Hollard’s mother, Kristy Siple, trafficked her daughter to Williams in exchange for money. Prosecutors said Williams forced the 5-year-old to perform sexual acts on him before he strangled her. » https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/kamarie-holland-man-who-raped-murdered-georgia-5-year-old-gets-death-penalty/J7QH36WZRNF4BFHR7QRQD5NFTE/ » https://www.aol.com/news/man-sentenced-death-rape-murder-165017943.html » https://youtu.be/o58x-OoMnjY ▫️ (UPDATE) Genesee Co. sheriff updates arrests of 8 for child sexual abusive activity Eight people accused of sex crimes involving children have been arrested by Genesee County authorities over the last few months, officials said. Genesee County Sheriff Christopher Swanson announced the arrests Friday in a 20-minute video posted on his office's official Facebook page. Swanson said one of the suspects was charged with 30 counts of possessing child pornography. Two suspects, a 29-year-old and a 23-year-old, have not yet been formally charged, he said. Five of the suspects have been charged with accosting a child for immoral purposes, using a computer to commit a crime, and child sexually abusive activity, Swanson said. He identified six suspects as Stosh Gizinski, 39, Nickolas Lee, 30, Clifford Mitts, 69, Devin Raymond, 44, Jesus Valverde-Texta, 29, and Jared Weaver, 31. https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2024/04/15/genesee-co-sheriff-updates-arrests-of-8-for-child-sexual-abusive-activity/73326624007/ ▫️Boulder man pleads guilty in child sexual assault case A Boulder man charged with sexually assaulting a teenage girl after luring her back to his apartment with drugs accepted a plea deal on Friday. Ian Clarke Morrison, 38, initially pleaded not guilty on Aug. 16, 2022, to sexual assault on a child with a pattern of abuse, aggravated sexual assault on a child, distribution of a controlled substance to a minor, two counts of enticement of a child, 16 counts of sexual exploitation of a child, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. https://www.dailycamera.com/2024/04/15/boulder-man-pleads-guilty-in-child-sexual-assault-case/ ▫️School bus driver in Bladen County charged with sex crimes BLADEN COUNTY, NC — A bus driver has been charged with multiple sex crimes after an investigation by the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office. On April 10, the Sheriff’s Office was notified of an incident with a bus driver and a student. Over the past few days, the Sheriff’s Office has received notification from several additional parents stating their children have came forward with similar complaints against the same bus driver. David Earl Denkins, 63, of Tar Heel has been charged with 2 Felony counts of “Taking indecent liberties with a student by school personnel other than a teacher, school administrator, student teacher, school safety officer or coach;” 2 Felony counts of “Indecent Liberties with a Child;” 2 Misdemeanor counts of “Sexual Battery;” and 2 Misdemeanor counts of “Child Abuse.” Denkins is currently being held at Bladen County Detention Center under a $1 million secured bond. This investigation is ongoing and additional charges are expected. If you have any additional information about this case please contact the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office at 910-862-6960. https://www.wwaytv3.com/school-bus-driver-in-bladen-county-charged-with-sex-crimes/ ▫️Married teacher caught naked in car with male student, 17, is the wife of a Harvard-educated Department of Defense deputy director and they have a daughter the same age as her victim | Daily Mail Online The husband of the Nebraska teacher accused of having sex with one of her students has been revealed as a Harvard-educated deputy at the Department of Defense. Erin Ward, 45, was charged with one count of felony sexual abuse by a school employee after she was found naked with the high school boy, 17, in her husband's car. Now, DailyMail.com can reveal her husband is a high-ranking US government employee who has worked with the Department of Defense for nearly two decades. William Douglas 'Doug' Ward, 53, was appointed Deputy Director of the Commander's Action Group and Senior Nuclear Deterrence Advisor at the United States Strategic Command in February. His LinkedIn shows he worked with the Strategic Command since 2005 and initially served as a Deputy Branch Chief. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13310935/erin-ward-nebraska-teacher-husband-doug-married-children-daughter.html ▫️Former Seattle mayor's son pleads not guilty to child porn charges SEATTLE — The son of former Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn pleaded not guilty to two child pornography charges on Monday, April 15. Jack Francis Lynch McGinn faces one count of dealing in depictions of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct in the first degree and possession of depictions of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct in the first degree. McGinn previously posted bail. He is prohibited from having contact with minors and cannot use the internet without a computer monitoring system. He is due back in court on June 4. https://www.king5.com/article/news/crime/former-seattle-mayor-mcginn-son-pleads-not-guilty-child-porn-charges/281-6a6eada6-fc0f-4cd6-a9c2-faa06c71ce15 (VIDEO) ▫️The mayor of Atlantic City and his wife — who is the superintendent of the city school district — have been arrested on charges of child abuse. Marty Small Sr. and La’Quetta Small were charged with second-degree endangering the welfare of a child, the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office announced on Monday. In addition, 50-year-old Mayor Small was charged with third-degree counts of terroristic threats and aggravated assault, as well as simple assault, a disorderly person's offense or misdemeanor. La’Quetta Small, 47, also faced three counts of simple assault. Their now 16-year-old daughter told police she had been punched, hit and struck numerous times by her parents — once to the point of losing consciousness. Two weeks ago, the principal of Atlantic City High School was arrested for not reporting a student’s abuse to state authorities. The student’s identity was not disclosed, due to age and privacy concerns. The principal, Constance Days-Chapman, was charged with second-degree official misconduct, third-degree hindering, fourth-degree obstruction and a disorderly person's offense for failure to report child abuse. https://nj1015.com/atlantic-city-mayor-marty-small-wife-schools-superintendent-wife-laquetta-small-arrests/ ▫️SC atty. gen. tackles ‘inadequate’ shelter space for young trafficking survivors South Carolina has only around 15 emergency shelter beds in the entire state for kids and teens who are rescued from human trafficking, all located at one Lowcountry shelter. In his budget request for this year, Wilson asked the legislature for $10.4 million, on behalf of the task force, to expand emergency shelter access for the youngest survivors of human trafficking. » https://www.live5news.com/2024/04/15/sc-ag-wants-address-inadequate-shelter-capacity-minor-trafficking-survivors/ (VIDEO) » https://www.wrdw.com/2024/04/15/sc-leaders-look-ways-shelter-young-trafficking-victims/ (VIDEO) ▫️Mayor urges community to attend human trafficking awareness event | Texas News | In partnership with the Not on Our Watch initiative, acting Liberty Hill Mayor Crystal Mancilla invites the community to an event on Tuesday, focused on protecting children from human trafficking. After being a part of several Not on Our Watch events, Mancilla wanted to bring the initiative a little closer to home. » https://www.inforney.com/texas/mayor-urges-community-to-attend-human-trafficking-awareness-event/article_58fc3031-63dd-5926-a420-35d232afe2d1.html » https://dentonrc.com/news/state/mayor-urges-community-to-attend-human-trafficking-awareness-event/article_f841876e-457c-59a6-a770-30731d455171.html ▫️Sex Trafficking Awareness Training with Selah Freedom Tickets, Fri, May 31, 2024 at 11:30 AM Selah Freedom is a nonprofit organization with programs based in Florida and the Midwest, with the mission to end sex trafficking and bring freedom to the exploited through five strong programs: Awareness, Prevention, Outreach, Residential, & Consulting. Join us on ZOOM in this one hour presentation about sex trafficking. You will learn about what sex trafficking is, the signs of it, and root causes. Learn how Selah Freedom is shining a light on the darkness of trafficking and how you can make an impact. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sex-trafficking-awareness-training-with-selah-freedom-tickets-879553848237 ▫️Is Human Trafficking A Problem in Western New York? There have been so many stories and 'close call' stories on social media about human trafficking in Western New York lately. Women have told stories about being followed, being watched and feeling very uncomfortable in certain public locations. It is always good to be on alert, but it important to spread awareness that this is in fact a real thing. We spoke to local police officers in different agencies and all confirmed that there are regular phone calls from the community worrying that they may be in a situation. It is a problem that you will hear on social media, but rarely from local officials. https://wyrk.com/is-human-trafficking-a-problem-in-western-new-york/ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Marsh Creek State Park - April 2024 > Ed Harding

Donald Joseph Kruk, Age 85 of DuBois died on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at the DuBois Nursing Home after a brief illness. He was born on February 9, 1939 in New Castle, PA, a son of the late Joseph V. Kruk and Sophia Buly Kruk. He married the love of his life, Mary F. "Polly" Hay on May 27, 1961 at Grace Episcopal Church in Ridgway, PA. She preceded him in death on June 27, 2022. Don graduated from DuBois Area High School in 1957 and attended the University of Illinois in Champaign/Urbana, Illinois, where he played football with such notables as Ray Nitschke of Green Bay Packer fame, Bill Brown of Minnesota Viking fame and Bobby Mitchell of Cleveland Brown fame. He then attended and graduated from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business education in 1962. He served as a first lieutenant in the United States Army from November 1962 until November 1964 and then worked in public and corporate accounting for several years until he became a Certified Public Accountant in 1969. He then started his banking career working 33 years as V.P. and Controller for National Bank of the Commonwealth and Deposit Bank. Don was also employed as a commercial lender for Public Credit of Brockway, PA and most recently as V.P. of Commercial Lending for Northwest Savings Bank of Dubois, PA. He was also a life member of the Pennsylvania Institute and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He served as Director of Goodwill Industries of Northwestern PA for over 20 years holding the positions of President and Treasurer of the board. In addition, he was elected to the Board of Directors of Maple Avenue Hospital, and served on the merged Board of DRMC from 1985 until 2007. During that time, he held the positions of Chairman of the Board and Chairman of the Building Committee and the Fund Development Committee. He also co-chaired two United Fund drives for the DuBois Area United Way. Don was a member of the Episcopal Church of Our Saviour in DuBois, where he served on the vestry and held the position of Senior Warden during his tenure. Don is survived by his two daughters, Dr. Dawn Luvaas and her husband, Donald Weis of St. Marys, PA and Dr. Beth Jones and her husband Mark Jones of DuBois, PA. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Scott Flick and his wife Jackie of New Columbia, PA, Dr. Sarah Flick and her fiancé Tarrell Morris of Mendon MA, and Deric Luvaas (Isabelle Pircio) of Munhall, PA and two great-grandchildren Donald and Dawson Flick. Don is also survived by three brothers, John E. Kruk and his wife Kay of Chantilly, Virginia, Greg Kruk, Esquire of DuBois, PA and Dr. Steve Kruk and his wife Rita of DuBois,PA and one sister Mary Siemucha of DuBois, PA. He was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, James Siemucha. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 19, 2024 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. A funeral liturgy will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 10 a.m. from the Episcopal Church of Our Saviour with Fr. Timothy Kroh as celebrant. Burial will follow in Morningside Cemetery where full military honors will be accorded by the members of the DuBois Area Honor Guard. Memorial donations may be made to The Gateway Humane Society, PO Box 678, Falls Creek, PA, 15840. Online condolences can be sent to http://www.baronickfuneralhome.com/condolence

Day 2 Recap: The Trump prosecution is a real-time Kangaroo court.

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Oh, by the Way .... He really did plead with everyone! He basically begged!

Richard M. Williams, age 55 of Reynoldsville, PA died Monday, April 15, 2024 at his home after a long battle with renal failure and cancer. Born on May 15, 1968 in Rockledge, FL, he was the son of the late Julius T. and Eloise (Phillips) Williams. On September 15, 2001 he married Cathy (Hunter) Striegel. She survives. Richard worked in Information Technology at Valencia College in Orlando, FL for many years. He assisted with many events for the Reynoldsville Community Association and the Reynoldsville American Legion Post 392. He enjoyed motorcycle riding and participated in Bikers for Babies. Richard also enjoyed golfing. He was always trying to help others. He is survived by two stepsons (Shawn Striegel and his wife Misty of DuBois, PA and Steven Striegel of Falls Creek, PA), four step grandchildren and six step great grandchildren, two sisters (Patricia Wise and Julie Williams, both of Orlando, FL), and a nephew. There will be no public visitation. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd Street, New York, New York 10016-5337. The Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences can be sent to http://www.baronickfuneralhome.com/condolence

n Miami, Florida, a recent protest in support of Palestinians and demanding a ceasefire in Gaza took a dramatic turn. As demonstrators spread out a “Let Palestine Live” banner, police intervened by dragging protesters from the street and detaining several of them. The clash occurred while protesters attempted to block the entrance to PortMiami at the Bayside Marketplace. Over 100 protesters gathered in front of the downtown market, some even lying down to obstruct traffic. City of Miami police officers, equipped with riot gear and mounted on horseback and motorcycles, swiftly responded. State troopers and armored vehicles were also present. The scene unfolded as officers apprehended protesters and transported them away in vans1. This incident coincided with nationwide protests in solidarity with Palestinians affected by the ongoing conflict, including a demonstration in the Bay Area that temporarily shut down the Golden Gate Bridge1. The situation highlights the delicate balance between the right to protest and maintaining public order. Additionally, it’s worth noting that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently signed a bill into law that increases penalties for highway protesters and strengthens protections for drivers who injure or kill individuals participating in roadway protests2. The law aims to address concerns related to public safety during demonstrations. As tensions persist, it remains crucial to find a balance between safeguarding free expression and ensuring public safety. 🌐 This is what you get when you have a non-liberal American governor.

This Americans knee should have been on this useless POS neck or tiny balls This is what happens to ANTI-AMERICANS in Florida

AIN'T THEY GREAT??????? Head to the Dollar General, buy yourself a dish towel for a buck. Wrap it around your worthless neck and protest against the country that has given you so much. I am willing to have my tax dollars pay for WWII surplus parachutes for them. Load them on the next (support our enemy) flight over Gaza and kick their stupid azzes out the door with the food I am buying for my enemies. If you vote for even one Democrat, you are voting for this. BE VERY PROUD

Agreed! Women who embrace this ideology are unwittingly surrendering hard earned rights to men that are invading their spaces. Men pretending to be Women have no place in women's sports. Making sports co-ed is NOT a solution to this as many have proposed.

Dorothy A. Shaffer, age 82 of Falls Creek, PA died Monday, April 15, 2024 at Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital. Born on March 12, 1942 in Natrona Heights, PA, she was the daughter of the late Samson and Gertrude (Snyder) Becker. On June 4, 1977 she married her husband of 46 years, Robert R. Shaffer. He survives. Dorothy retired as an aide from Christ The King Manor after 23 years of service. Along with her husband, she is survived by one daughter (Tammy Grant and her husband Richard of Mercer, PA), two grandchildren, and three siblings (Lorraine Bartos-Errico of Tarentum, PA, Samson Becker, II and his wife Sandy of Natrona Heights, PA and Melissa Martin and her husband James of Penfield, PA). Dorothy was preceded in death by one daughter (Tracey Courson), one grandson Jason, and one sister (Laura Bach). There will be no public visitation and all services will be private. Memorial donations may be made to Gateway Humane Society, PO Box 678, Falls Creek, PA 15840. The Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences can be sent to http://www.baronickfuneralhome.com/condolence

KC and the Sunshine Band (Shake, Shake, Shake)

I live for moments like this .?? How about you? Photos captured in Indiana County Pennsylvania at Yellow Creek State Park. > FernwehRaybas

Who's in the News ▫️Four arrested in disappearances of Veronica Butler, Jilian Kelley Veronica Butler, 27, and Jilian Kelley, 39, both of Hugoton, Kansas, have been missing since late March. The Texas County Sheriff’s Department said the women were traveling to pick up children but never arrived at their destination. The OSBI tells KSN that all four were arrested in counties near or along the Kansas border. Each was taken into custody on suspicion of two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of kidnapping, and one count of conspiracy to commit first-degree murder. All four are set to be processed in Texas County. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the OSBI at tips@osbi.ok.gov or 1-800-522-8017. » https://wgno.com/news/nmw/four-people-arrested-on-suspicion-of-murder-in-case-of-missing-kansas-women/ (VIDEO) » https://www.ketk.com/news/four-people-arrested-on-suspicion-of-murder-in-case-of-missing-kansas-women/ (VIDEO) ▫️Four men arrested following investigation into sexual abuse of 12-year-old boy in Upper Gwynedd A child sex abuse investigation by the Upper Gwynedd Police Department and the county detectives has led to the arrest of four men in Bucks and Montgomery counties. The investigation began on Sept. 7, 2023 when a 12-year-old boy was reported missing to Upper Gwynedd Police. Officials said a review of the boy’s iPad showed he had been involved in sexual communications with 24-year-old Nicholas Benotto, of Doylestown, and the two had agreed to meet at the time the boy was last seen. In an interview with North Penn Now, police said the investigation was ongoing, as additional communications were recovered from the boy’s phone and investigators are working to identify the other men involved. https://northpennnow.com/news/2024/apr/15/four-men-arrested-following-investigation-into-sexual-abuse-of-12-year-old-boy-in-upper-gwynedd-police-say/ ▫️Woman arrested, accused of pimping teen in DeKalb County, attorney general says ATLANTA, Ga. - A woman from Forest Park was arrested last month as the result of an investigation from the Attorney General’s Trafficking Prosecution Unit. Virginia Ann Bates, 37, faces two charges — trafficking of persons for sexual servitude and pimping. She is accused of selling a 16-year-old girl and an adult woman as prostitutes in DeKalb County, keeping a portion of the sales, according to Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr. » https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2024/04/12/woman-arrested-accused-pimping-teen-dekalb-county-attorney-general-says/ » https://law.georgia.gov/press-releases/2024-04-12/carr-human-trafficking-investigation-leads-new-arrest-dekalb-county ▫️Puerto Rico police officer indicted on child exploitation charges | ICE SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — An officer from the Puerto Rico Police Bureau was arrested on criminal charges related to child exploitation April 15. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) San Juan special agents arrested Luis Javier Perez-Badillo, a 49-year-old man from Aguadilla, whom a federal grand jury indicted April 10. Perez-Badillo is accused of production, possession and transportation of child pornography. From on or about Oct. 11, 2023, through February 21, 2024, Perez-Badillo used a cellphone to knowingly employ, use, persuade, induce, entice and coerce a 12-year-old girl to engage in sexually explicit conduct for the purpose of producing a visual depiction of such conduct and to transport child sexual abuse material. https://www.ice.gov/news/releases/puerto-rico-police-officer-indicted-child-exploitation-charges ▫️Violent Transgender "Vampire" Convicted Of Sexually Assaulting Cognitively Disabled Teen Girl A serial sex offender has been convicted of assaulting a disabled teen girl in Wisconsin. Adam Hetke, who identifies as a female vampire named Sabrina, has a lengthy criminal history involving multiple sex offenses against women and outstanding charges related to a homicide. Hetke, 35, was charged in July of 2021 with first-degree sexual assault by threatening the use of a dangerous weapon and second-degree sexual assault of a mentally ill victim. The assault occurred in Waukesha, and involved a 16-year-old cognitively disabled girl Hetke had met at a local gas station. According to the complaint, Hetke terrified the girl, telling her he was a “vampire” who would harm her if she did not comply with his demands. According to the Wisconsin Sex Offender Registry, Hetke goes by a number of aliases including: Sabrina, Morrigan, Black Dragon, White Chocolate, Katie, and Andre. https://reduxx.info/violent-transgender-vampire-convicted-of-sexually-assaulting-cognitively-disabled-teen-girl/ ▫️Billings man accused of raping teens A Billings man is facing multiple rape charges following a Billings Police Department investigation into possible human trafficking. Austin Lane Wyss, 40, has been charged in Yellowstone County District Court with three counts of sexual intercourse without consent. The two alleged victims were under the age of 18. » https://billingsgazette.com/news/local/billings-man-accused-of-raping-teens/article_f234519e-f9bd-11ee-b118-d3e4de190260.html » https://www.wsiltv.com/news/bollinger-county-sex-offender-arrested-for-sixth-time/article_1555e086-f9da-11ee-8def-b3c47f3f1d3b.html ▫️Billerica man charged with aggravated rape of a child BILLERICA — A 45-year-old Billerica man is in custody after a child accused him of raping her over several years, beginning when she was 6 years old, according to police reports. Lowell District Court documents state Jose A. Figueroa is charged with aggravated rape, and aggravated rape of a child with more than a 10-year age difference. During another interview, police said the alleged victim claimed Figueroa had previously approached another female individual — whose identifying details were also heavily redacted — offering her marijuana in exchange for sex. https://www.lowellsun.com/2024/04/13/billerica-man-charged-with-aggravated-rape-of-a-child/ ▫️Undercover operation leads to arrest of suspect in child sexual assault case Authorities believe that there are more victims involved in the case of a man accused of engaging in sexual acts with a child in exchange for money in The Woodlands. David Roberto Gonzalez was arrested and taken into custody at the Montgomery County Jail on Thursday, charged with sexual assault of a child. More juvenile victims may have been encountered by the suspect, according to investigators. If you have any information, contact the Pct 3 Criminal Investigation Division at 281-364-4211. https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2024/04/13/undercover-operation-leads-to-arrest-of-suspect-in-child-sexual-assault-case/ ▫️State Police concealed child sex abuse by trooper who molested more victims David Gregson said he was sexually abused by a state trooper in the 1970s and 80s. State Police and Saratoga County prosecutors are accused of covering up the former trooper's sex abuse of multiple boys. He went on to abuse more children for two decades. https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/state-police-brushed-trooper-s-child-sex-abuse-19391832.php ▫️Wife of ex-Harvard morgue manager pleads guilty to transporting stolen human remains WILLIAMSPORT. Pa. — The wife of a former Harvard Medical School morgue manager has pleaded guilty to a federal charge after investigators said she shipped stolen human body parts — including hands, feet and heads — to buyers. Denise Lodge, 64, of Goffstown, New Hampshire, pleaded guilty Friday in U.S. District Court in the Middle District of Pennsylvania to a charge of interstate transportation of stolen goods, according to court records. Federal prosecutors last year announced charges against Lodge, her husband Cedric and five other people in an alleged scheme in which a nationwide network of people bought and sold human remains stolen from Harvard and a mortuary in Arkansas. » https://apnews.com/article/harvard-stolen-human-remains-medical-school-24badd477a90566e42b5ee78c45754c5 » https://www.masslive.com/news/2024/04/wife-of-former-harvard-morgue-manager-pleads-guilty-to-trafficking-human-remains.html ▫️Forest Park Woman Charged With Trafficking Minor and Adult in DeKalb County, AG Chris Carr Spearheads Crackdown In a crackdown on human trafficking in DeKalb County, Attorney General Chris Carr reports the arrest of 37-year-old Virginia Ann Bates. The Forest Park woman faces serious allegations of trafficking a minor and an adult for sex, as stated in a press release from the Georgia Attorney General's office. "As we have said from the very beginning – anyone who is engaged in the sexual exploitation of a child will be held accountable for their actions," Carr affirmed in a statement obtained by law.georgia.gov. https://hoodline.com/2024/04/forest-park-woman-charged-with-trafficking-minor-and-adult-in-dekalb-county-ag-chris-carr-spearheads-crackdown/ ▫️A northeast OKC motel is a base for prostitution and other crimes. Neighbors want it shut down The emergency call to Oklahoma City police came before daylight — another incident at a northeast area motel residents say has become a base for drug use, prostitution and violent crime. In the early morning of March 4, police were dispatched to the Relax Inn along the 2200 block of NE 23. In Room 126, they found Cherri Brooks, 36, suffering from several gunshot wounds to her upper torso. She died later at OU Health University of Oklahoma Medical Center. https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/crime/2024/04/15/northeast-okc-neighborhood-relax-inn-shooting-violence/73133514007/ ▫️CBP agents with the Del Rio Sector apprehend more than 50 convicted sex offenders attempting to illegally cross the southern border DEL RIO, TX - On Wednesday, April 10th, Chief Patrol Agent Robert Danely with the United States Border Patrol's Del Rio Sector announced that his sector alone has apprehended 54 convicted sex offenders since October of 2023. https://www.lawenforcementtoday.com/del-rio-section-sex-offenders ▫️Murfreesboro Traveling Pastor and Wife Face New Child Rape Charges Murfreesboro police are doubling down on their call for potential victims to speak up in the case against a traveling pastor and his wife, both facing serious child rape charges. Benjamin Sean Garlick, 32, a minister known for preaching across the nation, particularly within the Hispanic community, and his wife, Shaantal, 30, are presently entangled in a legal maelstrom following a spate of charges that have come to light surrounding their alleged sexual abuse of minors. According to WSMV, Benjamin Garlick was slammed with a litany of charges in September but now faces additional ones after a Rutherford County Grand Jury handed down a new indictment in March. The new charges include seven counts of aggravated rape of a child, six counts of aggravated sexual battery, along with two counts each of sexual exploitation of a minor and violation of the child protection act. His spouse, Shaantal, also faces updated charges. https://hoodline.com/2024/04/murfreesboro-traveling-pastor-and-wife-face-new-child-rape-charges-police-urge-victims-to-come-forward/ ▫️Mobile Catholic priest arrested, archdiocese confirms A Catholic priest in Mobile was arrested today on two misdemeanor charges, Rev. David Tokarz, 73, a pastor at Our Savior Catholic Church in West Mobile, was arrested on the charge of sexual misconduct and harassment or harassing communications, according to the Mobile County Metro Jail Log. » https://www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/mobile-catholic-priest-arrested-archdiocese-confirms/ » https://www.bishop-accountability.org/2024/04/mobile-catholic-priest-arrested-archdiocese-confirms/ ▫️Rapid City man gets 40 years for sex trafficking minors RAPID CITY, S.D. – A Rapid City man has been sentenced for sex trafficking underage girls. Johnny Ray Heath, 52, has been sentenced for sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion and enticement of a minor using the internet. Forensic analysis of Heath’s cell phone and other devices revealed Heath coerced his victims into engaging in sex with him. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office District of South Dakota, while Heath’s victims were unconscious or highly intoxicated he recorded himself sexually abusing them. » https://clocolarosnews.biz.id/rapid-city-man-sentenced-to-40-years-in-prison-for-sex-trafficking-of-minors/ » https://www.keloland.com/news/local-news/rapid-city-man-gets-40-years-for-sex-trafficking-minors/ » https://www.justice.gov/usao-sd/pr/rapid-city-man-sentenced-40-years-federal-prison ▫️For the Silent hosts free concert to combat human trafficking TYLER, Texas — For the Silent, a local nonprofit, hosted a free concert at Bergfeld Park in Tyler to raise awareness on sex trafficking. The concert featured rock band ‘Remedy Drive,’ using it’s platform to raise awareness and fight against human trafficking. The band reportedly met with victims and survivors of human trafficking. “They act as undercover or operatives internationally and help rescue victims on undercover operations. So their songs tell the stories of individuals. They share their stories through song and music,” said Becky Cunio, executive director of For the Silent. » https://www.ketk.com/community/for-the-silent-hosts-free-concert-to-raise-awareness-on-human-trafficking/ » ▫️Councilor sponsors bill to fight human trafficking in ABQ ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – One Albuquerque city councilor is aiming to tackle human trafficking in the city. Councilor Renee Grout is sponsoring a resolution that would create a mandatory anti-trafficking training program for all city employees, so they can better spot and report cases. If passed, the resolution would also launch a public awareness campaign on social media and billboards across the city. » https://www.krqe.com/news/albuquerque-metro/councilor-sponsors-bill-to-fight-human-trafficking-in-abq/ » ▫️Soroptimist Hosts 15th Annual Wine Affair To Combat Human Trafficking On a rainy SundInternational ay afternoon, Soroptimist International of Greater Santa Clarita Valley (SIGSCV) held its 15th annual Las Vegas-themed Wine Affair on Main Street to raise funds for the fight against human trafficking alongside ZOE International. https://www.hometownstation.com/santa-clarita-news/community-news/soroptimist-international-hosts-15th-annual-wine-affair-to-combat-human-trafficking-504151 ▫️Sex trafficking issue strikes close to home It can happen here. It is happening here. That was the most important message out of many that came from a town hall meeting Saturday at the Laramar Ballroom focusing on human trafficking. The event, set up by the Safe Communities Coalition, drew about 100 people. It began with a 50-minute documentary by a native Iowan and concluded with a question-and-answer session. The documentary, “Gridshock,” was produced by Vanessa McNeal, a survivor of sexual violence. It focuses on three women who are survivors of trafficking and how they were manipulated by people in their lives and not by outsiders. https://www.messengernews.net/news/local-news/2024/04/sex-trafficking-issue-strikes-close-to-home/ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

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