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▫️42 charged with solicitation of prostitution in Lake Worth during 'Operation April Fools'
LAKE WORTH, Texas - Some of the people arrested had warrants out for their arrest, including aggravated sexual assault of a child, solicitation of a minor and aggravated assault of a police officer.
» https://www.fox4news.com/news/lake-worth-arrests-42-in-connection-to-human-trafficking-during-operation-april-fools        (VIDEO)
» https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/42-arrested-in-two-days-after-lake-worth-prostitution-sting/3240417/        (VIDEO) 

▫️Grovetown Elementary placed on lockdown during manhunt, suspect arrested
Just a few hours after the manhunt began, Waltrell Devante Price, 28, of Beech Island, SC, was taken into custody without incident. Price is charged with aggravated assault, attempted rape, sexual battery and theft by taking, according to officials.
» https://news.yahoo.com/grovetown-elementary-placed-lockdown-police-183333583.html
» https://www.augustachronicle.com/story/news/crime/2023/04/19/manhunt-in-grovetown-ga-leads-to-elementary-school-lockdown/70131242007/ 

▫️Chucky actor Ed Gale, 59, under investigation by the LAPD after he admitted to sexting minors
Los Angeles police are investigating Chucky actor Ed Gale after he was caught on camera admitting sexting with up to 10 minors. A group calling themselves 'Creep Catcher Unit' posed as a 14-year-old boy online and allegedly received lewd texts from the 59-year-old actor, before confronting him on camera at his Hollywood apartment. The  LAPD was called to the scene Friday and were also caught on camera. Police told DailyMail.com they are currently investigating, but have not made an arrest and no charges have been filed.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11990447/Chucky-actor-Ed-Gale-59-investigation-LAPD-admitted-sexting-minors.html 

▫️Walgreens employee alerts Cañon City police of suspicious images of children
CAÑON CITY, Colo. — A Cañon City man is under arrest for multiple counts of Sexual Exploitation of a Child after a vigilant Walgreens employee alerted police about suspicious images of children that the man had developed at the store. The detective investigated further, including interviews and search warrants, and developed probable cause to arrest 69-year-old Terry Vance of Cañon City on nine counts of Sexual Exploitation of a Child. CCPD said despite Vance’s arrest, the case is still under investigation and detectives are working to identify the people who were depicted in the photos, along with setting up interviews with potential victims. If you have any information regarding this incident, you are asked to contact CCPD’s Investigations Unit.
https://www.fox21news.com/news/crime/walgreens-employee-alerts-canon-city-police-of-suspicious-images-of-children/ 

▫️Apartment manager arrested for human trafficking
SEARCY, Ark. - Thomas Kelso would threaten to take away residents’ utilities unless they performed sexual favors for him, according to Police Chief Steven Hernandez. Kelso is facing multiple charges including three counts of human trafficking, rape, and possession of fentanyl and meth with the purpose to deliver. Tenants of Briarwood Apartments in Searcy said they were shocked to find out about the arrest of apartment manager Thomas Kelso. Others say they were direct targets of his abuse.
» https://www.kark.com/crime/tenants-react-to-searcy-apartment-manager-accused-of-human-trafficking/        (VIDEO)
» https://www.kait8.com/2023/04/20/apartment-manager-arrested-human-trafficking/ 

▫️Chambersburg man facing criminal charges for allegedly running a human trafficking ring in 4 counties
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa. — “The facts of this case are extremely disturbing. The defendant targeted vulnerable women, deceiving them into his sex work operation, and controlling them with violence and threats,” Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry said. A Franklin County man was arrested Wednesday and charged with operating a human trafficking ring. Criminal charges have been filed against Joseph "Jay" Pulizzi, 37, from Chambersburg for operating a human trafficking ring across Cumberland, Dauphin, Perry and York Counties. Attorney General Michelle Henry announced the charges against Pulizzi including felony counts of trafficking of individuals, involuntary servitude and aggravated assault. Through the investigation, it was learned that Pulizzi reportedly recruited and exploited at least seven victims.
» https://www.abc27.com/local-news/chambersburg-man-charged-with-allegedly-operating-human-trafficking-ring/
» https://www.fox43.com/article/news/crime/franklin-county-man-facing-criminal-charges-human-trafficking-ring/521-12e8b2f8-44a4-4e76-ac07-4dac02a31981
» https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-henry-halts-human-trafficking-ring-with-arrest-of-chambersburg-man-who-beat-and-threatened-women-in-at-least-4-pa-counties/ 

▫️Man re-arrested, accused of recording Lubbock girl in shower with hidden phone
LUBBOCK, Texas– Samuel Torres, 31, was re-arrested for his previous charge for placing a camera near a shower, according to online jail records and court records. Torres was previously indicted for Invasive Visual Recording in 2020.
https://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/local-news/man-re-arrested-accused-of-recording-lubbock-girl-in-shower-with-hidden-phone/ 

▫️Man sexually abused children for decades, Rockwall police looking for possible victims of child sexual assault suspect
ROCKWALL, Texas - Rockwall police are looking for other victims of a man investigators believe may have sexually abused children for decades. Police arrested 64-year-old William Bynum for aggravated sexual assault of a child earlier this year in Rockwall. Rockwall Police identified several people believed to have been victimized by Bynum dating back to the 1980s. Rockwall police ask anyone with information about sexual cases involving Bynum to call 972-771-7721.
» https://www.fox4news.com/news/willliam-bynum-sexual-abuse-charges-rockwall-police
» https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/rockwall-police-victims-child-sexual-assault-suspect/ 

▫️Booneville man arrested, accused of child sex crimes
PRENTISS COUNTY, Miss. - 29-year-old William Stacy was charged with sexual battery and molestation. The sheriff’s department said he will be presented to the grand jury as a habitual offender because of previous arrests. Bond for Stacy was set at $200,000 and a no-contact order was issued.
» https://www.wcbi.com/booneville-man-arrested-accused-of-child-sex-crimes/ 
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▫️Elementary school teacher in The Colony arrested for child sex assault
THE COLONY, Texas - An elementary school teacher in Denton County is accused of sexually assaulting a child. John Collett was arrested Wednesday in The Colony, north of Dallas.  Collett’s now charged with aggravated sexual assault and indecency with a child.
https://www.fox4news.com/news/elementary-school-teacher-in-the-colony-arrested-for-child-sex-assault

▫️Crestview man charged with sexually assaulting 2 children, threatening 1 with gun
CRESTVIEW, Fla. - Gregory Lewis Austin is charged with a Capitol Felony of Sexual Battery of a Child Under the Age of 12, Lewd and Lascivious Behavior of a Child Under the Age of 12, Lewd and Lascivious Behavior of a Child Older than 12 but less than 18 years of age, Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Cruelty Towards a Child.
https://www.wkrg.com/northwest-florida/okaloosa-county/crestview-man-charged-with-sexually-assaulting-2-children-threatening-1-with-gun-police/ 

▫️NYT Reveals Child Labor Exploitation Corresponds to Actions Taken by Harris, Biden, and Mayorkas
The Times created a bar chart that tracks monthly reports to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) of abuse of UACs placed with sponsors. The chart is reproduced below with language added by the Center for Immigration Studies (in red). The chart clearly shows two upticks in reports of UAC abuse that directly correspond to (1) the launch of an anti-ICE policy created by Sen. Kamala Harris in early 2019; and (2) the launch of anti-enforcement policies on immigration issued by President Joe Biden and DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas in early 2021.
https://cis.org/Feere/NYT-Reveals-Child-Labor-Exploitation-Corresponds-Actions-Taken-Harris-Biden-and-Mayorkas 

▫️Ex-Homeland Security employee sentenced to 8 years for molesting three girls under 14
A former Department of Homeland Security employee who molested three girls under 14 in Southern California has been sentenced to eight years in prison. Terry Edward Keegan, 60, was convicted on March 23 in the Orange County Superior Court on a felony count of lewd acts on a minor younger than 14 as well as single misdemeanor counts each of child annoyance, sexual battery, simple battery, and destroying or concealing evidence.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11992833/Ex-Homeland-Security-employee-sentenced-8-years-molesting-three-girls-14.html 

▫️Utah registered sex offender arrested after dressing up as Elmo around kids at farmers market
During the investigation, detectives found that one of the operators of the Lehi Farmers Market is Larry Neff Jarvis, 74, who is a registered sex offender on the Utah Sex Offender Registry, the sheriff's office said. After looking through the social media presence for Lehi Farmers Market, investigators saw Jarvis dressed as Elmo from the popular children's TV show "Sesame Street." Jarvis was arrested and booked into jail under charges of failure to update sex offender registry address, a third-degree felony, and sex offender violation in protected area, a class A misdemeanor.
https://www.foxnews.com/us/utah-registered-sex-offender-arrested-after-dressing-up-elmo-around-kids-farmers-market-police
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▫️Operation Keiki Shield on Maui nets nine arrests
The joint Operation Keiki Shield 17 law enforcement operation netted nine arrests on the island of Maui over a three day effort conducted Friday April 14 through Sunday, April 16, 2023. Two of the individuals were non-US citizens from the mainland. Police say the individuals were arrested on charges related to internet-facilitated sexual offenses against children.
https://mauinow.com/2023/04/20/operation-keiki-shield-on-maui-nets-nine-arrests/ 

▫️Woman arrested for allowing man to abuse child, both arrested, Starke police say
Starke Police Department received a report of a possible sexual abuse from the Department of Children and Families. The allegation was that a child victim was being sexually abused by a man. Detectives began to investigate and discovered that a woman allowed the sexual abuse of the child.
https://news.yahoo.com/woman-arrested-allowing-man-abuse-172730631.html 

▫️Millbrae teacher arrested for sexual assault of child
A Millbrae sixth grade teacher was arrested Thursday for an alleged sexual assault of a student between November 2021 and March 2022, with the investigation revealing several juveniles who claimed to have been touched inappropriately over their clothing between 2007 and 2022, according to the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office. The teacher, identified as Matthew Garrett, 54, was arrested at his home in San Francisco and his bail was set at $5 million. Anyone who has information regarding this incident is urged to call Detective Homing Cheung at (650) 599-1546 or the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office Anonymous Tip Line at 1-800-547-2700.
https://www.smdailyjournal.com/news/local/millbrae-teacher-arrested-for-sexual-assault-of-child/article_95366a7c-dff6-11ed-81d3-d75d30c7f4c4.html  

▫️Idaho teacher, coach arrested and charged with rape
BOISE, Idaho  — A teacher in Idaho was charged with felony rape and child sexual battery, according to authorities. Police said Eric McDermott was arrested on Monday. McDermott was listed on the staff directory at Fairmont Junior High School as an eighth grade World Studies teacher and the athletic director. A letter from The Boise School District to parents at Fairmont Junior High noted that McDermott was arrested for rape and sexual battery committed by lewd or lascivious acts on a minor child 16 to 17 years of age.
https://local21news.com/news/nation-world/idaho-teacher-coach-arrested-and-charged-with-rape-sexual-assault-fairmont-junior-high-school-boise-school-district-support-services-ada-county-sheriffs-office 

▫️Mom, business owner charged in labor trafficking case involving minors
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. – Two women are facing charges in a labor trafficking case involving four children. Elvira Lopez Aguilar appeared in court on Thursday for a bond hearing in Dorchester County. She is one of the suspects in the case led by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division who is accused of forcing her four children, ages 11-16, to work against their will. “These children were threatened with force or the use of force,” said Megan Raymer with the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office. According to SLED Agent Logan Fey, the kids worked late into the night cleaning at the Citadel Mall Stadium 16.
» https://www.counton2.com/news/mom-business-owner-charged-in-labor-trafficking-case-involving-minors/        (VIDEO) 
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▫️Potosi man charged with 30 counts of child sex crimes
POTOSI, Mo. – A Potosi man has been charged by criminal complaint with 28 counts of first-degree statutory sodomy and two counts of second-degree child molestation. Phillip A. Emily Jr., age 48, was charged by a 30-count felony complaint in the Associate Circuit Court of Washington County on April 12.
https://dailyjournalonline.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/potosi-man-charged-with-30-counts-of-child-sex-crimes/article_d75ef90c-7650-58d3-9940-f66aacc40202.html 

▫️Childline tip leads to arrest of man accused of rape
Lewisburg, Pa.  — A recent Childline tip led to the arrest of a Muncy man for allegedly raping a young girl when she was 8. Sean M. Hall was 29 the time the incident occurred in 2016 at a home in Lewisburg, according to court documents.
https://www.northcentralpa.com/news/crime/childline-tip-leads-to-arrest-of-man-accused-of-rape/article_8e51b1ae-dee7-11ed-bfb6-6f11406a702d.html  

▫️LAPD probationary officer arrested for allegedly raping a child
The Los Angeles Police Department has arrested one of their own officers for allegedly raping a child. According to the department, Diego Jose Miranda Lopez was assigned to the North Hollywood area and served as a probationary officer. Lopez was booked for "forcible rape child under 14 years" and is currently being held without bail. The department clarified that the alleged attack happened before he started working for the LAPD.
» https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/lapd-probationary-officer-arrested-for-allegedly-raping-a-child/
» https://abc7.com/lapd-officer-arrested-arrest-child-rape-accusations-north-hollywood/13163041/  

▫️Elkton man arrested in connection for sex trafficking sought teenage girls at a Cecil County school
A Cecil County man faces multiple charges for having a sexual relationship with a minor, as well trespassing on North East High School grounds with a handgun in February in an attempt to lure another girl to leave with him. Judah Jediah Stubbs, 24, of Elkton, faces charges that include sex with a minor, sex trafficking, rape, sexual solicitation of a minor, and possession of a dangerous weapon on school property, according to a news release by the Cecil County Sheriff’s Office.
» https://news.yahoo.com/elkton-man-arrested-connection-sex-030717552.html        (VIDEO)
» https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/elkton-man-faces-child-sex-charges-and-handgun-violations-on-the-grounds-of-north-east-high-school/ar-AA1a7CNX 

▫️Upstate man accused of sex trafficking, recording children
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division said 35-year-old Justin Stoddard allegedly recruited, solicited, isolated and transported four victims under 18 knowing that they would be subjected to sex trafficking. All incidents occurred in Greenville County from January 2020 to March 2023 according to the arrest warrants.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/upstate-man-accused-of-sex-trafficking-recording-children/ar-AA1a9mgj 

▫️Feds: Southwest Key employee arrested on sexual contact with immigrant children
MCALLEN, TexaFormer s — A Southwest Key employee was arrested after engaging in sexual contact with three children at the facility, federal authorities say. A federal incident stated Rodolfo Alanis, 61 of Harlingen,  was a youth care worker at Southwest Key, facilities that temporarily house migrant children, in both McAllen and Brownsville. Alanis allegedly engaged in sexual contact with three minor children who, at the time, were detained and under the custody and authority of Alanis, the release stated.
https://www.borderreport.com/immigration/border-crime/feds-southwest-key-employee-arrested-for-sexual-contact-with-migrant-children/ 

▫️Man accused of child sex abuse wanted by police
GRAVES COUNTY, Ky. - Kentucky State Police are asking for the public’s help in tracking down a man accused of child sexual abuse. Police are looking for 40-year-old Emilio Argueta of Graves County. KSP said Argueta was originally charged with rape first degree of a victim under 12 years old, sexual abuse first degree of a victim under 12 years old and distributing obscene material to minors. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Argueta is asked to contact Kentucky State Police Post 1 at 270-856-3721 or anonymously at 1-800-222-5555.
» https://www.kfvs12.com/2023/04/21/man-accused-child-sex-abuse-wanted-by-police/
» https://www.wpsdlocal6.com/news/state-police-searching-for-man-wanted-on-child-sexual-abuse-rape-charges/article_2bb093d8-e065-11ed-81ac-e30f41ea97d4.html 

▫️After Bronx foster kids, 13 and 14, found tortured, family of caregiver stunned at severe abuse: ‘Everybody’s in shock’
A relative of a man accused of abusing two foster kids in his Bronx apartment voiced shock at revelations the youths had been locked away for months at the home, where they were whipped, stabbed and tortured. The 13-year-old boy and the 14-year-old girl were recently rescued from their domestic torture chamber in a tale of abuse told in court documents.
» https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/michael-ramos-child-abuse-accusations-bronx-nycha-complex/
» https://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/ny-abuse-bronx-apartment-foster-kids-20230420-rcdqwoiou5hfxfh2wi7l2rw4fq-story.html  

▫️Utah sex offender accused of dating woman with children while at halfway house
SALT LAKE CITY — A registered sex offender is in trouble again after investigators say he was caught downloading child pornography and accessing it on a computer issued by the halfway house he resided, and was secretly seeing a woman with young children. Miles Brent Blakeley, 33, was charged Thursday in 3rd District Court with sexual exploitation of a minor, a second-degree felony.
https://www.ksl.com/article/50626097/utah-sex-offender-accused-of-dating-woman-with-children-while-at-halfway-house  

▫️Ex-members of extremist Mormon sect plead for help to find missing children
Utah - “This is child trafficking. This is kidnapping,” said Lorraine Jessop. Several former members of the Fundamentalist Church of Latter-Day Saints (FLDS), the polygamist sect led by Warren Jeffs, are calling on law enforcement and prosecutors to help them find their missing children, some of whom have not been seen for years. 
In a press conference in Cedar City, Utah, on Monday, the parents and their advocates say a growing number of children living with one parent who had left the church have gone missing recently.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/apr/21/fundamentalist-church-of-latter-day-saints-missing-children

▫️3 teens rescued, multiple arrested in Sacramento operation
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Three girls — ages 13, 15 and 16 — were rescued and over 100 people were arrested in a Sacramento County law enforcement human trafficking and childhood prostitution operation over the course of a few weeks. The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office says the countywide investigation ended with “95 misdemeanor citations, 7 felony arrests, 31 sex buyers cited, 65 sex workers cited and 3 sex traffickers arrested” in seven days. The Sheriff’s Office said 102 people were arrested or cited in total.
» https://fox40.com/news/local-news/sacramento-county/sacramento-county-sheriffs-office-operation-against-human-trafficking-and-childhood-prostitution/        (VIDEO)
» https://www.sacbee.com/news/local/crime/article274578681.html  
» https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/3-teens-rescued-human-trafficking-operation/103-a21a1c23-95f2-4f38-afaa-b2251a016d75
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▫️32 people arrested in child sex sting
INDIANAPOLIS — 32 people have been arrested in a child sex sting, according to a press release from the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office. The sting was operated from Tuesday, April 18 – Thursday, April 20 and setup by the members of the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, the Franklin Police Department, and the Edinburgh Police Department.
» https://fox59.com/news/32-people-arrested-in-child-sex-sting/
» https://www.wrtv.com/news/local-news/crime/32-arrested-in-johnson-county-child-solicitation-investigation
» https://www.wthr.com/article/news/crime/32-arrested-child-solicitation-investigation-johnson-county-franklin-edinburgh-police/531-83de70cf-debb-4cb4-bf9e-3f5e3eb62fa7 

▫️12 'Johns' Arrested During Moreno Valley Prostitution Sting
MORENO VALLEY, CA — A crackdown on prostitution took place in Moreno Valley this week, and the Riverside County Sheriff's Department reported that 12 "johns" were arrested during the sting.
https://patch.com/california/banning-beaumont/12-johns-arrested-during-moreno-valley-prostitution-sting-rso 

▫️Operation Intercept: Montgomery County task force brings down predators luring minors
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Ohio - Montgomery County put together a human trafficking task force a few years ago and just over the last few weeks they completed an operation bringing down predators luring in minors. 3 individuals have been indicted, and multiple are still being investigated.
https://dayton247now.com/news/local/montgomery-county-task-force-brings-down-predators-luring-minors 

▫️Robert Chavez and both mothers of five children convicted
A California throuple faces over 100 years in prison, collectively, for multiple counts of child sexual abuse and torture. Robert Chavez, 41, pleaded no contest earlier this week to numerous charges of physical abuse, sexual abuse, and torture that came after over a year’s worth of violence inside his residence in the small town of Magalia, according to the Butte County District Attorney’s Office.
https://lawandcrime.com/crime/impossible-to-grasp-polyamorous-trio-faces-over-100-years-in-prison-for-extreme-child-abuse-sexual-abuse-threats-and-torture-involving-bb-guns-whips-and-paddles/ 

▫️2 accused of sex trafficking teens arrested at hotel near Lambert Airport
ST. LOUIS, Mo. - A man and woman from Texas were arrested at a hotel near Lambert Airport in February and are accused of sex trafficking teens. Chantel Robinson, 19, and Joemarius Green, 22, both of Mesquite, Texas, are charged with sex trafficking of a child; Robinson is also charged with sexual exploitation of a minor. Prosecutors allege the two transported and harbored a 16-year-old and 17-year-old for the purpose of using them in a commercial sex act.
https://www.kmov.com/2023/04/21/2-accused-sex-trafficking-teens-arrested-hotel-near-lambert-airport/ 

▫️Missing Texas teens sold for sex in Missouri
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – Minors being sold for sex out of a room in a St. Louis County Renaissance Hotel, turned out to be missing teenagers from Texas. Court records indicate the 16 and 17-year-old victims are wards of the Texas Department of Children and Family Services, which had reported them missing from the Dallas area. The girls were rescued in February by U.S. Marshals and a special regional St. Louis County Police Task Force.
https://fox4kc.com/news/missing-texas-teens-sold-for-sex-in-missouri/  

▫️Man who coached youth sports in University Place arrested for child molestation, rape
A former youth baseball and jujitsu coach was arrested Friday morning for investigation of numerous counts of child rape and molestation, according to the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department. The 59-year-old man worked in the University Place School District from 2007 until he was fired in 2016, according to Sheriff’s Department spokesperson Sgt. Darren Moss. The News Tribune is not identifying the man because he has not yet been formally charged.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/man-coached-youth-sports-university-004625515.html 

▫️Man wanted after abducting, raping Florida DoorDash driver
TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Police Department is looking for a man accused of kidnapping and raping a DoorDash driver. Police said a woman in her early 20s was making a DoorDash delivery to the Residence Inn on West Boy Scout Boulevard around 11 p.m. Tuesday when she was approached by a man armed with a gun. Investigators said the man then forced her back into her car.
https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/national-news/man-wanted-after-abducting-raping-florida-doordash-driver-police-say/ 

▫️Boulder County deputies searching for child sex offender
BOULDER COUNTY, Colo. — A convicted sex offender is on the run after arrest warrants were issued for him. Michael Risinger-Peel, 41, is wanted for 10 counts of sexual exploitation of a child. On March 30, deputies executed a search warrant at Risinger-Peel's home located in the 1900 block of Sumac Place in Longmont and found more evidence. It appears Risinger-Peel moved out of his home, quit his job and he has not yet been located, deputies said.  Anyone with information on where Risinger-Peel may be, is asked to call Det. Katie Tkach with the Boulder County Digital Forensics Lab at 303-441-3646.
https://www.9news.com/article/news/crime/boulder-county-sex-offender-wanted/73-fdf32f40-91e7-4a55-a597-983342733381 

▫️3rd ex-NC State athlete sues school in sexual abuse case
A third former North Carolina State athlete has sued the school alleging he was sexually abused by the Wolfpack´s former director of sports medicine under the guise of treatment. The lawsuit, filed Friday in federal court roughly nine months after the first complaint, accuses Robert Murphy Jr. of improperly touching the plaintiff's genitals during two massages for hip and groin pain in early 2021 at the school in Raleigh, North Carolina.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-12001049/3rd-ex-NC-State-athlete-sues-school-sexual-abuse-case.html 

▫️HSI Baltimore investigation leads to coach’s guilty plea on federal child pornography charges
GREENBELT, Md. — A Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Baltimore and Calvert County Sheriff’s Office investigation resulted in a former youth football coach’s guilty plea to child pornography charges April 18. Moshe Michael Imel, 53, of Owings, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to two federal charges of production of child pornography involving two minor victims.
https://www.ice.gov/news/releases/hsi-baltimore-investigation-leads-coachs-guilty-plea-federal-child-pornography 

▫️ 'Drag mom' who mentored child drag queen is jailed for 11 felony child sex crimes
A 'drag mom' and former elementary school teacher has been sentenced to less than a year in prison after being convicted of felony child abuse crimes. Kelsey Meta Boren, 31, pleaded guilty to 11 counts of encouraging child sexual abuse in the first degree last month. She previously worked as a teacher for the Fern Ridge School District, in Oregon, but was suspended following the allegations coming to light last year. 
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11999861/Drag-mom-mentored-child-drag-queen-jailed-11-felony-child-sex-crimes.html 

▫️Ex-Boy Scout leader charged with serial child sexual abuse
DOVER, Del. — A former Boy Scout leader in Delaware has been arrested and charged with the serial sexual abuse of a boy more than 30 years ago, authorities said Friday. Newark police said Gary Matta, 66, was arrested at his home Thursday without incident.
» https://www.kcbd.com/2023/04/22/ex-boy-scout-leader-charged-with-serial-child-sexual-abuse/
» https://www.kait8.com/2023/04/22/ex-boy-scout-leader-charged-with-serial-child-sexual-abuse/ 

▫️Lawsuit Alleges L.A. County Employed Sexual Predators in Juvenile Detention Centers Creating Systemic Abuse of Children
According to the complaint, guards, counselors, and security personnel, subjected children, some as young as 12 years of age, to horrific acts of sex abuse, grooming many of them as soon as they arrived. While in custody, these minors were unaware of how to navigate the corrections system, were unable to consent to sexual activity, were at the mercy of these predators, and many ended up acting out as a result of the abuse. According to the complaint, a number of the children were simply there because they were homeless, and while the juvenile system is meant to rehabilitate them, they were instead traumatized for life.
https://www.morningstar.com/news/pr-newswire/20230421la77167/lawsuit-alleges-la-county-employed-sexual-predators-in-juvenile-detention-centers-creating-systemic-abuse-of-children 

▫️Undercover operation leads to 7 arrested for sex crimes involving children: Okaloosa Co. Sheriff's Office
An undercover operation by the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office led to the arrest of seven men who were allegedly looking to meet minors for sexual encounters, according to a release from OCSO.
» https://www.wkrg.com/northwest-florida/okaloosa-county/undercover-operation-leads-to-7-arrested-for-sex-crimes-involving-children-okaloosa-co-sheriffs-office/
» https://www.mypanhandle.com/news/local-news/okaloosa-county/undercover-operation-leads-to-7-arrested-for-sex-crimes-involving-children-okaloosa-co-sheriffs-office/ 

▫️Former news producer arrested, charged for distributing over 100 child porn videos
A former WCPO investigative producer and photographer was arrested in Cincinnati and charged with distributing over 100 child pornography videos from 2020 to 2021. Phil Drechsler, 60, was arrested and charged Thursday for distributing over 100 child pornography videos while a member of the Telegram online chat group, “The Playground Lives,” WCPO reported.
» https://news.yahoo.com/news-producer-arrested-charged-distributing-110929099.html
» https://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/man-arrested-at-cincinnati-hotel-charged-with-distributing-more-than-100-child-porn-videos 

▫️Norwalk man facing several sexual assault charges related to a minor under the age of 13, police said.
Police have charged Ronal Reniery Sanchez, 34, of 16 Hamilton Ave. with first-degree sexual assault, risk of injury to a child and illegal sexual contact of a child under the age of 13, police said in a statement. Anyone with information on the case is being asked to contact police Detective Thompson at (203- 854-3184 or by email at jthompson@norwalkct.gov.
https://news.yahoo.com/ct-man-being-held-1-143800812.html 

▫️Suspect arrested in kidnapping, sexual battery of DoorDash driver, Tampa police say
TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa police have arrested a man in their investigation into the kidnapping and sexual battery of a DoorDash driver late Tuesday night. On Saturday, police announced that Joseph Killins was arrested in connection to the attack.
» https://news.yahoo.com/tampa-police-arrest-suspect-wanted-231413206.html
» https://fox40.com/news/national-and-world-news/suspect-arrested-in-kidnapping-sexual-battery-of-doordash-driver-tampa-police-say/ 

▫️Former Warren man accused of grooming babysitters to lure children for sexual abuse - Authorities are looking for more possible victims
Authorities in the Los Angeles area are asking for the public’s help in identifying additional child victims of a former Warren, Ohio man accused of attempting to use women to babysit children as young as four, and bring the children to hotels so he could molest them. Orange County, California District Attorney Todd Spitzer said in a press release that sexual assaults on young children are suspected to have occurred over several decades. Jason Valentine Esparza, 57, has been charged with three felony counts of attempted oral copulation or sexual penetration of a child 10 years old or younger and two felony counts of attempted forcible lewd act on a child under the age of 14. He is currently jailed in California on $1 million bail. Anyone with information relating to Esparza is asked to call the Huntington Beach Police Department WeTip Hotline at (714) 375-5066. Anonymous tips can also be made to OC Crime Stoppers by calling (855) TIP-OCCS (1-855-847-6227).
https://www.wfmj.com/story/48769925/former-warren-man-accused-of-grooming-babysitters-to-lure-children-for-sexual-abuse

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▫️NY pols kept Dem aide on staff for months despite claims he was videoed soliciting a teen
A legislative aide in Westchester County, New York, was fired months after a sting operation allegedly found he was texting lewd messages to who he thought was a 14-year-old girl and then driving to New Jersey to reportedly meet her. Anand Singh, 33, who worked as a legislative aide for the Westchester County Board of Legislators, was fired April 13, months after some lawmakers in the county were tipped off in December that Singh allegedly tried to solicit a 14-year-old girl, the New York Post reported.
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/ny-pols-kept-dem-aide-staff-months-despite-claims-he-was-videoed-soliciting-teen        (VIDEO) 

▫️Four Columbus men arrested on child solicitation charges in Brown, Johnson counties
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Four Columbus men have been arrested on child solicitation charges in recent law enforcement operations in Brown and Johnson counties. Three men were arrested in Brown County as a result of an operation announced on April 14 that produced eight arrests, according to the Brown County Sheriff’s Department.
https://www.therepublic.com/2023/04/24/four-columbus-men-arrested-on-child-solicitation-charges-in-brown-johnson-counties/ 

▫️Forsyth County elementary school teacher arrested on child porn, sexual exploitation charges
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Deputies arrested a Forsyth County elementary school teacher accused of child porn possession and sexual exploitation of children. On April 14, the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office said it received a tip from the National Center of Missing and Exploited Children connecting teacher James Andrew “Drew” Cecil of Cumming to several charges. Detectives obtained nine warrants for possession of child pornography and one warrant for sexual exploitation of children. They arrested Cecil on Friday.
» https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/forsyth-county/forsyth-county-elementary-school-teacher-arrested-sexual-exploitation-charges-deputies-say/A4PVJTPZUFG4DN2WMKB57RTR2A/
» https://www.yahoo.com/news/forsyth-county-elementary-school-teacher-115204426.html 

▫️Prince William County middle school teacher arrested for sexual assault of student
Tavon D'Andre Town, 31, has been arrested for sexually assaulting a student under the age of 15, according to police.
https://www.fox5dc.com/news/prince-william-county-teacher-arrested-for-sexual-assault-of-student-under-15-police 

▫️Somerville man arrested, accused of sexual abuse of five children
SOMERVILLE, Texas - A Somerville man was charged with five counts of child sexual abuse crimes after he was detained by Border Control. When officers investigated, they discovered there were a total of five children 10 or younger who had been allegedly abused. Five felony warrants were obtained for 37-year-old Dallas Bryan Perry-Patrick, of Somerville, for two counts of indecency with a child sexual contact and three counts of continuous sexual abuse of a young child.
» https://www.kbtx.com/2023/04/24/somerville-man-charged-with-5-counts-child-sex-crimes/
»  https://www.kagstv.com/article/news/crime/somerville-man-arrested-accused-of-sexual-abuse-of-five-children-april-24-2023/499-66fed9cd-6d5f-4d18-9021-22d33de4fd7f
»

▫️Chapel Hill police arrest man for kidnapping 5-year-old
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — A man was charged with kidnapping five-year-old Arielle Williams after an AMBER Alert was issued. Officers said she was found safe by Lillington police in Harnett County. They arrested Dustin Taylor Oakley, 28, of Raleigh. Oakley was charged with first degree kidnapping, felony larceny, misdemeanor larceny, possession of a stolen motor vehicle and felony possession of stolen goods.
https://www.cbs17.com/news/local-news/orange-county-news/chapel-hill-police-arrest-man-for-kidnapping-5-year-old-police-say/ 

▫️Hearing continued again for Alexandria psychiatric nurse accused of human trafficking
A hearing in the case of an Alexandria psychiatric nurse accused of human trafficking and other charges was continued again last week. Mark Damian deClouet Jr. was arrested by the Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office on Feb. 2, 2022, and officials from Rapides and Grant parishes held a news conference to announce that and ask for potential victims to come forward.
https://www.thetowntalk.com/story/news/2023/04/24/september-hearing-set-for-alexandria-man-facing-trafficking-drug-charges/70147263007/        (VIDEO)
» https://news.yahoo.com/hearing-continued-again-alexandria-psychiatric-203828875.html 

▫️Task force in Kane County working to combat child pornography, online exploitation of children
Since August 2022, the Child Exploitation Unit has investigated 187 tips, created 55 criminal case investigations, served 91 search warrants, identified approximately 40 victims and arrested nine adult offenders, officials said.
https://news.yahoo.com/task-force-kane-county-working-231700328.html 

▫️Two men sentenced in Palm Beach County human trafficking operation
WEST PALM BEACH — Two men accused of forcing women to work as prostitutes in a Palm Beach County human trafficking ring had their cases resolved this month with separate plea agreements. Floyd "Fish Grease" Lopez, 39, received a sentence of 15 years in prison on April 13 after he pleaded guilty to five counts of human trafficking in addition to charges of false imprisonment and aggravated battery. On April 18, co-defendant Demertius Wells, 37, who agreed to cooperate with the state's prosecution of Lopez, received a five-year sentence after he pleaded guilty before Suskauer to five counts of human trafficking and one count each of sexual battery and deriving proceeds from prostitution.
» https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/crime/2023/04/25/two-men-sentenced-in-palm-beach-county-human-trafficking-operation/70135971007/
» https://www.yahoo.com/news/two-men-trafficked-women-sex-090550019.html 

▫️Thai woman sentenced role in international sex trafficking ring
Sumalee Intarathong, 62, was sentenced before U.S. District Judge Donovan Frank in St. Paul to time served since her arrest in 2016 and $500,000 in restitution to the victims. She also agreed to be removed from the U.S. to Belgium or Thailand and will be turned over to Immigration and Customs Enforcement to carry out the court’s order.
https://news.yahoo.com/thai-woman-sentenced-role-international-223000062.html 

▫️Illinois man sentenced to 75 years for sextortion of minors after HSI Chicago investigation
BENTON, Ill. — A U.S. District Court judge sentenced an Illinois man to 75 years in federal prison on April 17. A jury found him guilty of conducting a sextortion scheme on a popular social media platform with multiple victims ranging in ages from 11 to 17 years old. The conviction follows a Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Springfield investigation. The jury convicted Michael A. Ferris, 44, of Mill Shoals, of 25 felony counts of extortion, cyberstalking, and production, distribution and possession of child pornography in November 2022.
https://www.ice.gov/news/releases/illinois-man-sentenced-75-years-sextortion-minors-after-hsi-chicago-investigation

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▫️Sheriff's Office arrest six for alleged human trafficking involving over 150 victims
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC — The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office is a member of the Coastal Carolina Human Trafficking Task Force which arrested the individuals related to an ongoing human trafficking investigation. The investigation spanned over the last six months and involved over 150 victims. The charges were related to the criminal activity of Cape Fear Escorts/Entertainers.  Cape Fear Escorts/Entertainers would recruit victims by promising them thousands of dollars for dancing, but would, in turn, have the victims engage in commercial sex and took proceeds from it.  All these incidents took place in the New Hanover County Area, according to the Sheriff’s Office. The NHCSO says the investigation is ongoing and asks anyone with information to contact them by calling 910-798-4200 or submit an anonymous tip online at https://www.nhcgov.com/1066/Submit-a-Crime-Tip.
» https://www.wwaytv3.com/sheriffs-office-arrest-six-for-alleged-human-trafficking-involving-over-150-victims/
» https://www.wect.com/2023/04/26/six-charged-human-trafficking-investigation-involving-over-150-victims/
» https://news.yahoo.com/six-charged-connection-human-trafficking-170546235.html 

▫️Operation Cyber Spear: Undercover sting ‘targeting suspects that are targeting children’
ST. GEORGE — Multiple suspects were arrested during a recent statewide sting operation that targeted online predators seeking to commit crimes against children. In addition to 10 arrests, three search warrants were served, and additional arrests are possible, police said.
https://www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/archive/2023/04/25/cgb-operation-cyber-spear-undercover-sting-targeting-suspects-that-are-targeting-children/#.ZEkEsnZBzDd 

▫️Ex-CHP officer of Redding convicted of child porn possession
A former California Highway Patrol officer from Redding pleaded guilty on Tuesday in federal court to a charge of possessing child pornography while he still worked for the state law enforcement agency. Timothy Allen Horwath, 53, knowingly received visual depictions of children engaging in sexually explicit conduct from Feb. 25, 2019, through Oct. 10, 2019, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Sacramento announced in a news release.
» https://www.sacbee.com/news/local/crime/article274716976.html
» https://www.justice.gov/usao-edca/pr/retired-chp-officer-pleads-guilty-receipt-child-pornography 

▫️Level 3 Sex Offender Accused Of Assaulting MIT Student In Boston's Back Bay
Nahom Getaneh, who was wanted on two warrants including failure to register as a sex offender, was arrested on Tuesday, April 25, Boston Police report. Getaneh, age 33, allegedly assaulted an MIT student in the area of Beacon Street and Public Alley 908 on Saturday, April 22, Boston25 reports. Getaneh will appear in Boston Municipal Court on charges of assault with intent to rape and indecent assault and battery related to this most recent incident, Boston Police said.
» https://www.wcvb.com/article/boston-police-seek-to-identify-sexual-assault-suspect-back-bay-1682437898/43698525#        (VIDEO)
» https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/man-arrested-connection-sexual-assault-mit-student-bostons-back-bay/GGRDMQBG4JGVXG6G3WUDTXGLAU/
» https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/nahom-getaneh-mit-student-sex-assault-sorority-house-back-bay-boston/ 

▫️Former McDonald’s supervisor accused of impregnating young employee facing charges
LOGANVILLE, Ga. — A local police chief confirms a former McDonald’s supervisor has now been charged with child molestation and other crimes involving a young woman who worked at the restaurant. Jamira Sampson was already on the sex offender registry. A lawsuit shows Sampson was convicted of two sex offenses years before he was hired by the McDonald’s at 4638 Atlanta Highway in Loganville and that he was on the sex offender registry when hired and placed in a supervisory role.
https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/gwinnett-county/former-mcdonalds-supervisor-accused-impregnating-young-employee-facing-charges/T3XL4XXVQ5CGPEBEB4BVVQPZKU/ 

▫️Men from Goose Creek, North Charleston arrested on child exploitation charges
CHARLESTON, S.C.  — Two Lowcountry men are facing several charges following their arrests last week, the South Carolina Attorney General's Office announced on Wednesday. Bobby Knight Jr., 69, of Goose Creek, is charged with one count of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor and nine counts of third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor. Meanwhile, Zachary Acard, 36, of North Charleston, is charged with three counts of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor and six counts of third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor.
https://abcnews4.com/news/local/men-from-goose-creek-north-charleston-arrested-on-child-exploitation-charges-zachary-acard-new-york-bobby-knight-jr-south-carolina-attorney-general-alan-wilson-sexual-predators-wciv 

▫️Arkansas man sentenced to 30 years for child exploitation
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A Fayetteville man was sentenced April 25 in the Eastern District of Arkansas to serve 30 years in federal prison for production of child sexual abuse material. A Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Fayetteville investigation revealed that Steven Luckett, 38, sexually assaulted five minor children — some for years.
https://www.ice.gov/news/releases/arkansas-man-sentenced-30-years-child-exploitation 

▫️More than 20 foster children sue Clearwater foster family for decades of mental, physical, sexual abuse
CLEARWATER, Fla. - More than 20 former and current foster children are suing a foster family in Clearwater. The lawsuit alleges decades of mental, physical and sexual abuse. Some of the alleged victims say they were subjected to manual labor from sun up to sun down, left with little food to eat and cruel living conditions. The 669-page lawsuit filed in Pinellas County Circuit Court describes allegations of mental, physical and sexual abuse against Clearwater couple and former foster parents Jerold and Jacklyn Logemann dating back to 1997.
https://www.fox13news.com/news/more-than-20-foster-children-sue-clearwater-foster-family-for-decades-of-mental-physical-sexual-abuse        (VIDEO) 

▫️Redlands parents demand action on sex abuse claims in district
REDLANDS, Calif. - Parents of children within the Redlands Unified School District are demanding transparency and action amid sexual abuse claims and allegations that school administrators allegedly tried to cover up. A board meeting with dozens of parents in attendance was held Monday night following a CBS News investigation that aired earlier this month, uncovering child sex abuse allegations dating as far back as 1999. 
https://www.foxla.com/news/redlands-parents-demand-action-on-sex-abuse-claims-in-district 

▫️Church, school leader charged; allegedly groomed child for years
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A former Mid-South church leader and Christian school administrator is accused of persuading a high school student to engage in sexual activity online, and then recorded that activity without the victim’s knowledge. John “Jay” Brownlow, 32, allegedly groomed the teen, a Westminster Academy student, at the peak of the pandemic, and installed cameras in the boy’s bedroom without him knowing.
» https://www.actionnews5.com/2023/04/26/church-school-leader-charged-allegedly-groomed-child-years/
» https://www.bishop-accountability.org/2023/04/church-school-leader-charged-allegedly-groomed-child-for-years/ 

▫️Johnny Johnson handed execution date after beating six-year-old girl to death with bricks
A man who brutally beat a six-year-old girl to death with bricks and tried to sexually assault her more than 20 years ago has been handed an execution date. The Missouri Supreme Court in the US has said Johnny Johnson, 45, will be put to death August 1 at a state prison. Cassandra 'Casey' Williamson went missing in July 2002, with dozens of volunteers joined police in the search for the little girl who was a kindergartner at Valley Park Elementary School.
https://www.express.co.uk/news/us/1761886/johnny-johnson-death-sentence-casey-williamson-dxus 

▫️Man arrested for attempted kidnapping of a girl walking to school
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — A man was arrested Tuesday in Salt Lake City for attempting to kidnap a 12-year-old girl as she walked to school. According to the Salt Lake City Police Department, Jose Arquimides Manzanarez Munoz, 53, attempted to pick up the 12-year-old girl, who was walking to Liberty Elementary School, by asking if she needed a ride and offering her money. The girl said no and started to walk away, but Munoz reportedly drove his truck in the direction of the girl, possibly to prevent her from leaving the area. The girl said she ran away and reported the incident to a trusted person at her school.
» https://www.abc4.com/news/local-news/man-arrested-for-attempted-kidnapping-of-a-girl-walking-to-school/
» https://www.fox13now.com/news/local-news/man-arrested-for-allegedly-trying-to-kidnap-girl-walking-to-school-in-salt-lake-city 

▫️Del Rio Sector agents arrest MS-13 gang member and four sex offenders | U.S. Customs and Border Protection
https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/local-media-release/del-rio-sector-agents-arrest-ms-13-gang-member-and-four-sex-offenders 

▫️Missing Texas teens sold for sex in Missouri
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – Teens being sold for sex from a room in a St. Louis County Renaissance Hotel, turned out to be missing juveniles from Texas. Court records indicate the 16 and 17-year-old victims are wards of the Texas Department of Children and Family Services, which had reported them missing from the Dallas area. The girls were rescued in February by U.S. Marshals and a special regional St. Louis County Police Task Force.
https://www.ketk.com/news/missing-texas-teens-sold-for-sex-in-missouri/ 

▫️Former NC trooper arrested for assaulting, trafficking Charleston teen
CHARLESTON, S.C. – A former North Carolina state trooper accused of sexually assaulting and trafficking a teenage girl was arrested Monday in Charleston. David William Hollars (55) was taken into custody by the Charleston Police Department (CPD) with assistance of the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), Homeland Security Investigations, and the Attorney General’s Office. According to law enforcement, the victim’s parent reported the crimes in late March. The girl was between the ages of 14 and 15 when the crimes occurred.
https://www.wspa.com/news/state-news/former-nc-trooper-arrested-for-assaulting-trafficking-charleston-teen/ 

▫️Softball coach from Clay County facing multiple life sentences for child porn
ORANGE PARK, Fla. — A softball coach from Orange Park has been indicted on six counts of 'producing or attempting to produce' child porn, according to a release from the Department of Justice Wednesday. Officials say that there were four child victims. Andrew Lynn Overheul, 43, is facing up to 180 years in federal prison if convicted. The mandatory minimum for his charges is 15 years.
https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/local/clay-county-softball-coach-facing-multiple-life-sentences-child-porn/77-9071a0c7-6f64-497a-8702-f4e6b369e7d1 

▫️Kentucky State Police Looking for Man Wanted for Failing to Comply with Sex Offender Registry
Kentucky State Police are looking for 53 year old Stephen Wooton, who is wanted for failing to comply with the sex offender registry. Wooton is described as standing 6 feet tall with blue eyes. Officials ask that if you have any information concerning Stephen Wooton’s whereabouts to call Kentucky State Police Post 13 in Hazard at 606-435-6069.
https://www.q95fm.net/2023/04/26/kentucky-state-police-looking-for-man-wanted-for-failing-to-comply-with-sex-offender-registry/ 

▫️Lorain HS teacher being investigated for inappropriate phone call
LORAIN, Ohio — A teacher at Lorain High School is being investigated for an alleged inappropriate phone call with a student, the Lorain Police Department confirmed to 3News. According to the Lorain City School District, the teacher in question tendered his resignation effective on Wednesday, April 26. Lorain police tell 3News that it was contacted on April 11 and has received a video of a recorded phone conversation between a current female student at Lorain High School and a male teacher. The recorded conversation includes inappropriate comments that are sexual in nature and discussion of the teacher visiting the student’s home.
» https://breaking911.com/ohio-hs-teacher-resigns-after-video-of-phone-call-with-student-goes-viral-on-tiktok/        (VIDEO)
» https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/local/lorain-county/lorain-high-school-teacher-investigated-inappropriate-phone-call-with-student/95-e711077a-b58e-4154-8dcc-f9218abee6b5        (VIDEO) 

▫️Boca Raton Man Charged With Kidnap, Smuggling, More
A West Boca Raton man is facing multiple charges following his arrest Wednesday by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. While the arrest report continues to be processed, jail records reviewed by BocaNewsNow.com reveal that Leonel Harari of Grand Verde Way is now charged with: “Kidnap — coerce (to) commit sexual activity involving an adult for human trafficking,” “Smuggling — smuggle illegal individual into state,” “public order crimes — use 2-way communication device to facilitate felony,” “Procure for prostitution — live off earnings of prostitution,” “Obstructing justice,” and “Larceny — grand theft.”
https://bocanewsnow.com/2023/04/27/major-arrest-boca-raton-man-charged-with-kidnap-smuggling-more/ 

▫️School district custodian arrested on child porn charges, say NY State Police
A custodian in the Schoharie Central School District is facing child pornography charges. James Lethco, 50, of Middleburgh was arrested after a search of his home on Wednesday, investigators said, which came after a tip.
» https://www.msn.com/en-us/video/peopleandplaces/school-district-custodian-arrested-on-child-porn-charges-say-ny-state-police/vi-AA1aokRR        (VIDEO)
» https://wnyt.com/top-stories/schoharie-school-custodian-facing-child-pornography-charges/ 

▫️Santa Monica to pay $122.5 million settlement to sex abuse victims
Santa Monica police allowed a civilian employee to volunteer in a youth program — where he went on to molest more than 200 children — despite a 1991 background check that revealed he was arrested as a teen for molesting a toddler he baby-sat, according to a report reviewed by The Times. Santa Monica will pay $122.5 million to 124 people who alleged suffered sexual abuse as children at the hands of a former city employee who volunteered with the Police Activities League, attorneys said. The settlement, approved Tuesday night by the Santa Monica Council, brings to nearly $230 million the total amount paid by the city to resolve legal claims brought against the city over the alleged actions of Eric Uller, who killed himself in 2018 after being charged with various molestation counts.
» https://abc7.com/santa-monica-settlement-child-sex-abuse-claims-eric-uller/13189971/        (VIDEO)
» https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/santa-monica-to-pay-122-5-million-settlement-to-sex-abuse-victims/
» https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-04-27/santa-monica-knew-sexual-predator-had-molestation-arrest-as-teen 

▫️4 men convicted for sexually abusing children in Sarasota
SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. — Four men, including a pastor, have been convicted for sexually abusing children since February 2023 in Sarasota, according to a news release. Sarasota police say Clifton Bean, John Smith and Bicente Morales have all been sentenced to life in prison. On April 20, 2023, Juan Castanon Jr. was convicted on two counts of sexual battery upon a child less than 12 years of age, one count of lewd/lascivious molestation, and battery upon a child less than 12 years of age. Castanon Jr.’s sentencing is scheduled for May 16, 2023.
» https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/crime/4-men-convicted-of-sexual-abuse/67-14a704ec-6303-4889-8567-59aade29088e
» https://www.mysuncoast.com/2023/04/27/sarasota-police-sentenced-4-crimes-against-children/ 

▫️Alleged serial sexual predator indicted, Phoenix police seeking 7th victim
PHOENIX — The Phoenix Police Department announced Thursday that a serial sexual assault suspect has been indicted, but authorities still need the public’s help in locating a final victim. Tyler Munguia, 25, was indicted on 59 felony charges, including sexual assault and kidnapping, on incidents involving six victims, police said. A seventh victim is believed to be out there, prompting police to ask for assistance in locating the woman. Anyone with information about the identify of the woman should contact the Phoenix Police Department 602-262-6151.
» https://ktar.com/story/5489336/serial-phoenix-sexual-assault-suspect-indicted-search-continues-for-final-victim/
» https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix-breaking/2023/04/28/phoenix-police-seek-7th-victim-of-man-accused-of-raping-6-other-women/70161547007/
»

▫️Search for missing Maryland child leads investigators to human trafficking suspect
Man kidnapped, raped child reported missing from other State
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — A man accused of sex offenses, abduction, and human trafficking of a child victim is arrested in Asheville. Police said in a news release Thursday, April 27, that 21-year-old Oscar Yobani Solis-Berduo was having an "inappropriate sexual relationship" with a missing child out of Maryland. Solis-Berduo is charged with abduction of a child, statutory rape of a child under 15 years of age, and human trafficking of a child victim.
» https://www.foxcarolina.com/2023/04/27/search-missing-child-leads-investigators-human-trafficking-suspect/
» https://wlos.com/news/local/man-arrested-abducting-sex-offense-human-trafficking-asheville-missing-maryland-child
» https://www.wyff4.com/article/man-kidnapped-raped-child-missing-north-carolina/43728161# 

▫️Mesquite couple arrested in St. Louis for sex trafficking, 2 teenagers rescued
Two North Texas teenagers are safe this morning after being rescued from a Mesquite couple who was selling them for sex in St Louis. Both suspects, identified as 18-year old Chantel Robinson and 22-year old Joemarius Green, are now behind bars.
https://www.audacy.com/krld/news/local/mesquite-couple-arrested-in-st-louis-for-sex-trafficking 

▫️Private school administrator in Fulton County arrested on child porn charges
An administrator at a private school in Sandy Springs is now behind bars. Christopher Winslow, the Chief Financial Officer at the Mount Vernon School, was arrested on Thursday, according to jail records. Sandy Springs police say Winslow was in possession of child sexual abuse material. He was arrested and charged with two counts of sexual exploitation of children.
» https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/private-school-administrator-fulton-county-011011151.html
» https://www.11alive.com/article/news/crime/sandy-springs-mount-vernon-school-official-arrested-sexual-exploitation-of-children/85-e5dc28cd-7cd2-49f9-8660-1b7447eb2d78 

▫️Serial Sexual Predator Found Guilty on Over 20 Crimes Against Teens
Jordan Martins has been found guilty of over 20 crimes against teens Thursday afternoon. He was found guilty of 14 counts of sexual assault of a child, four counts of involuntary deviant sexual intercourse and multiple counts of coercion along with other related crimes. Martins, now 22, is what prosecutors call a serial sexual predator. Over the course of several years, dating back to when he was in middle school and just 14, Martins sexually assaulted dozens of victims and extorted them to keep them quiet.
https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/serial-sexual-predator-found-guilty-on-over-20-crimes-against-teens/3554995/        (VIDEO) 

▫️Cape Fear Escorts under investigation for at least 15 years, prosecutor says more suspects in human trafficking string likely
WILMINGTON, N.C. - The sixth suspect in a human trafficking investigation turned himself in to authorities on Thursday. Chandler Anderson appeared in court before a judge Thursday afternoon. Prosecutor Connie Jordan also mentioned that Cape Fear Escorts, the company the six suspects worked for, has been under investigation for at least 15 years. Jordan also mentioned that while this might be the tip of the iceberg for these six defendants, she believes there will be more defendants in the future as this investigation continues.
https://www.wect.com/2023/04/28/cape-fear-escorts-under-investigation-least-15-years-prosecutor-says-more-suspects-human-trafficking-string-likely/ 

▫️Man arrested for kidnapping, rape of child in South Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A man has been charged with kidnapping and raping a child in South Memphis. MPD arrested 29-year-old Laderio Gordon on April 27, court records show. An arrest affidavit accuses Cordon of kidnapping and raping a 12-year-old girl two weeks prior on April 13, 2023. That 12-year-old girl was walking to school in the area of Ethlyn Avenue and Silver St. when Gordon pulled out a gun and ordered her into his 2018 Ford Escape, investigators said. 
https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/man-arrested-for-kidnapping-rape-of-child-in-south-memphis/article_75834ba4-e5d8-11ed-a585-4b8800aadf5e.html  

▫️Attempted kidnapping on Bridgeport school grounds: Police
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — A Bridgeport man is accused of trying to kidnap a high school student and lure another teen into his car, according to police. Bridgeport police were called to Central High School around 11 a.m. Thursday after a student lost contact with another student leaving the school. The 18-year-old student told police that a man, identified by police as Antonio Dossantos, 36, tried to lure her into his car on the school campus.
» https://www.fox61.com/article/news/local/fairfield-county/bridgeport-connecticut-man-attempt-kidnap-high-school-student-campus-police/520-65b3762d-f78a-47aa-8a8c-2ff79f61740a
» https://www.kplctv.com/2023/04/28/man-accused-trying-kidnap-two-high-school-students/ 

▫️California woman jumps out third-story window to escape ‘vicious’ pimp known as ‘Dice Capone,’ prosecutors say
Seattle, Washington — Winston Cornell Burt has been indicted this week on several charges after a woman made a harrowing escape from him in Seattle. When an Uber driver saw the woman in trouble, he picked her up. According to the US Attorney’s Office, Burt then chased them in his car and fired rounds at the van. The ridesharing driver was likewise armed and responded by firing back. Self-identified “pimp” Winston Cornell Burt, also known as ‘Dice Capone,’ has been federally charged with sex trafficking through force, fraud and coercion, transportation of an adult female for prostitution through coercion and enticement, and two counts of unlawful possession of firearms. 
» https://www.dailynews.com/2023/04/28/california-woman-jumps-out-third-story-window-to-escape-vicious-pimp-prosecutors-say/
» https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/04/28/california-woman-jumps-out-third-story-window-to-escape-vicious-pimp-prosecutors-say/ 

▫️Two Jones County Men Arrested for the Sexual Exploitation of Children
Gray, GA – On Thursday, April 20, 2023, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes (CEACC) Unit executed two residential search warrants regarding separate child exploitation investigations. As a result of these investigations, Jonathan Dylan Wright, age 29, of Gray, GA, was arrested and charged with six counts of sexual exploitation of children, possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) (three counts) and distribution of CSAM (three counts).  Matthew Jared Mixter, age 32, of Gray, GA, was arrested and charged with one count of sexual exploitation of children, distribution of CSAM. Additional charges may be forthcoming.
https://gbi.georgia.gov/press-releases/2023-04-27/two-jones-county-men-arrested-sexual-exploitation-children 

▫️Former Valdosta police, school resource officer sentenced in child porn case
VALDOSTA, Ga. - A former elementary school resource officer and Valdosta police officer has been sentenced to over a decade in prison for producing child pornography, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Georgia. Jonathan Eric Hancock, 32, was sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of production of child sexual abuse material.
https://www.walb.com/2023/04/27/former-valdosta-police-school-resource-officer-sentenced-child-porn-case/ 

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▫️Omaha man sentenced to 27 years in prison for sex trafficking of minor by force
OMAHA, Neb. - A 43-year-old Omaha man was sentenced to 27 years in prison for sex trafficking of a minor by force. The U.S. Attorney announced on that James Ferman Chatman was sentenced on Thursday to federal court in Omaha. According to court documents, law enforcement began investigating in September 2021 after getting information from FBI Innocence Lost that a missing 17-year-old female was actively being advertised online for commercial sex in Omaha.
https://rivercountry.newschannelnebraska.com/story/48804579/omaha-man-sentenced-to-27-years-in-prison-for-sex-trafficking-of-minor-by-force
» https://www.justice.gov/usao-ne/pr/omaha-man-sentenced-sex-trafficking-minor-force 

▫️Michigan priest pleads guilty to molesting 5-year-old boy after family funeral
A Michigan priest who preyed on a 5-year-old boy after a family funeral in 1987 pleaded guilty this week to sexual assault, the state’s attorney general confirmed. Vincent DeLorenzo, 84, who served for many years in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lansing, pleaded guilty to one count of attempted criminal sexual conduct in the first degree. Prosecutors agreed to dismiss charges in connection with the sexual assault of another 5-year-old boy starting in 1995 through 2000.
» https://news.yahoo.com/michigan-priest-pleads-guilty-molesting-004329098.html
» https://www.michigan.gov/ag/news/press-releases/2023/04/25/former-flint-area-priest-pleads-guilty-in-criminal-sexual-conduct-case 

▫️High number of pending sex abuse cases in Linn County
CEDAR RAPIDS -- The Linn County Attorney’s Office has 66 sexual assault cases pending, the highest in recent years, but prosecutors and advocates agree there doesn’t seem to be an alarming increase of incidents -- just more being reported to authorities
https://www.thegazette.com/crime-courts/high-number-of-pending-sex-abuse-cases-in-linn-county/ 
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▫️Thaddeus Allen wanted: Man convicted of trafficking skipped final day of trial, is now considered a fugitive
HOUSTON, Texas - With the possibility of decades behind bars looming, a man skipped the final day of trial in his trafficking case and is now considered a fugitive. Thaddeus Allen, 34, was found guilty by a jury on Tuesday after only 20 minutes of deliberating in a seven-day trial. Although Allen was absent from court, the trial continued and a jury found him guilty of human trafficking. Due to his lengthy arrest history, he was sentenced to 75 years in prison. Allen also has pending charges for promoting prostitution involving multiple women. Anyone with information on Allen’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Harris County District Attorney’s Office at (713) 274-5800 or email: da@dao.hctx.net.
» https://abc13.com/houston-crime-thaddeus-allen-wanted-man-convicted-of-trafficking-suspect-skips-final-day-trial/13156182/        (VIDEO)
» https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/pimp-convicted-in-texas-jumps-bail-could-be-in-las-vegas/
» https://www.ktnv.com/news/crime/texas-authorities-say-convicted-human-trafficker-could-be-traveling-to-las-vegas 

▫️Former Pikeville teacher, coach arrested on child porn charges
CUMMING, Ga. — A former Pikeville High School teacher and volleyball coach has been arrested on child porn and sexual exploitation charges in Georgia. James Andrew “Drew” Cecil, 38, of Cumming, Ga., was arrested April 21, on nine counts of possessing child pornography and one count of sexual exploitation of children. The charges came about after the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
https://mountain-topmedia.com/former-pikeville-teacher-coach-arrested-on-child-porn-charges/ 

▫️Springville teacher arrested on child pornography charge
BUFFALO, N.Y. - After multiple investigations and reviews by the FBI offices in both Buffalo and Miami, it is alleged that 45-year-old Frank Noesen III of Holland, had been communicating with a 15-year-old girl in Dover, N.H. since at least August 2022 on Snapchat. Noesen is accused of directing the girl to send pictures and videos that constituted child pornography. It is further alleged that Noesen also sent sexually explicit images of himself to the teen.
https://www.wivb.com/news/crime/springville-teacher-arrested-on-child-pornography-charge/ 

▫️Carr: Fulton County Sheriff’s Deputy Arrested, Indicted for Human Trafficking in Cobb County
FAYETTEVILLE, WV — After a four-day trial, a federal jury has found a former Fayette County law enforcement officer Larry Allen Clay Jr., 57, of Fayetteville, guilty of child sex trafficking and obstruction of justice. According to a criminal complaint, on two separate occasions in June 2020, Clay, who, at the time, was an employee of the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department and the Chief of Police for the Gauley Bridge Police Department, paid $50 to Kristen Naylor-Legg to have sex with a 17-year-old girl.
» https://law.georgia.gov/press-releases/2023-04-28/carr-fulton-county-sheriffs-deputy-arrested-indicted-human-trafficking
» https://www.wvnstv.com/news/crime/fayette-county-crime/former-fayette-county-officer-found-guilty-of-child-sex-trafficking-and-obstruction-of-justice/
» https://www.wsaz.com/2023/04/28/former-police-chief-found-guilty-child-sex-trafficking-charges/ 

▫️Prostitution sting results in 18 arrests in Orange County
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrests of the 18 men on Friday, April 28. According to police, the men are accused of attempting to hire prostitutes for sex.
https://www.orlando-news.com/2023/04/28/prostitution-sting-results-in-18-arrests-in-orange-county/ 

▫️Former DFCS employee accused of molesting children in his care
GORDON COUNTY, Ga. — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested a former Division of Family and Child Services employee, accused of abusing children in his care. Roy Payne was arrested Friday after agents were asked to investigate by the Gordon County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office was alerted of allegations that Payne, a Calhoun resident, had sexually abused children while working for DFCS, according to a release from the GBI.
» https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/former-dfcs-employee-arrested-accused-molesting-children-in-care-gbi-calhoun-gordon-county/85-cee88f60-9597-4ba4-8cd8-41b50a7c88de
» https://gbi.georgia.gov/press-releases/2023-04-28/calhoun-man-arrested-child-abuse-investigation 

▫️Sacramento man known as "Roseville Mike" arrested for human trafficking of a child
ANDERSON, Calif. - A man known as “Roseville Mike” was arrested for human trafficking of a minor, Police say. Police received reports of multiple sex crimes involving an underage person in Anderson. Initially, Police say the victim reported having contacted the suspect via social media, saying they contacted a man known as “Roseville Mike.”  Three additional teenage victims of “Roseville Mike” were identified during the investigation. Police confirmed the real identity of “Roseville Mike” in April 2023, identifying him as Ahmad Shamsey Ali Haqq, 33, of Sacramento. If you have additional information regarding the case, contact Anderson Police Department at 530-245-6526.
» https://www.actionnewsnow.com/news/local/sacramento-man-known-as-roseville-mike-arrested-for-human-trafficking-of-a-child/article_b1314f14-e634-11ed-96fc-c3ac90ecf2ed.html
» https://krcrtv.com/news/local/anderson-police-arrest-sacramento-man-for-trafficking-a-minor-following-investigation 

▫️STM teacher facing charges after suggestive video surfaces
A fired St. Thomas More Catholic High School teacher has been arrested and is being held in St. Martin Parish after a video circulated online that appears to show him saying sexually suggestive things to someone he says he tutors. Jacob de la Paz, 33, was arrested Thursday night and federally charged with enticing a minor to produce child pornography/child sexual assault material, according to media reports citing the Department of Homeland Security.
» https://www.theadvocate.com/acadiana/news/crime_police/stm-teacher-facing-charges-after-suggestive-video-surfaces-jacob-de-la-paz/article_9b459560-e612-11ed-ab89-8ba1a79a8e71.html
» https://www.bishop-accountability.org/2023/04/fired-stm-teacher-arrested-facing-charges-of-enticing-a-minor-to-produce-porn/ 

▫️Jury awards Riverside woman $2.3 billion in a sex abuse lawsuit that had involved the Mormon church
The panel in Riverside County Superior Court awarded damages Tuesday to a woman described in court papers only as Jane Doe, who said she was sexually assaulted by her stepfather from age 5 until she was 14, according to an announcement by the law firm of Gary A. Dordick.
» https://www.bishop-accountability.org/2023/04/jury-awards-riverside-woman-2-3-billion-in-a-sex-abuse-lawsuit-that-had-involved-the-mormon-church/
» https://www.bishop-accountability.org/2023/04/2-3b-awarded-in-sex-abuse-lawsuit-that-named-mormon-church/ 

▫️Alleghany Sheriff arrests Covington man in child crimes investigation
ALLEGHANY COUNTY, Va. — The Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office reports a man was arrested during an online child crimes investigation on April 27th. Deputies say their investigation was directed toward certain crimes surrounding children. During their investigation officers learned that 52-year-old David Wayne Persinger, of Covington, had allegedly agreed to meet with a minor for inappropriate activities.
https://www.wfxrtv.com/news/local-news/alleghany-highlands-news/alleghany-sherriff-arrests-covington-man-in-child-crimes-investigation/ 

▫️Man Charged With Making Child Sex Tapes In Wallkill
Richard Rosa, was arrested in Orange County on Tuesday, April 25 in Wallkill following an investigation that found he met an underage female with the intent to engage in sexual relations, said Lt. Robert McLymore, of the Wallkill Police. Rosa was also found to be in possession of sexually explicit material involving a minor, McLymore said.
https://dailyvoice.com/new-york/northorange/man-charged-with-making-child-sex-tapes-in-wallkill-police-say/ 

▫️Foster family accused of abusing five rescued Turpin siblings appear in court
The foster dad accused of sexually and physically abusing five of the younger Turpin children has appeared in court in Riverside, California, accompanied by his wife and daughter. Marcelino Olguin, 64, was arrested in January 2021 and hit with 13 charges, including three counts of performing a lewd act with a child under 14, four counts of performing a lewd act with a child aged 14/15 and multiple counts of willful child cruelty. Cops say Olguin was aided during his reign of terror by his wife Rosa, 59, and daughter Lennys, 38 – both of whom are also charged with several counts of willful child cruelty, witness intimidation and another of fraud, all of which apply to nine foster children who lived with them at their Perris, California, home.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12022123/Foster-family-accused-abusing-five-rescued-Turpin-siblings-appear-court.html 

▫️Rexburg man sentenced for role in Idaho Falls sex-trafficking scheme
IDAHO FALLS – A 23-year-old Rexburg man was sentenced after pleading guilty to rape on Wednesday. District Judge Dane Watkins Jr. sentenced Isaac Anthony Ybarra to nine to 24 years in prison. Ybarra was charged with one count of felony rape – preventing resistance with threat, harm and intoxication, in June 2021. The dropped charges included felony rape of a victim who is 16 or 17 years of age, felony causing or permitting a child to engage or be used in child sexually exploitative material, felony possession of a controlled substance, misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance, misdemeanor consuming or possession an alcoholic beverage while driving, and misdemeanor battery.
https://www.eastidahonews.com/2023/04/rexburg-man-sentenced-for-role-in-idaho-falls-sex-trafficking-sche 

▫️More than 40 human trafficking lawsuits filed against hotel companies
COLUMBUS, Ohio — More than 40 individual human trafficking lawsuits have been filed against hotel companies through attorney Steven Babin and his law firm, Babin Law. The lawsuits have been filed against major hotel companies including Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, Red Roof Inns, and Choice Hotels International for allowing trafficking to occur on their property and profiting from human trafficking.
https://www.wtol.com/article/news/more-than-40-human-trafficking-lawsuits-filed-hotel-companies/530-b0c54a7c-6fe0-4d5d-800f-a3e8a89d3bba 
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▫️Virginia woman arrested for allegedly abducting 3-year-old at mall
A Virginia woman was arrested on Thursday for allegedly abducting a 3-year-old child at the Tysons Corner Center mall. Jane Pyo, 33, was charged with abduction, possession of burglarious tools and assault on law enforcement. She was also charged with trespassing and was served an outstanding warrant for failure to appear. Fairfax County police officers observed Pyo talking with the child and taking the child's hand. Pyo then reportedly walked into Tysons Corner Center with the child. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to submit tips to 703-246-7800.
» https://www.foxnews.com/us/virginia-woman-arrested-for-allegedly-abducting-3-year-old-at-mall-police
» https://www.wtap.com/2023/05/01/woman-accused-abducting-3-year-old-mall-play-area/?outputType=apps 

▫️Nurse and owner of Inside Golf in Ames arrested for sexual exploitation of a minor
A nurse practitioner and one of the owners of an indoor golf business in Ames has been arrested and charged with sexual exploitation of a minor. Ames police arrested Carl D. Markley, 44, on Friday following an "extensive investigation" into allegations that Markley sexually abused a child, according to a news release. Markley is a registered nurse practitioner in Ames and also is one of the owners of indoor recreation businesses Inside Golf and Perfect Games.
https://news.yahoo.com/nurse-owner-inside-golf-ames-175842440.html  

▫️Man is arrested in Georgia and faces 1,200 charges of child sexual exploitation
A man was arrested for possessing child pornography and now faces charges of sexual exploitation of minors in Georgia. He was detained by law enforcement officials and now faces more than 1,200 charges of child sexual exploitation. The man was identified as Joshua Rivers. who was wanted by the Hall County Sheriff’s Office, according to information from WSB-TV. During a police operation carried out last Wednesday, officials from the Sheriff’s office seized at least 15 different electronic devices, where they found hundreds of images of child pornography.
https://morningexpress.in/man-is-arrested-in-georgia-and-faces-1200-charges-of-child-sexual-exploitation/  

▫️Delaware State Police S.O.A.R. Searching for Wanted Sex Offenders
The Delaware State Police Sex Offender Apprehension and Registration Unit (S.O.A.R.) is currently looking for the following (3) wanted sex offenders after they either failed to register or re-register at their current address. If anyone knows the location of these individuals, they are asked to call 302-672-5306. Information may also be provided by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
https://dsp.delaware.gov/2023/04/28/delaware-state-police-s-o-a-r-searching-for-wanted-sex-offenders-33/ 

▫️Violent Brooklyn pimp slapped with 21-year prison stint for sex trafficking teenage girls
Joseph Harris, 41, was arrested in May 2018 for brutalizing and threatening the victims while forcing them to engage in sex acts for his profit across 10 terrifying months, officials said Friday. The violent pimp, known by the nickname “Luis Santana,” menaced one victim at gunpoint before posting a photo of the incident on Instagram, and dragged another across a floor soaked with bleach in a dispute over cash. Harris also had sex with girls as young as 14 while holding them inside the residence on St. Mark’s Place in Prospect Heights beginning in July 2017 and continuing until his arrest, officials said. The defendant fed the trapped women with a variety of drugs, including ecstasy, cocaine, marijuana and pills, officials said, and forced them to have regular sex with him when not working.
» https://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/nyc-crime/ny-sex-trafficking-sentence-20230429-nhwijpyqb5dgjpw75uquigpzhi-story.html
» https://morningexpress.in/brooklyn-pimp-sentenced-to-21-years-in-prison-for-teen-sex-trafficking/  

▫️L.A. County facing up to 3,000 plaintiffs in sex abuse cases
Two weeks ago, in an otherwise dry budget document, county officials delivered figures that stunned even some of the most seasoned California sex abuse attorneys. County officials predicted that they may be forced to spend between $1.6 billion and $3 billion to resolve roughly 3,000 claims of sexual abuse that allegedly took place in the county’s foster homes, children shelters, and probation camps and halls dating to the 1950s. Veteran sex abuse attorneys are calling for an outside investigation, saying that not even they realized the full scope of the alleged abuse taking place in county facilities. Experts say the volume is unlike anything they’ve heard of in local government.
» https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-05-01/la-county-prepares-for-litigation-sexual-abuse-lawsuits
» https://www.bishop-accountability.org/2023/05/decades-of-failures-leave-l-a-county-facing-up-to-3-billion-in-sex-abuse-claims/  

▫️Disney World Employee Arrested, Allegedly Filmed Hundreds of Upskirt Videos of Attendees Over the Past 6 Years
A former Walt Disney World employee who worked at Disney's Hollywood Studios was arrested for allegedly recording "upskirt" videos of female park guests. Jorge Diaz Vega, 26, admitted to police that he took inappropriate videos of guests at different Disney parks during the last six years, according to the police report. A Disney spokesperson told WFTV on April 22 that Vega no longer works for the company.
» https://popculture.com/trending/news/disney-world-employee-jorge-diaz-vega-arrested-filmed-upskirt-videos-6-years/
» https://www.wftv.com/news/local/disney-hollywood-studios-employee-arrested-taking-nearly-500-upskirt-videos-guests/7JLPSPSA4VCKLK4ZNSCRLC3ITA/ 

Who Is Jesse McFadden? Details of Suspect After 7 Bodies, including those of two missing teens,  Found in Oklahoma

Convicted rapist Jesse McFadden had been scheduled to appear in court on the same day that seven bodies – including that of him and two missing teenage girls – were found on a rural property in Oklahoma. 

Missing teens were supposed to be going swimming with felon’s daughter. While the bodies are yet to be officially identified, Okmulgee County Sheriff Eddy Rice said the bodies were believed to include those McFadden and 14-year-old Ivy Webster and 16-year-old Brittany Brewer.

Ivy and Brittany were named in an Amber Alert on Monday morning after disappearing while in his company.
» https://www.newsweek.com/jesse-mcfadden-suspect-7-bodies-oklahoma-ivy-webster-brittany-brewer-1797746
» https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/oklahoma-bodies-found-jesse-mcfadden-henryetta-brittany-brewer-b2330627.html
»  https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/may/01/seven-bodies-found-oklahoma-missing-teens
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▫️27 arrested after human trafficking operation in Lubbock - West Texas head softball coach arrested, later resigns
Between April 28-30, the department's Special Operations Division, along with the Texas Department of Public Safety, The Lubbock Sheriff’s Department and the Lubbock Fire Department, conducted a human trafficking operation. This resulted in multiple people arrested on suspicion of solicitation prostitution, prostitution, narcotic charges, and warrants, according to the release. According to an announcement by the Bushland Independent School District, now-former middle school cross country and Head Softball Coach John Blair told the district of his arrest over the weekend and “immediately tendered his resignation,” before being directed not to return to district property.
https://www.lubbockonline.com/story/news/crime/2023/05/01/27-arrested-after-human-trafficking-operation-in-lubbock/70171662007/
» https://www.kcbd.com/2023/05/01/lpd-arrests-27-human-trafficking-operation/
» https://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/state-regional/bushland-independent-school-district-head-softball-coach-resigns-after-lubbock-arrest/ 

▫️Crackdown nets 33 arrest
JONESBORO — The crackdown for sex offenders who failed to register or failed to report changes in addresses totaled 33 arrests, according to the Jonesboro Police Department on Monday.
https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/crackdown-nets-33-arrests/article_c834d078-5e38-5511-94f3-11258dd24d50.html 

▫️12 men arrested in prostitution sting in Claremont
CLAREMONT, Calif. – Claremont police recently arrested a dozen men for allegedly soliciting prostitution from undercover officers posing as prostitutes, authorities said Monday.
https://2urbangirls.com/2023/05/12-men-arrested-in-prostitution-sting-in-claremont/ 

▫️Three men arrested in child sex sting during NFL 2023 Draft in Kansas City
Three men who traveled to Clay County during the NFL 2023 Draft in Kansas City to allegedly engage in sex with children were arrested as part of a sting operation by the Clay County Sheriff’s Office and Homeland Security Investigations, the sheriff office announced Monday. The men allegedly chatted online with members of the Clay County Sheriff’s Office and Homeland Security Investigations Kansas City pretending to be “children” or adults offering children for sex, according to a news release from the sheriff’s office.
» https://www.mycouriertribune.com/news/3-face-charges-from-operation-targeting-child-sexual-exploitation-during-nfl-draft/article_1e8919d8-e857-11ed-b312-c39d02134966.html
» https://www.wpsdlocal6.com/news/authorities-arrest-3-men-accused-of-traveling-to-clay-county-for-sex-with-minors-during/article_8379b49c-e85c-11ed-a1ff-0f53e9ee4cd5.html 

▫️Texas DPS: Three arrested for solliciting a minor in Odessa during human trafficking operation
Three people are facing felony charges after being arrested in Odessa following a joint human trafficking operation, according to the Department of Public Safety. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Criminal Investigations Division (CID) conducted an online solicitation of a minor operation between April 26-29.
» https://www.mrt.com/news/crime/article/texas-dps-three-arrested-odessa-human-18073598.php
» https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/texas-dps-arrests-three-individual-in-joint-human-trafficking-operations/513-c256626d-0a0a-4c6e-b8ba-26dbedf8e054 

▫️Monroe duo arrested for alleged sex trafficking of minor
MONROE, La. - The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office conducted a months-long sex trafficking investigation involving a 15-year-old victim. OPSO arrested Demartavis Baker on April 11 and Shimedra Hunter on April 29. OPSO deputies found that a 15-year-old victim was allegedly being trafficked by Hunter and involved in pornography for two years by several individuals, which was led by Demartavis Baker and Shimedra Hunter.
https://www.knoe.com/2023/05/01/monroe-duo-arrested-alleged-sex-trafficking-minor/ 

▫️Three child enticement arrests six day span
BOISE, Idaho — Within a span of six days, between April 21 and April 27, Boise Police Department's Special Victims Unit (SVU) detectives arrested three suspects in three unrelated investigations for online child enticement. According to the Boise Police Department (BPD), all of the victims were under the age of 16. Detectives, along with other adults aware of the crimes were able to intervene before any of the victims suffered physical harm.
https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/boise-police-child-enticement-arrests-six-day/277-fa827e7f-1216-42ba-9a96-9355b00439fc 

▫️U.S. Attorney Charges Former Westchester County Board Of Legislators Employee With Attempted Enticement Of A Minor
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that ANAND SINGH, 33, of Tarrytown, New York, is charged with one count of attempted enticement of a minor, which carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in prison and a maximum sentence of life in prison.  The allegations have rocked Westchester’s Board of Legislators over the last couple weeks. Lawmakers accused now-former board chair Catherine Borgia of not doing enough when she was made aware of a possible damning video allegedly featuring Singh in December.
» https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/pr/us-attorney-charges-former-westchester-county-board-legislators-employee-attempted
» https://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay?newsID=1075679
» https://www.thestatesman.com/world/15031773-1503177302.html
» https://www.globalvillagespace.com/GVS-US/former-westchester-aide-charged-in-predator-sting-video-feds/ 

▫️Police: Kan. teen employee foils alleged attempted kidnapping
A teenage girl was able to escape from a man -armed with a knife- who allegedly attempted to kidnap her as she checked out at an east Salina grocery store Friday night. Police believe they have identified the man, but have not yet made an arrest.
https://hayspost.com/posts/ceacf248-a2aa-49f2-b59c-fe5cb667a75c 

▫️GBI Makes Arrest in Child Sexual Assault Investigation, Child Hospitalized
Homerville, GA – The GBI arrested and charged Erik Otoniel Ramos Perez, age 24, of Pearson, GA, with rape, aggravated child molestation, kidnapping, home invasion in the 1st degree, aggravated battery, aggravated assault, two counts of false imprisonment, tampering with evidence, and obstructing persons making emergency telephone calls stemming from an incident involving two children that occurred on Saturday, April 29, 2023. The Homerville Police Department requested the GBI investigate the incident after a 911 call was received regarding a child having been sexually assaulted at a home in the 400 block of Old Fargo Highway in Homerville. The child was initially taken to Satilla Memorial Hospital, then taken to Savannah Memorial Hospital due to the extent of her injuries. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the GBI Region 4 Douglas Office at (912) 389-4103.
» https://www.wtxl.com/news/local-news/gbi-arrest-made-in-homerville-child-sexual-assault-investigation
» https://gbi.georgia.gov/press-releases/2023-05-02/gbi-makes-arrest-child-sexual-assault-investigation 

▫️Man pleads guilty to child sex trafficking in Yates County
Penn Yan, N.Y. — A harrowing story of sexual exploitation and abuse unfolded Monday afternoon in Yates County Court, as the man at the center of a sex trafficking investigation that led to 18 arrests across the Southern Tier reached a guilty plea. Prosecutors said Andrew Daugherty, 49, of Dundee, sexually exploited a child over the course of seven years.
https://13wham.com/news/local/man-pleads-guilty-to-child-sex-trafficking-in-yates-county 

▫️California man sentenced to almost two decades in prison for sex trafficking of two minors
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — A 33-year-old man was sentenced to 19 years and seven months in prison for sex trafficking of two minors at the Desert Star Motel in 2019, U.S. Department of Justice officials in Fresno said. Darnell Bernard Edwards, of Antioch, pleaded guilty to charges in December. Edwards took two underage girls to the motel and other locations in California and ordered them to make $500 a day through prostitution in April and May 2019, according to US DOJ officials and court filings.
» https://fox40.com/news/california-connection/california-man-sentenced-to-almost-two-decades-in-prison-for-sex-trafficking-of-two-minors/
» https://www.kron4.com/news/antioch-man-sentenced-to-more-than-19-years-in-prison-for-desert-star-motel-sex-trafficking/ 
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▫️Wisconsin's Most Wanted: Brianna Killingworth accused of child trafficking
MILWAUKEE - The U.S. Marshals and the Milwaukee Police Department need your help in finding 27-year-old Brianna Killingworth. She is accused of trafficking a child, possession of cocaine, possession of narcotics, and possession of amphetamines. Her co-defendant, 50-year-old Antwan Battles is in custody. U.S. Marshals ask anyone with information on her whereabouts to send tips to the U.S. Marshals tip line at 414-297-3707. You will remain anonymous.
https://www.fox6now.com/news/wisconsins-most-wanted-brianna-killingworth-child-trafficking
 

▫️Genesee Co. residents arrested for trafficking children on dark web
GENESEE CO., Mich. - Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson announced the arrest of four people accused of taking part in human trafficking and distributing child porn through the dark web. During the investigation, officials were led to a house on Chatham Lane Drive in Grand Blanc Township, where they received jurisdiction to seize child porn from the location, Swanson said. The search warrant they used to seize the material was also used to arrest 36-year-old Preston Creed Boehm. GHOST then executed another search warrant on a house in Burton on Dec. 20, 2022. That search led to the arrest of three Burton residents in connection with Boehm’s operation. Crystal Benton, 42, Nicholas Dunn, 41, and Joshua Hippensteel, 45, were arrested. “What they did as four adults, who were charged with taking care of children, they exploited the children,” he said. The suspects exploited the children, groomed, and drugged them to monetize their sexual acts, Swanson said, adding the suspects groomed the children with THC-laced gummy candy. The house in Burton was the epicenter for the human trafficking ring, Swanson said, adding that it was where all the child porn was manufactured and distributed to the Grand Blanc Township residence which was then distributed to the dark web by Boehm. Swanson said the investigation is still in progress, stating he believes more people are involved and there are more victims.
» https://www.wnem.com/2023/05/05/genesee-co-residents-arrested-dark-web-human-trafficking-children/ 
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▫️Feds: Canton man paid woman in Philippines to send him live child porn
CANTON, Mich. - A Canton man is facing charges after authorities allege he paid a sex trafficker in the Philippines $30-40 for live videos of young girls being sexually abused. Authorities say Charles Calahan Lowe, 49, exchanged more than 1,600 text messages with the known sex trafficker instructing her about what he wanted to see in the live abuse videos. The girls, some as young as 3, were abused in real time to create sexually explicit videos and images shared over Skype. The woman in the Philippines also has been arrested and charged overseas, with many children being rescued from her operation. This was all part of an international sex trafficking operation that the feds had been investigating for nearly 10 years, arresting more than 100 people worldwide. This week, Lowe, a 49-year-old engineer from Canton, became defendant No. 112.
https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/05/05/feds-canton-man-philippines-child-porn/70188166007/
» https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/canton-man-accused-of-paying-sex-trafficker-in-philippines-for-live-videos-of-children-being-sexually-abused
» https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/canton-man-charged-with-conspiring-to-produce-child-porn-as-part-of-10-year-long-sex-trafficking-investigation/
» https://www.justice.gov/usao-edmi/pr/child-predator-charged-conspiring-produce-child-pornography-part-international-sex 

▫️Man allegedly drives from Washington to molest Utah child
SALT LAKE CITY — A man from Washington State allegedly drove 10 hours to Utah with the sole intent to sexually assault a 5-year-old child, according to the Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office. Samuel Fukuyama, 30, of Pasco, Wash., has been charged on Friday, May 5, with two first-degree felony counts of attempted rape of a child. He is currently being held without bail. Fukuyama reportedly said he knew based on what he said in the chat with the undercover agent that he was going to go to prison for a long time.
» https://www.fox13now.com/news/crime/man-drove-10-hours-to-sexually-assault-utah-5-year-old-charges-say
» https://www.abc4.com/news/crime/man-allegedly-drives-from-washington-with-intent-to-molest-utah-child/ 

▫️Boone Township school board member, Little League VP arrested on child solicitation charge
A member of the Metropolitan School District of Boone Township who also was on the board of Hebron Little League was arrested Thursday in Goshen on a felony charge of child solicitation after allegedly trying to meet up with a 14-year-old girl named “Payton” who was actually a member of Bikers Against Predators, an organization that goes after alleged child predators. Shawn Ensign, 47, of Hebron, who began his four-year term on the school board on Jan. 1, 2021, is in custody at the Elkhart County Correctional Complex
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/boone-township-school-board-member-little-league-vp-arrested-on-child-solicitation-charge/ar-AA1aNZrY 

▫️Soccer coach accused of sexually assualting minors in Westlake Village; LASD seek more victims
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. - A 65-year-old soccer coach has been accused of sexually assaulting minors in the Westlake Village area and investigators believe there may be more victims who have not come forward. According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Ernandes Evaristo Dasilva, who also goes by Nando, had access to student athletes under the age of 14 and was allegedly involved in incidents dating back to 2011. Anyone with information is urged to contact the LASD's Special Victims Bureau toll free hotline at 877-710-5273.
https://abc7.com/soccer-coach-sexual-assaults-ernandes-evaristo-dasilva-los-angeles-county-sheriffs-department-sex-crimes-against-children-under-age-of-14/13216158/  

▫️Banks County Man Arrested for the Sexual Exploitation of Children
Baldwin, GA – On Sunday, April 30, 2023, Steven Kyle Caudell, age 34, of Banks County, Georgia, was arrested on 9 counts of Sexual Exploitation of Children after an investigation conducted by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes (CEACC) Unit. The investigation began after receiving a CyberTip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children about Caudell’s internet activity related to him possessing child sexual abuse material.
https://gbi.georgia.gov/press-releases/2023-05-05/banks-county-man-arrested-sexual-exploitation-children 

▫️Texas Top 10 sex offender captured in Lubbock
LUBBOCK, Texas — A Texas Top 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender, Stacey Lee Allen, 48, of Sierra Blanca, was captured in Lubbock, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. 
https://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/local-news/texas-top-10-sex-offender-captured-in-lubbock-dps-said/  
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U.S. Marshals Searching for Fugitive and Missing Child From Ohio

Cleveland, OH – The U.S. Marshals Service Missing Child Unit (MCU) and Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) are investigating the whereabouts of Jonathan Jones (33) and Kaitlyn Coones (17). Jones is wanted by the Wood County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) for pandering obscene material and child endangerment and Coones is a reported endangered missing child from Canton, OH.

Coones was reported missing to Canton Police on April 11, 2023. The NOVFTF and MCU have been working with the WCSO and Canton Police to arrest Jones and recover Coones. They are believed to be together and last seen near the Mexican border in Arizona.

Anyone with information concerning a wanted fugitive can contact the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force at 1-866-4WANTED (1-866-492-6833), or you can submit a web tip. Reward money is available, and tipsters may remain anonymous.

» https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/us-marshals-searching-for-fugitive-believed-to-be-with-missing-northeast-ohio-teenager-in-arizona/ar-AA1aPvFI
» https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/us-marshals-fugitive-last-seen-with-missing-canton-girl-in-arizona-wanted-in-toledo/ar-AA1aPELx
» https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/2023/05/06/marshals-fugitive-jones-coones-toledo-canton-ohio/70191078007/
» https://www.usmarshals.gov/news/press-release/us-marshals-searching-fugitive-and-missing-child-ohio 

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▫️HPD’s ‘Operation Firestorm’ cracks down on illegal game rooms, sex trafficking
The Honolulu Police Department is cracking down on crime. HPD executed a multi-agency sting Wednesday, May 10 called Operation Firestorm. It targeted suspected illegal game rooms, massage parlors, drug operations and sex crimes.
» https://www.khon2.com/hawaii-crime/operation-firestorm-rips-through-illegal-activities-on-oʻahu/ 
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▫️20 arrests made in sex offender verification sweep of Las Vegas
Twenty people were arrested for failing to obey sex offender registration laws during a routine sex offender verification operation this month, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department announced Monday. From May 8 to May 12, law enforcement contacted 1,725 sex offenders throughout the Las Vegas valley, police stated in a news release.
https://www.ktnv.com/news/crime/20-arrests-made-in-sex-offender-verification-sweep-of-las-vegas-valley 

▫️ NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Four men have been arrested for allegedly seeking illicit sex from minors following a multi-agency undercover operation, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.
https://www.wsmv.com/video/2023/05/18/4-arrested-human-trafficking-sting/ (video)
https://www.wsmv.com/2023/05/17/tbi-4-arrested-middle-tennessee-human-trafficking-undercover-operation/ 

▫️ A man from Michigan was arrested last week over claims he groomed a 15-year-old boy, lured him with money and allegedly raped him.
https://nypost.com/2023/05/17/sex-offender-groomed-raped-and-infected-15-year-old-boy-with-hiv-cops/ 

▫️ Disgraced science teacher accused of raping student 15 or younger caught AGAIN with child she must ‘stay away’ from: Sheriff
https://lawandcrime.com/crime/disgraced-science-teacher-accused-of-raping-student-15-or-younger-caught-again-with-teen-she-must-stay-away-from-sheriff/?utm_source=lac_smartnews_redirect 

▫️ A child care worker in Vero Beach is facing felony charges, accused of abusing one of the children in the child care facility.
Olivia Tyree, 25, is charged with child abuse
https://www.wpbf.com/article/child-care-worker-in-vero-beach-arrested-accused-of-abusing-child/43911101 

▫️ Former Medal of Valor recipient with the LAPD accused of molesting underage boys, including 2 relatives
Paul Razo, 46, was arrested by detectives with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s special victims unit Wednesday after he was charged with eight counts of lewd acts upon a child, the district attorney’s office said Monday in a news release.
» https://www.theblaze.com/news/former-medal-of-valor-recipient-with-the-lapd-accused-of-molesting-underage-boys-including-2-relatives
» https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-05-15/ex-lapd-officer-charged-with-sexually-assaulting-4-children 

▫️  A San Antonio man is now in jail while facing accusations of child trafficking and having sex with a child.
https://www.ktsa.com/man-accused-of-child-trafficking-sexual-assault-of-a-child-arrested-while-out-on-bond/ 

▫️ The last five years, though, have generated a mountain of evidence confirming at least one critique of Hollywood nudity and sex scenes: They are part of a culture of sexual exploitation and abuse in which powerful men take advantage of women, scarring them.
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/hollywood-sex-scenes-and-nudity-have-always-been-exploitative 

▫️Suspected Colorado Child Sexual Predator Captured in South America
A suspected child predator who fled the country while he was awaiting trial in Colorado has been arrested in South America. Bobby Stark, 52, was arrested in El Paso County in April 2022 after a “lengthy and complex investigation” that began in October 2020, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said.
https://www.crimeonline.com/2023/05/16/suspected-colorado-child-sexual-predator-captured-in-south-america/ 

▫️ TAMPA, Fla.  — Twelve people were arrested in an undercover human trafficking sting at a local hotel, according to Hillsborough County deputies.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said it conducted its undercover operation targeting those looking to purchase sex from sex workers on May 16 and May 17.
https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/12-arrested-in-hillsborough-county-human-trafficking-sting/ 

▫️Man Charged With Kidnapping Teenage Girl At Nashville Park Before Adding Himself To Her Social Media, Cops Say
NASHVILLE – Investigation by Special Victims Division detectives led to the identification and arrest of Louis Felipe Martinez, 27, who is charged with kidnapping and assault after he approached a 17-year-old female walking her dog at William A. Pitts Park Tuesday afternoon.
https://breaking911.com/man-charged-with-kidnapping-teenage-girl-at-nashville-park-before-adding-himself-to-her-social-media-cops-say/ 

▫️ 7 men arrested at Beaumont motel after law enforcement officials conduct joint human trafficking operation
This is the first ever FBI-led online covert initiative in this area, according to a news release from the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.  
https://www.12newsnow.com/article/news/crime/7-men-arrested-beaumont-motel-fbi-human-trafficking-operation/502-ce793528-af37-453b-a8c8-8e5da1db1ecf 

▫️Suspect in rape of Maryland teen is illegal migrant from El Salvador: ICE, additional victims sought
The Montgomery County Police Department announced the arrest of 20-year-old Jose Roberto Hernandez-Penal, identified by some media outlets as Jose Roberto Hernandez-Espinal, last week. An ICE spokesperson told a local Fox News affiliate on Friday that Hernandez-Espinal is from El Salvador and illegally entered the United States in 2013. Detectives are urging anyone who believes themselves to be a victim to contact SVID at (240) 773-5050 or Crime Solvers of Montgomery County toll-free at 1-866-411-TIPS(8477).
https://www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcgportalapps/Press_Detail_Pol.aspx?Item_ID=43377
» https://justthenews.com/nation/crime/suspect-rape-maryland-teen-illegal-migrant-el-salvador-ice 

▫️ Arrest warrant issued for Utah ‘Superman’ accused of trafficking of teen girl
https://www.abc4.com/news/top-stories/arrest-warrant-issued-for-utah-superman-accused-of-trafficking-of-teen-girl/ 

▫️ Man who goes by ‘Thor’ suspected of sex assault on a child and worked around kids in Colorado
Authorities in Colorado are seeking other potential victims as a man is suspected of child sex assault. On Wednesday, Parker Police shared a photo of Jason Carey. Carey was reportedly taken into custody in Missouri recently as he is accused of sexual misconduct with underage victims. If you have information you would like to share with investigators about Carey, email dcsotips@dcsheriff.net.
» https://www.kktv.com/2023/05/17/man-who-goes-by-thor-suspected-sex-assault-child-worked-around-kids-colorado/
» https://www.denverpost.com/2023/05/17/child-sexual-assault-victims-parker-jason-lee-carey/ 

▫️  A San Antonio man is now in jail while facing accusations of child trafficking and having sex with a child.
https://www.ktsa.com/man-accused-of-child-trafficking-sexual-assault-of-a-child-arrested-while-out-on-bond/ 

▫️Illinois Dad Finds Predator Hiding in Daughter’s Closet
Junsuk Park, 39, is accused of using Snapchat to arrange a sexual encounter with a 13-year-old girl in Rockford, Illinois.
https://www.insideedition.com/illinois-dad-finds-predator-hiding-in-daughters-closet-cops-81498 

▫️ Suspect in the rape of a 15-year-old and an adult woman days later in Maryland was illegally in the United States, according to an Immigrations and Customs Enforcement spokesperson. 
The Montgomery County Police Department announced the arrest of 20-year-old Jose Roberto Hernandez-Penal, identified by some media outlets as Jose Roberto Hernandez-Espinal, last week.
https://justthenews.com/nation/crime/suspect-rape-maryland-teen-illegal-migrant-el-salvador-ice 

▫️ A man was arrested in Wirt County Wednesday on 43 counts relating to the sexual abuse of five minors, according to the Wood County Sheriff’s Office.
https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/wirt-county-wv/man-arrested-in-wirt-county-on-43-counts-related-to-sexual-abuse-of-minors/ 

▫️ A child care worker in Vero Beach is facing felony charges, accused of abusing one of the children in the child care facility
Olivia Tyree, 25, is charged with child abuse
https://www.wpbf.com/article/child-care-worker-in-vero-beach-arrested-accused-of-abusing-child/43911101 

▫️ An 84-year-old county commissioner in Southeast Georgia was arrested and charged with child molestation and sexual battery on Wednesday after a four-month investigation, authorities said.
https://www.wabe.org/county-commissioner-charged-with-child-molestation-in-southeast-georgia/ 

▫️ Ex-wife of Griffin man sheds light on child abuse allegations
According to the arrest warrants, the boy was confined in his home and was not given food, water, and light for extended periods of time.
https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2023/05/17/ex-wife-griffin-man-sheds-light-child-abuse-allegations/ 

▫️Child trafficking exposed: Oakland woman sold 9-year-old girl to child molester
OAKLAND — A city resident was sentenced last month to 18 years in prison for repeatedly selling a 9-year-old girl to a 40-year-old man who molested her, court records show. Jamia Crochett, 38, pleaded no contest to human trafficking and child molestation charges in exchange for the 18-year prison term.
https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/05/05/child-sex-trafficking-exposed-oakland-woman-sold-9-year-old-girl-to-child-molester/ 

▫️ A Weare man will spend 32 years to life in prison after pleading guilty to dozens of charges related to the sexual abuse of a child.
https://www.wmur.com/article/jason-lewis-sentenced-child-sexual-abuse/43934083 

▫️Teen, 13, Saves 8-Year-Old Sister From Attempted Kidnapping With Slingshot
A teenager helped save his younger sister from an alleged kidnapper by shooting the suspect with his slingshot, Michigan authorities said.
» https://www.insideedition.com/teen-13-saves-8-year-old-sister-from-attempted-kidnapping-with-slingshot-cops-81458
» https://abcnews.go.com/US/teen-slingshot-save-sister-alleged-kidnapper-police/story?id=99304792 

▫️Pennsylvania man kidnapped, beat teen, abandoned her at Arby's
ALLEGHENY COUNTY, Pa. — A Johnstown man is facing serious charges after allegedly picking up a teen in Philadelphia before leaving her beaten and abandoned at an Arby’s nearly 5 hours away. Mikhail Martin, 25, of Johnstown was arrested and charged with the kidnapping of a minor, aggravated assault, unlawful restraint of a minor, false imprisonment of a minor, interference of child exchange and simple harassment.
» https://www.abc27.com/pennsylvania/pennsylvania-man-kidnapped-beat-teen-abandoned-her-at-arbys-police-said/
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▫️ Kershaw County man arrested on child sexual abuse material charges
https://www.wistv.com/2023/05/18/kershaw-county-man-arrested-child-sexual-abuse-material-charges/ 

▫️ Biological daughter testifies in child abuse case against Smith County woman accused of abusing her adopted sons
https://www.cbs19.tv/video/news/local/biological-daughter-testifies-in-child-abuse-case-against-smith-county-woman-accused-of-abusing-her-adopted-sons/501-79a22c76-06c4-4364-8ff2-dd873015fafc 

▫️ Hickory Woman Charged with Child Abuse Resulting in Injury
https://whky.com/hickory-woman-charged-with-child-abuse-resulting-in-injury/

▫️ Trial shifts to defense for Whitehouse woman accused of child abuse
https://www.kltv.com/2023/05/18/trial-shifts-defense-whitehouse-woman-accused-child-abuse/ 

▫️ PSP: Father, grandmother charged with child abuse after 7-month-old suffers 5 broken ribs
https://wjactv.com/news/local/psp-father-grandmother-charged-with-child-abuse-after-7-month-old-suffers-5-broken-ribs 

▫️ Former Rockville Police Officer Sentenced To 42 Months In Federal Prison For Possessing Over 12,000 Depictions Of Child Pornography
https://mocoshow.com/blog/former-rockville-police-officer-sentenced-to-42-months-in-federal-prison-for-possessing-over-12000-depictions-of-child-pornography/ 

▫️Delaware State Police S.O.A.R. Searching for 3 Wanted Sex Offenders
https://dsp.delaware.gov/2023/05/19/delaware-state-police-s-o-a-r-searching-for-wanted-sex-offenders-36/ 

▫️Alleged Sex Trafficking Ring Busted: Couple Arrested After Victim Claims Being Forced Into Prostitution
https://coralspringstalk.com/couple-arrested-sex-trafficking-ring-46679 

▫️Northwestern abduction attempt: James Saye charged in Evanston attempted kidnapping at Northwestern University on Dillo Day 2023
https://abc7chicago.com/evanston-attempted-kidnapping-abduction-northwestern-university/13280401/         (VIDEO) 

▫️Monroe County VIPER task force arrests school official in human trafficking operation
MONROE COUNTY, MICH. -A Jefferson Schools official was arrested Tuesday as part of a human trafficking prevention operation, police say.According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, the county’s Violent Internet and Predator Exploitation Response Task Force was conducting its operation when Keith Williams, 30, attempted to solicit sexual acts from what he allegedly believed to be a 14-year-old girl.
https://www.13abc.com/2023/05/10/monroe-county-viper-task-force-arrests-school-official-human-trafficking-operation/ 

▫️Police: Men believed they were meeting underage Miami girls for sex, SWAT officers were waiting
MIAMI – Anthony Infante told police officers he wanted to rescue two teenage girls from prostitution in Miami after he got caught up in an undercover operation, records show. Infante and Schneider Colon both walked into a hotel room expecting minors involved in prostitution but instead found police officers who were trained in special weapons and tactics, police records show. The operation involved the Miami Police Department and The Department of Homeland Security. Detectives were asking anyone with information about the suspects’ alleged involvement in prostitution with minors to call Miami-Dade County Crime Stoppers at 305-471-8477.
https://www.local10.com/news/local/2023/05/18/police-men-believed-they-were-meeting-underage-miami-girls-for-sex-swat-officers-were-waiting/ 

▫️Ohio Catholic priest convicted of sex trafficking, abusing churchgoing minors into adulthood
Michael Zacharias, 53, of Findlay, was charged with coercion and enticement, sex trafficking of a minor, and sex trafficking of an adult by force, fraud, or coercion, News Center 7 previously reported.
» https://www.foxnews.com/us/ohio-priest-convicted-sex-trafficking-charges-including-minor
» https://www.whio.com/news/local/ohio-catholic-priest-convicted-sex-trafficking-abusing-churchgoing-minors-into-adulthood/NKEPFSTOOBEL7LNSM6FFXGGUTY/ 

▫️Ohio human trafficking sting leads to arrest of 10 men, including a teacher and sex offender
https://meaww.com/ohio-human-trafficking-sting-leads-to-arrest-of-10-men-including-a-teacher-and-sex-offender 

▫️ JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Disclaimer: Some of the details included in this story are graphic. Discretion advised.
A Jacksonville woman who was already in jail on child abuse and child neglect charges is now facing a second-degree murder charge in connection with the death of a 5-month-old boy, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2023/05/18/jso-adds-murder-charge-to-jacksonville-woman-facing-child-abuse-neglect-charges-in-death-of-5-month-old/ 

▫️U.S. Marshals Operation Ready or Not, Here We Come Nets Seven Non-Compliant Sex Offenders
https://www.usmarshals.gov/news/press-release/us-marshals-operation-ready-or-not-here-we-come-nets-seven-non-compliant-sex 

▫️ “Teacher of the Year” Arrested and Charged with Statutory Rape of a Student – Police Say There May Be More Victims
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2023/05/teacher-year-arrested-charged-statutory-rape-student-police/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=teacher-year-arrested-charged-statutory-rape-student-police 

▫️ Vale couple face felony child abuse charges after spanking 6-year-old, deputies say
https://www.qcnews.com/news/u-s/north-carolina/lincoln-county/vale-couple-face-felony-child-abuse-charges-after-spanking-6-year-old-deputies-say/ 

▫️ Woman in viral video falsely accusing family of child abuse granted diversion program
https://kesq.com/news/2023/05/18/woman-in-viral-video-falsely-accusing-family-of-child-abuse-granted-diversion-program/ 

▫️ The last five years, though, have generated a mountain of evidence confirming at least one critique of Hollywood nudity and sex scenes: They are part of a culture of sexual exploitation and abuse in which powerful men take advantage of women, scarring them.
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/hollywood-sex-scenes-and-nudity-have-always-been-exploitative 

▫️Elyria man gets life in prison for human trafficking crimes
Lorain County Common Pleas Judge James Miraldi on Thursday sentenced Steven Gilbert, 36, to life in prison. The violent prostitution ringleader will only be eligible for parole after he has served at least 172 1/2 years, meaning he is almost certain to die while incarcerated.
https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/crime/elyria-man-sentenced-at-least-172-years-prison-human-trafficking/95-7d52434c-50f4-493b-b9dd-499fdc73a762 

▫️Cry Freedom Missions expands to fight multi-billion-dollar scourge of human trafficking,  150 victims
The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office in Wilmington, N.C., announced in April 2023 that a six-month investigation by the Coastal Carolina Human Trafficking Task Force had ended with the arrest of six men charged with human trafficking. The involvement of at least 150 victims had been disclosed thus far. From the New Hanover Sheriff’s statement: “The charges were related to the criminal activity of Cape Fear Escorts/Entertainers. Cape Fear Escorts/Entertainers would recruit victims by promising them thousands of dollars for dancing, but would, in turn, have the victims engage in commercial sex and took proceeds from it. All these incidents took place in the New Hanover County Area.” 
https://www.pregnancyhelpnews.com/cry-freedom-missions-expands-to-fight-multi-billion-dollar-scourge-of-human-trafficking 

▫️Ex-LAPD Officer Charged With Sex Abuse Dies in Custody
A former Los Angeles Police Department officer who was charged with sexually assaulting four young boys at his Covina-area home died while in custody, officials said Monday. Sheriff's department officials said only that Paul Razo, 46, died of medical complications. The agency said he died while being treated for a pre-existing medical condition.
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/local-2/ex-lapd-officer-charged-with-sex-abuse-of-boys-dies-in-custody/3158047/ 

▫️Three people facing charges in sex trafficking case in Brown County
GEORGETOWN, Ohio - Three people have been arrested in a sex trafficking case in Brown County. James Paul, Erin Schumacher, and Jimmy Schumacher have all been indicted, according to Brown County court documents. Paul, documents show, is facing 15 felonies, which include commercial sex acts, corrupting another with drugs, unlawful sexual conduct with minors and felonious assault.
https://www.fox19.com/2023/05/22/three-people-facing-charges-sex-trafficking-case-brown-county/ 

▫️Former St. John Vianney school nurse charged with sex crimes against underage student
KIRKWOOD — A former nurse at St. John Vianney High School here has been charged with felony sex crimes after admitting to sexual contact with an underage student. Erin Foerstel, 43, of Kirkwood, faces charges of statutory sodomy in the second degree and sexual contact with a student younger than 17, the age of consent in Missouri.
» https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/former-st-john-vianney-school-nurse-charged-with-sex-crimes-against-underage-student/article_36ad8b6c-eb85-11ed-a510-2b86f80b2d82.html
» https://www.bishop-accountability.org/2023/05/former-st-john-vianney-school-nurse-charged-with-sex-crimes-against-underage-student/ 

▫️Cincinnati man arrested, charged with sex trafficking & exploiting teens
Federal agents arrested a Cincinnati man today on charges alleging he sexually trafficked and exploited two teenage girls. Kelly Richards, 42, appeared in federal court in Cincinnati at 1:30pm today. His case was unsealed at that time.
https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdoh/pr/cincinnati-man-arrested-charged-sex-trafficking-exploiting-teens 

▫️Former BPD officer charged with child sex abuse crimes
BALTIMORE — A Baltimore City police officer was arrested after being indicted for child sexual abuse offenses alleged to have occurred between 2011 and 2013. Larry Tucker, 56, has been charged with nine felony counts of sex abuse of a minor, two felony counts of sexual solicitation of a minor, two felony counts of child pornography, two counts conspiracy to commit sexual offense in the third degree and one misdemeanor count conspiracy to commit sexual offense in the fourth degree. Maryland State Police are asking that if anyone has information relevant to this investigation, to contact them at the North East Barrack at 410-996-7800.
» https://www.wmar2news.com/local/former-bpd-officer-charged-with-child-sex-abuse-crimes
» https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/baltimore-city-police-officer-charged-with-sex-abuse-crimes/
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▫️Oahu man Brent Gaston arrested for online child trafficking bust
HONOLULU - Brent Gaston is the latest man to be caught during an online child trafficking sting after allegedly making arrangements to meet with children younger than 12 years old. He thought he was talking to a parent willing to traffic young children but little did he know, he was talking to an officer specialized in child exploitation.
https://www.kitv.com/news/crime/oahu-man-brent-gaston-arrested-for-online-child-trafficking-bust/article_97b15ca0-f912-11ed-8597-3f112532d58b.html 

▫️17-year-old girl kidnapped, sexually assaulted gets help from convenience store clerk in OKC
OKLAHOMA CITY — A convenience store clerk helped a 17-year-old girl, who was kidnapped and sexually assaulted, escape her suspected captor. According to a probable cause affidavit, the 17-year-old was kidnapped by a man holding a rope in his hand, threatening her on Friday afternoon. The suspect allegedly told her if she asked for help, he would kill her.
https://www.fox23.com/news/local/17-year-old-girl-kidnapped-sexually-assaulted-gets-help-from-convenience-store-clerk-in-okc/article_2f833806-f962-11ed-817e-4b8b532c8071.html 

▫️DeKalb girl found dead: Convicted sex offender Timothy Doll arrested in DeKalb murder of Gracie Sasso Cleveland after body found
DEKALB, Ill. - A convicted sexual predator has been charged on Monday night in the murder of a 15-year-old DeKalb girl who disappeared last week. Police have arrested and charged 29-year-old Timothy Doll with the murder and numerous other crimes. He is a convicted sex offender who lives in an upstairs apartment in the building. A GoFundMe has been set up to help cover the costs of Gracie's funeral.
https://abc7chicago.com/body-found-in-dekalb-murder-girl-dead-gracie-sasso/13224755/ 

▫️Two sentenced for sex- trafficking minor

▫️Former Westlake Schools Superintendent Arrested in Sex Trafficking Sting
Dan Keenan, who for years served as superintendent for the Westlake school system and who is currently the executive director of the Martha Holden Jennings Foundation, was among ten men arrested in a recent human trafficking sting in North Olmsted conducted by the Northeast Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force and partner agencies.
https://www.clevescene.com/news/former-westlake-schools-superintendent-arrested-in-sex-trafficking-sting-41984059 

▫️Former Page High School teacher, coach facing new charges out of Winston-Salem
GREENSBORO, N.C. — New details tied to Winston-Salem have emerged as new sex crime charges were filed against a former Page High School teacher and assistant basketball coach. Mark Johnson Jr., 34, was initially charged with two counts of first-degree statutory rape and two other counts of indecent liberties on Feb. 24. Since then, 11 new charges have been added. Most of his charges occurred while working at Page High School in Greensboro. However, five of his latest charges occurred while he worked at Quality Education Academy in Winston-Salem.
https://www.wnct.com/on-your-side/crime-tracker/former-page-high-school-teacher-coach-facing-new-charges-out-of-winston-salem/ 

▫️HPD searching for man wanted for kidnapping, sexually assaulting woman; Crime Stoppers offers $5,000 reward for information leading to arrest
HOUSTON — Houston Police Department’s Major Assault Division is in need of the public’s assistance for information that could lead to fugitive Ceasar Orlando Castro Serrano. Serrano is wanted for aggravated kidnapping: two counts of Aggravated Assault-Deadly Weapon and Aggravated Sexual Assault.
https://cw39.com/news/local/hpd-searching-for-man-wanted-for-kidnapping-sexually-assaulting-woman/ 

▫️Catholic clergy sexually abused Illinois kids far more often than church acknowledged, state finds
CHICAGO — An Illinois attorney general’s office investigation released Tuesday found that 451 Catholic clergy sexually abused nearly 2,000 children in the state over a nearly 70-year period, which was more than four times the 103 individuals the church named when the state began its review in 2018.
https://www.wcax.com/2023/05/23/illinois-ags-investigation-finds-451-catholic-clergy-sexually-abused-kids-far-more-than-103-church-named/ 

▫️U.S. Marshals Arrest Fugitive Sex Offender
Albuquerque, NM – U.S. Marshals in Texas today arrested a convicted New Mexico sex offender on the run nearly 10 months. Ralph David Vasquez was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service Lone Star Fugitive Task Force - San Antonio office, in Seguin, Texas.
https://www.usmarshals.gov/news/press-release/us-marshals-arrest-fugitive-sex-offender 

▫️Music teacher arrested in Gaston County; accused of child sex crime in Texas
GASTON COUNTY, N.C. — A music teacher has been arrested by U.S. Marshals on a warrant charging him with aggravated sexual assault of a child, a source told Channel 9. The man previously spoke to Channel 9 saying he had fallen victim to a rental scam. The source said Makalani Jones, who was wanted on an active full extradition warrant, was in Gaston County. He was working as a music teacher at the Killeen Independent School District in Texas when one of his students accused him of sexual assault, the source said.
» https://news.yahoo.com/source-music-teacher-arrested-gaston-220859706.html        (VIDEO)
» https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/source-music-teacher-arrested-gaston-county-accused-child-sex-crime-texas/WYDY6L34QFC63AE6SNQFVDQ53Y/        (VIDEO) 

▫️Girl’s softball umpire arrested in solicitation case
Lorena, Tx — Lorena Police have arrested a 67-year-old man who has been an umpire for girls high school softball teams throughout Central Texas on charges of inappropriate conduct with an underage girl. Kevin Anthony Gibson, Sr., of Copperas Cove, remained in the McLennan County Jail on Monday with bonds totaling $115,000.
https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/texas-news/girls-softball-umpire-arrested-in-solicitation-case/ 

▫️Reserve Marine Foils DC-area Human Trafficking Ring Just Hours Before Fitness Test
WASHINGTON -- What was supposed to be a normal Reserve drill weekend here turned a U.S. Marine lieutenant colonel into both a hero and a villain – a hero for finding and saving young teenage girls allegedly forced into sexual slavery, and a villain to the transnational criminal organization whose detestable operations were disrupted. The Marine Corps is withholding the identity of the Marine due to an ongoing investigation to bring down more of this criminal organization, as well as sensitivities surrounding his civilian job in law enforcement.
https://www.dvidshub.net/news/445255/reserve-marine-foils-dc-area-human-trafficking-ring-just-hours-before-fitness-test 

▫️Two men sentenced in Palm Beach County human trafficking operation
WEST PALM BEACH — Two men accused of forcing women to work as prostitutes in a Palm Beach County human trafficking ring had their cases resolved this month with separate plea agreements. Floyd "Fish Grease" Lopez, 39, received a sentence of 15 years in prison on April 13 after he pleaded guilty to five counts of human trafficking in addition to charges of false imprisonment and aggravated battery. Co-defendant Demertius Wells, 37, who agreed to cooperate with the state's prosecution of Lopez, received a five-year sentence after he pleaded guilty before Suskauer to five counts of human trafficking and one count each of sexual battery and deriving proceeds from prostitution.
https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/crime/2023/04/25/two-men-sentenced-in-palm-beach-county-human-trafficking-operation/70135971007/ 

▫️Man Arrested For Attempting To Kidnap Child From San Merano Playground
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL — A Palm Beach Gardens man was arrested after a witness stopped him from kidnapping a 4-year-old child from a playground in a Palm Beach Gardens apartment complex. Palm Beach Gardens Police responded to the San Merano apartment complex at 7 PM on Sunday, May 21st, 2023 in response to a disturbance. Officers quickly learned that the disturbance was actually a kidnapping suspect being held by witnesses while they waited for Police. According to an arrest affidavit, when police arrived, Joseph Gibson, 37, was in the custody of a witness.
https://bocapost.com/news/florida/palm-beach-county/palm-beach-gardens-news/man-arrested-for-attempting-to-kidnap-child-from-san-merano-playground/ 

▫️Henderson Co. man sentenced to 330 years in human trafficking case
On May 18, Jimmy Jamison, 55, was found guilty of three counts of human trafficking of a child, three counts of statutory rape and two counts of statutory sex offense. For his crimes, he received a combined minimum active sentence of 241 years and a maximum of 330 years.
» https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/henderson-co-man-sentenced-to-330-years-in-human-trafficking-case/
» https://lawandcrime.com/crime/convicted-child-rapist-and-sex-trafficker-gets-max-sentence-of-330-years-in-prison-victims-cousin-also-gets-prison-time-for-role-in-abuse/ 

▫️Lawsuit: New York City hospital covered up abuse by star doctor convicted of rape
A major New York City hospital ignored a star physician's rampant sexual abuse of patients, turning a blind eye to what he was doing to them behind closed exam-doom doors because his thriving pain practice was generating so much money, according to a lawsuit filed Monday. Officials at Mount Sinai Beth Israel in Manhattan knew Dr. Ricardo Cruciani was a serial abuser but failed to report him to law enforcement or licensing authorities for more than a decade, nor did they warn future employers about the threat he posed, 19 former patients allege in court documents.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-12112731/Lawsuit-New-York-City-hospital-covered-abuse-star-doctor-convicted-rape.html 

▫️Probes require time as investigators work meticulously to construct cases
The roundup of people involved with Mayor Mack’s corruption case required 22 months. In 2009, FBI agents ended a 10-year investigation that arrested two North Jersey mayors, plus, dozens of political and religious figures. Charges involved bribery, money laundering, and the trafficking of human body parts.
https://www.trentonian.com/2023/05/22/trenton-has-paper-anniversary-for-papers-served-l-a-parker-column/ 

▫️U.S. Attorney: Children starved, beaten, forced into sex acts, brownie business; Louisiana man sentenced
ALEXANDRIA, La. – A Louisiana man will spend nearly four decades in prison after pleading guilty to conspiring to force juveniles to help build his brownie business and committing sexual crimes against them. Darnell Fulton of Pineville plead guilty to federal human trafficking charges claiming he forced children to sell brownies, commit sex acts with him. 
https://www.myarklamiss.com/louisiana-news/u-s-attorney-children-starved-beaten-forced-into-sex-acts-brownie-business-louisiana-man-sentenced/ 

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▫️Operation We Will Find You: U.S. Marshals Operation We Will Find You Recovers 225 Missing Children From Central California
Los Angeles, CA – The U.S. Marshals Service, along with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and state and local agencies in 16 federal judicial districts and 16 geographical locations across the U.S., led a 10-week national operation that resulted in the recovery or safe location of 225 endangered missing children, which includes runaways and those abducted by non-custodial persons.
https://www.usmarshals.gov/news/press-release/us-marshals-operation-we-will-find-you-recovers-missing-children-central 

▫️U.S. Marshals in Western Texas Recover 30 Children During Missing Child Operation
Operation We Will Find You resulted in the recovery of 169 children and the safe location of 56 children. 
https://www.usmarshals.gov/news/press-release/us-marshals-western-texas-recover-30-children-during-missing-child-operation 

▫️U.S. Marshals Service Missing Child Unit National Operation ‘We Will Find You’ Leads to Recovery of 14 Missing Endangered Children, Multiple Arrests During Eastern District of Louisiana Segment | U.S. Marshals Service
https://www.usmarshals.gov/news/press-release/us-marshals-service-missing-child-unit-national-operation-we-will-find-you-leads 

▫️Video Shows Human Trafficker Dropping 4-Year-Old From Top Of 30-Foot Border Wall
Footage shared Monday showed the moment a human trafficker dropped a 4-year-old child some 30 feet over the border wall in San Diego, according to a border official.
https://dailycaller.com/2023/05/24/human-trafficker-drops-4-year-old-border-wall/ 

▫️ Devils Lake needs help finding high-risk sex offender
DEVILS LAKE, N.D. — The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office, Devils Lake Police Department, and the North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (NDDOCR) are asking for your help in locating a high-risk sex offender. According to a news release from NDDOCR, 23-year-old Christopher Morrison removed his global positioning monitoring bracelet and no longer can be accounted for or located. If you have any information about his whereabouts, you should contact your local law enforcement agency or the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office at (701) 662-0708, the Devils Lake Police Department at (701) 662-0770, or the Devils Lake Parole and Probation office at (701) 662-1350.
https://www.kxnet.com/news/local-news/devils-lake-needs-help-finding-high-risk-sex-offender/ 

▫️Louisville man arrested for sexually assaulting 3 missing teens
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Louisville man was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly sexually assaulting three teenage girls who were reported missing in early May. Brian Sauer, 44, was charged with kidnapping a minor, rape - 3rd degree, unlawful transaction with a minor - 3rd degree, and sexual abuse - 3rd degree.
https://www.whas11.com/article/news/crime/louisville-man-arrested-accused-sexually-assaulting-3-missing-children-teens-teenagers/417-25214e27-9324-44bf-80e2-1a3dfcd83f8d 

▫️Undercover human trafficking investigation results in multiple arrests in Henry County
https://www.wdhn.com/video/undercover-human-trafficking-investigation-results-in-multiple-arrests-in-henry-county/8499167/        (VIDEO) 

▫️Marion County Sheriff arrests 20 in undercover online predator investigation
An undercover investigation in Marion County last week resulted in the arrest of 20 online sexual predators trying to meet underage children for sex or sending explicit photos or messages.
https://www.wuft.org/news/2023/05/24/marion-county-sheriff-arrests-20-in-undercover-online-predator-investigation/ 

▫️Operation Save Our Youth: Police in Killeen arrest four men during online predator sting
KILLEEN, Texas - Police officers and state troopers arrested four men during a sting targeting alleged online “predators,” a spokeswoman for the Killeen Police Department announced on Tuesday.
>> https://www.kwtx.com/2023/05/23/police-killeen-arrest-four-men-during-online-predator-sting/
>> https://kdhnews.com/news/local/4-men-including-1-from-fort-cavazos-arrested-following-online-predator-sting/article_39c7da16-f9ac-11ed-bcd6-1b441ecaa65f.html 

▫️Best Western worker accused of child sex crimes: NY cops
Police raided a Best Western hotel in search of an employee accused of sex crimes and found him hiding in the attic, authorities in New York said. The 47-year-old was arrested on May 5 after an “exhaustive search” of the Best Western hotel in the Town of Owego, state police announced in a May 23 news release. He was charged with first-degree sex abuse, according to police. It wasn’t specified what exactly led to his arrest. He’s wanted on 400 “counts of sexually related offenses against a child” by the Sayre Borough Police Department in Sayre, Pennsylvania, according to the release. Sayre is about 20 miles southwest of Owego.
https://www.kansas.com/news/nation-world/national/article275716106.html 

▫️Missing teen tied to human trafficking suspects, police say
The Benbrook Police Department is looking for a runaway 13-year-old girl who they believe is associated with people connected to human trafficking. The missing teen, Alyiah Powell, was last seen Wednesday at a McDonald’s located at 4420 Western Center Boulevard in Fort Worth, Benbrook police said in a news release Tuesday. Powell may be in Dallas staying with unknown people, according to Benbrook investigators. Tipsters can contact Detective J. Reese at 817-249-2752 with the extension 6128 or by email at jreese@benbrook-tx.gov. Tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 817-469-8477.
https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/article275712466.html 

▫️Louisiana woman arrested twice on child sex charges
DEVILLE, La. – A Deville woman was arrested twice in April on multiple child sex charges including 1st degree rape, sexual battery and human trafficking.
- https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/louisiana-woman-arrested-twice-on-child-sex-charges/ar-AA1bAbtV
- https://sports.yahoo.com/deville-woman-jail-accused-child-173204612.html
- https://www.klfy.com/louisiana/louisiana-woman-arrested-twice-on-child-sex-charges/ 

▫️ Man arrested in human trafficking investigation involving Cape Fear Escorts faces 62 more charges and five other men were arrested in a human trafficking investigation that spanned six months and involved more than 150 victims.
https://www.wwaytv3.com/man-arrested-in-human-trafficking-investigation-involving-cape-fear-escorts-faces-62-more-charges/ 

▫️As suspects await trial, non-profit group helps Wilmington sex trafficking victims heal
Six men behind a Wilmington escort service are facing charges for allegedly making money by exploiting women through human trafficking and prostitution. In late April, authorities reported that a six-month investigation of Cape Fear Escorts/Entertainers involved more than 150 victims. As the suspects await a potential trial, A Safe Place is helping victims recover.
https://www.starnewsonline.com/story/news/crime/2023/05/24/amid-cape-fear-escorts-investigation-wilmington-group-helping-sex-trafficking-victims-recover/70181246007/ 

▫️EXCLUSIVE: SHOCKING details from New York’s largest migrant hotel: drunk children, violence, guns, and drugs       (VIDEO)
During a sit-down interview with a whistleblower who worked at the largest migrant hotel in New York City, he revealed that almost 5,000 migrants are currently staying a block away from Times Square, causing havoc for surrounding businesses and allowing children to drink alcohol while receiving millions of dollars in free benefits. Carlos Arrellano, a whistleblower who worked at the largest migrant hotel in New York, is coming forward to blow the whistle after witnessing what he calls “the worst situation” he’s ever seen.
https://thepostmillennial.com/exclusive-a-look-inside-of-new-yorks-largest-migrant-hotel-drunk-children-violence-guns-and-drugs 

▫️The Houston Police Department last week began putting up nightly barricades on a stretch of Bissonnet Street in Southwest Houston that is known to be a hub for prostitution and human trafficking.
Awosiyan said the idea came from patrol officers in HPD's Westside division, which has a continuous presence on that part of Bissonnet, and has had an immediate impact as a crime deterrent in an area where more than 300 arrests have been made so far this year. The barricades block only vehicle traffic and not pedestrians, he said, although they've resulted in less foot traffic on that part of the street.
https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/houston/2023/05/24/452556/houstons-bissonnet-track-being-blockaded-at-night-to-curb-prostitution/ 

▫️A local man is running about 600 miles across the state of Minnesota, from outside of Sioux Falls, South Dakota up to Grand Portage.
A native of Foley, Zack Jennissen is running in hopes of raising awareness to end human trafficking. He recently passed through the St. Cloud area and is on his way north for the final stretch. He is hoping to raise $60,000 for 30forfreedom, which organizes 5k, 10k, half marathons and 30 and 60-mile ultramarathons to raise money for trafficking prevention, rescue operations and survivor care.
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/foley-man-running-across-state-093110584.html

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▫️Marine helps rescue human trafficking victims
The officer was familiar with human trafficking activity and the gang known as MS-13 from his law enforcement job. He said MS-13 members often brand their “human property” with a 13.
» https://www.stripes.com/branches/marine_corps/2023-05-24/marine-ms13-gang-human-trafficking-drugs-10223823.html 
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▫️225 children found in Operation We Will Find You
https://www.nbcrightnow.com/top_video/operation-we-will-find-you/video_c59ae336-fafa-11ed-ae8d-1f7a1637870e.html        (VIDEO) 

▫️Undercover Operation Arrests Cyber Predators Luring Local Children Online
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. – A three-month long undercover operation to identify adults victimizing children online has led to arrests of seven suspects throughout Oregon. The Southern Oregon Child Exploitation Team (SOCET) joint inter-agency task force launched the operation to identify and arrest dangerous cyber predators using the internet to meet with local juveniles to have sex.
» https://jacksoncountyor.org/sheriff/News/undercover-operation-arrests-cyber-predators-luring-local-children-online-photo
» https://ktvl.com/sheriffs-office-southern-oregon-child-exploitation-team-arrests-several-cyber-predators
» https://www.fox26medford.com/several-suspects-arrested-for-allegedly-luring-children-online/ 

▫️Six arrested in Chesterfield underage prostitution sting
CHESTERFIELD, Va. — Six men were arrested in Chesterfield for soliciting a minor or sex in an online sting by Chesterfield Police.
https://www.wric.com/news/crime/six-arrested-in-chesterfield-underage-prostitution-sting/ 

▫️Man attempts to meet up with teenager in Greenville, is greeted by officers instead
https://news.yahoo.com/man-attempts-meet-teenager-greenville-005346017.html        (VIDEO) 

▫️Man charged after trying to take 13-year-old girl from children’s play center
LUBBOCK, Texas – A Texas man has been arrested after he allegedly tried to take a 13-year-old girl from a children’s indoor amusement center. The man was identified as 60-year-old Raul Chavez. He was arrested and charged with unlawful restraint of a minor.
https://www.cleveland19.com/2023/05/23/man-charged-after-trying-take-13-year-old-girl-childrens-play-center-deputies-say/ 

▫️Man, woman arrested in Arkansas following rape of 5-year-old with power tool
LITTLE ROCK — A man and woman were arrested last month after authorities said they held down a 5-year-old and raped her with a power tool in Arkansas. According to the Logan County Sheriff's Office, 24-year-old Saria Galvan, and 26-year-old Andrew Giboney were both arrested and charged with rape of the girl in the southern part of the county.
https://fox28savannah.com/news/nation-world/man-woman-arrested-in-arkansas-following-rape-of-5-year-old-with-power-tool-saria-galvan-andrew-giboney-logan-county-sheriffs-office-lcso-criminal-investigation-division-oklahoma-franklin-county-detention-center-investigators-fort-smith-class-y-felony 

▫️Ex Christian school employee charged with 22 new sex crimes involving minors
Andre Girard Johnson, who used to be a coach at Sumter Christian School, was charged Wednesday with 11 counts of first-degree sexual exploitation of a minor, 10 counts of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor, in addition to single counts of disseminating obscene material to a person under 18, third-degree assault and battery, and incest, the sheriff’s office said in a news release.
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/ex-christian-school-employee-charged-152128287.html

▫️Waco man accused of sexually abusing two children
WACO, Texas - Jaime Olvera Castro posted a $50,000 bond Wednesday after his arrest on a first-degree felony continuous sexual abuse of a child charge. According to arrest records, two children, ages 11 and 12, reported that Castro sexually abused them, and those allegations were then reported to the Waco Police Department.
https://www.kwtx.com/2023/05/24/waco-man-accused-sexually-abusing-two-children/ 

▫️ Detectives arrest suspect after he allegedly tries to have sex with a teen
Edwards contacted a HEAT detective who was posing as a 15-year-old girl in early 2023 through a social media account and sought sexually explicit photos and videos, 
https://www.kolotv.com/2023/05/25/detectives-arrest-suspect-after-he-allegedly-tries-have-sex-with-teen/ 

▫️ Reading man sentenced to decades in prison for sex trafficking in Berks
A Reading man was sentenced Wednesday to decades in a state prison for trafficking a woman in Berks County.
Hector Rivera, 52, was sentenced in Berks County Court to 33 1/2 to 69 years in prison. He was convicted in a February jury trial on 15 charges, including human trafficking.
https://www.readingeagle.com/2023/05/25/reading-man-sentenced-decades-prison-sex-trafficking-in-berks/ 

▫️ SAN ANTONIO – A man has been arrested after allegedly giving an underage victim meth and sexually assaulting her on multiple occasions.
Joseph Palomo, 24, sexually assaulted the underage victim on numerous occasions, starting in January 2022 when the victim was 14 years old, according to an arrest warrant affidavit.
https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2023/05/25/man-arrested-for-repeatedly-sexually-assaulting-underage-victim-giving-her-meth-affidavit-alleges/ 

▫️HARRISBURG, Pa. -- A Cherokee County doctor who is accused of sexual assault and human trafficking1 may not be the only one in hot water.  In March 2023, Dr. Thomas Clayton was charged with 16 felony counts of sexual misconduct stemming from his contact with patients.  At the time of the allegations Dr. Clayton's had already been reprimanded by the state medical boards in both North Carolina and Florida for past allegations of sexual abuse.   
https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/investigation-underway-regarding-the-liability-of-dr-thomas-clayton-s-employer-around-accusations-of-sexual-abuse-and-trafficking-his-victims-1032352676 

▫️Teacher accused of sex crimes worked for school district for almost 30 years
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — On Tuesday around 6 a.m., 59-year-old Matthew Ambrose of Bakersfield was arrested for allegedly possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material. Through an Internet Crimes Against Children search warrant,
https://bakersfieldnow.com/news/local/teacher-accused-of-sex-crimes-worked-for-school-district-for-almost-30-years        (VIDEO) 

▫️Prosecutors widen case against polygamous sect leader, adding child pornography charges
SALT LAKE CITY - Prosecutors have widened their case against the leader of a small polygamous group that resides near the Utah-Arizona border, adding child pornography charges and detailing his sexual encounters with children he took as wives in new charges filed earlier this month. Sam Bateman is accused of making child pornography in a superseding indictment filed recently. The May 18 document also provides new details about how he took wives as young as 9 years old.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-12125067/Polygamous-sect-leader-Arizona-accused-taking-20-wives-including-10-minors.html 

▫️Sex predator sentenced to centuries in prison for raping children in York Co.
According to the the York County District Attorney's Office, 42-year-old Basil Duncan was sentenced on Tuesday to a minimum of 150 years and a maximum of 300 years.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/sex-predator-sentenced-to-centuries-in-prison-for-raping-children-in-york-co/ar-AA1bFZs7 

▫️HSI investigation of former Navy SEAL results in guilty verdict for production of child pornography
LOS ANGELES — A federal jury convicted a Southern California man and former Navy SEAL May 19 of producing child sexual abuse material and surreptitiously filming nude minor victims with hidden cameras in a residential setting. Robert Quido Stella, 50, was found guilty of three counts of producing child pornography, each of which carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years and a maximum of 30 years in federal prison.
https://www.ice.gov/news/releases/hsi-investigation-former-navy-seal-results-guilty-verdict-production-child 

▫️Nearly 500 children missing from Virginia on National Missing Children’s Day
https://www.wtkr.com/haveyouseenme/nearly-500-children-missing-from-virginia-on-national-missing-childrens-day 
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▫️FDLE looking for additional victims after 'master groomer' from Clay County charged; 4 men arrested after human trafficking investigation in Pasco Co.
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. — Four men were arrested following a multi-jurisdictional human trafficking investigation involving a 16-year-old girl, the Pasco County Sheriff's Office announced Thursday afternoon. The investigation began after a 16-year-old told a victim's advocate about her experience with Randy Coffelt, Jr., 44; Branden Sarno, 33; Sidney Smith, 68; and 29-year-old John Kehinde, all whom she met through dating websites back in December. The case remains active. Investigators believe that there may be additional victims, and anyone with information is urged to call FDLE’s Human Trafficking Hotline at 855-FLA-SAFE (855-352-7233) or the Pasco Sheriff’s Crime Tips Line at 1-800-706-2488.
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▫️A first-of-its-kind nationwide operation ended with the safe recovery of 25 missing children throughout southeast Michigan, thanks to the US Marshals and several other agencies.
"Some of the kids have been missing for up to three years," said Deputy US Marshal Robert Watson.
https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/us-marshals-safely-recover-25-endangered-children-from-babies-to-teens-in-se-michigan 

▫️Missing Benbrook teen believed to be with 'people connected to human trafficking,' police say
Benbrook police are asking for help locating a missing teenage girl believed to be associating with "people connected to human trafficking," the department said Friday. Thirteen-year-old Alyiah Powell was last seen May 17 at the McDonald's located at 4420 Western Center Blvd. in Fort Worth. Police said she may now be in Dallas, staying with an unknown person(s). Anyone with information on Alyiah's whereabouts is asked to contact the Benbrook Police Department at 817-249-2752 ext. 6128 or jreese@benbrook-tx.gov.
https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/benbrook-police-help-locating-missing-teen-human-trafficking/ 

▫️Baylor Campus Ministry Leader Charged with Sex Abuse of Two Boys
The longtime campus pastor of a Christian college ministry at Baylor University has been arrested and charged with sexual abuse of two boys. The crimes allegedly involved convicted sex offender Daniel Savala, who’s at the center of a widening sex scandal involving Chi Alpha Campus Ministries.
https://julieroys.com/baylor-campus-ministry-leader-hundl-charged-with-sexual-abuse-of-two-boys/ 

▫️St. Paul's teacher charged with child molestation
A Visalia teacher accused of sexually abusing a 13-year-old student faces multiple criminal charges stemming from the investigation. This week, Jeremy Hanson, 41, was charged with three felony counts of a lewd act upon a child under the age of 14, four felony counts of contact with a minor for sexual offense, and one misdemeanor count of child molestation.
https://www.visaliatimesdelta.com/story/news/2023/05/24/st-pauls-teacher-charged-with-child-molestation/70251610007/ 

▫️Huntsville man arrested on child sexual abuse, rape, sodomy charges
Huntsville police say Joseph Fred Robinson, 60, was arrested by Huntsville Police Special Victims Unit investigators Thursday afternoon. According to jail records, he has been charged with sexual abuse of a child under the age of 12, first degree sodomy and first degree rape of a victim under the age of 12.
https://www.al.com/news/2023/05/huntsville-man-arrested-on-child-sexual-abuse-rape-sodomy-charges.html 

▫️A teenager in east Texas was arrested on capital murder charges after fatally shooting his parents, sister, and brother, all of whom he claimed were cannibals with plans to eat him.  
» https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12126881/Texas-teenager-arrested-murder-shooting-dead-parents-sister-brother.html
» https://breaking911.com/texas-teen-confessed-to-killing-4-family-members-accused-them-of-being-cannibals-affidavit/ 

▫️Berks County Man Gets 69 Years in Prison for Orchestrating Human Trafficking
52 year old Hector Rivera was sentenced in Berks County Court to serve 33 and ½ to 69 years in prison, following a February jury trial conviction on 15 charges, including human trafficking.
https://pennwatch.org/berks-county-man-gets-69-years-in-prison-for-orchestrating-human-trafficking/ 

▫️Religious families sue school district for allegedly subjecting their children to sexual content
Muslim parents and activists are going after one of the wealthiest counties in America, which borders D.C. and hosts several federal agencies, for subverting their right to control their children's instruction on gender and sexuality and depriving Muslim girls of modesty.
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▫️Operation Angel Leads to Fifth Federal Indictment for Sexual Exploitation of Children
LOUISVILLE, Ky.  — A Louisville man has been indicted after an undercover operation, focused on child sexual exploitation. The United States Attorney’s Office said “Operation Angel,” has resulted in the arrest of four men from Louisville. Justin Aubrey, 26, Steven Earnest, 35, Kevin O’Donnell, 26, and Alexander Young, 26, were all arrested during the investigation. Aubrey and Earnest were initially charged with attempted sex trafficking of children on March 15, 2023. According to a news release, Earnest was charged with attempted online enticement, and O’Donnell, and Young were charged with attempted online enticement earlier on Feb. 22, 2023.
» https://news.yahoo.com/4-louisville-men-custody-following-221208308.html        (VIDEO)
» https://fox56news.com/news/kentucky/indictment-returned-in-louisville-child-exploitation-trafficking-investigation/
» https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdky/pr/operation-angel-leads-fifth-federal-indictment-sexual-exploitation-children 

▫️El Paso man accused of leading human smuggling operation; wife charged
An El Paso man, his wife and seven others were arrested after being indicted in a human smuggling case. According to the indictment and other court records, Jose Luis Avalos, aka “El Gordo,” 40, of El Paso, allegedly led the human smuggling operation. Avalos and his wife, Kristina Hardin, 41, of El Paso, were arrested in El Paso on Thursday. A federal grand jury indicted the nine defendants May 18.
https://www.lcsun-news.com/story/news/immigration/2023/06/05/el-paso-man-accused-of-leading-human-smuggling-operation-wife-las-cruces-residents-charged/70290707007/ 

▫️Fifth suspect arrested for trafficking, kidnapping mom and baby
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A fifth person is now charged after Memphis Police say they kidnapped a mother and her child and began sex trafficking the mother. MPD says the suspect, Jonathan Bolden, is responsible for driving the other four suspects to the motel. He also allegedly acted as a security lookout outside while the victim was beaten and kidnapped.
» https://wreg.com/news/local/fifth-suspect-arrested-for-trafficking-kidnapping-mom-and-baby/
» https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/5th-person-arrested-for-kidnapping-forcing-woman-to-perform-sexual-acts-with-1-month-old/article_6fdac932-051a-11ee-bdb1-334fda75d8d4.html 

▫️Man arrested for sex crimes with children, animals in the Upstate
PELZER, S.C. – The South Carolina Attorney General’s Office said that a man from Greenville County has been charged with sex crimes involving children and animals. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office made the arrest of Lewis Sterling Eskew, 42, of Pelzer. Investigators said that Eskew solicited a minor for sex, produced and possessed child sexual abuse material, recorded minors without their consent, and engaged in sexual activity with animals. 
https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/man-arrested-for-sex-crimes-with-children-animals-in-the-upstate/ 

▫️Royal Oak gymnastics photographer caught with 500 images of child porn, feds say
ROYAL OAK, Mich. - The FBI says it has arrested a Royal Oak gymnastics photographer after an agent investigating BitTorrent linked him to a transfer of 14 images – but they ultimately found hundreds more. David Yellen was arrested late last week after authorities said they tracked down the transfer of several images of child pornography that were being transferred his IP address. Officials said Yellen is a freelance photographer who takes pictures and videos at girls’ gymnastics events. He has received credit and accolades for his work at multiple events over the years, according to a criminal complaint unsealed Friday, June 2.
» https://news.yahoo.com/charges-gymnastics-photographer-had-1-221003212.html       (VIDEO)
» https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/royal-oak-gymnastics-photographer-caught-with-500-images-of-child-porn-feds-say
» https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2023/06/05/royal-oak-gymnastics-photographer-caught-with-child-porn-admits-to-barefoot-pictures/ 

▫️Suspected child predator arrested in El Dorado Hills sting operation
A suspected child predator was taken off the streets in El Dorado Hills last week by means of a successful sting operation by law enforcement. El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office (EDSO) High Tech Crimes Detectives arrested 41-year-old Joshua Mascitelli for soliciting a 13-year-old girl online last Friday afternoon, according a report released by the EDSO.
https://folsomtimes.com/suspected-child-predator-arrested-in-el-dorado-hills/ 

▫️Police: Woman flees from hospital after human trafficking bust at Miami Beach hotel
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. – An 18-year-old woman was arrested Tuesday on accusations that she sexually trafficked a minor and then fled from a hospital after being taken there by Miami Beach police, authorities said. According to her arrest report, Jaleeya Stribling, 18, was taken into custody at a Courtyard by Marriott hotel, located at 1530 Washington Ave.
https://www.local10.com/news/local/2023/06/07/police-woman-flees-from-hospital-after-human-trafficking-bust-at-miami-beach-hotel/ 

▫️A mother thought she was getting a job; a North Georgia motel manager trafficked her instead
CARTERSVILLE, Ga. — The manager of a Cartersville motel pleaded guilty to trafficking. Prosecutors say he exploited a woman who had struggled with homelessness, drug addiction and had lost custody of her young child. Shreesh Tiwari, 70, an Indian national and legal U.S. permanent resident, began managing the Budgetel Motel in Cartersville in 2020. Sentencing for Tiwari is set for Sept. 6. He faces a maximum penalty of up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/bartow-county/north-georgia-motel-manager-pleads-guilty-human-trafficking/TO4EUF7JRFG5PJZCV3QKNAA5J4/ 

▫️Central City police seeking teen wanted for kidnapping a child, child abandonment
Police in Central City are looking for a teenager wanted for kidnapping a child, child abandonment and car theft. The Central City Police Department said Dwuan Shrewsberry, 19, is being sought for those crimes as well as felony wanton endangerment. Police said if anyone spots Shrewsberry, do not approach the suspect, as he should be considered dangerous. Anyone with information on Shrewsberry’s location is asked to contact the Central City Police Department at 270-754-2464 or your local law enforcement.
https://www.k105.com/2023/06/07/central-city-police-seeking-teen-wanted-for-kidnapping-a-child-child-abandonment-car-theft/ 

▫️Sexual Exploitation of a Minor Investigation Results in Search Warrant, Arrest
MEDINA – An investigation by special agents with the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, with the assistance of partners law enforcement agencies, has resulted in the arrest of a man from Medina. Munoz (DOB: 11/08/03) was charged with one count of Aggravated Sexual Exploitation of a Minor and one count of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor.  He was transported to the Gibson County Jail, where at the time of this release, no bond had been set.
https://tbinewsroom.com/2023/06/06/sexual-exploitation-of-a-minor-investigation-results-in-search-warrant-arrest/ 

▫️Chi Alpha ‘Mentor’ Daniel Savala Arrested on Sex Abuse Charges
Daniel Savala, who’s accused of sexually abusing multiple men in the Assemblies of God’s Chi Alpha Campus Ministries, has been arrested in Houston on sex abuse charges involving minors. On Friday morning, Savala, 67, was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Lone Star Fugitive Task Force at his residence in downtown Houston and booked at the Fort Bend County Jail in Richmond, Texas. He was charged with continuous sexual abuse of a child under age 14, a first-degree felony in Texas, in a warrant that originated from Waco Police Department. 
https://julieroys.com/chi-alpha-mentor-daniel-savala-arrested-on-sex-abuse-charges/ 

▫️NJ youth wrestling coach Alec Donovan admits sharing child porn
An Ocean County youth wrestling coach has admitted to distributing child pornography, U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger announced. Alec Donovan, of Brick, who also was a referee for the same sport, pleaded guilty in Trenton federal court to one count of distribution of child pornography. Donovan was a state champion in his weight class in 2015, while wrestling for Brick Memorial High School, as previously reported by the Shore Sports Network.
https://nj1015.com/nj-youth-wrestling-coach-child-pornography/ 

 ▫️Sheriff Jim Cooper Breaks Up MAJOR Human Trafficking Ring | The Charlie Boots Show - June 7, 2023 - YouTube

▫️Man allegedly followed Salt Lake children home for nearly 2 weeks, peered into their home windows
SALT LAKE CITY — A man with an extensive criminal record was arrested on Monday, June 5, for allegedly following three juveniles home from school for nearly two weeks, according to Salt Lake City Police. Nicholas Jacob Muenchow, 33, was arrested on three counts of voyeurism against a child under 14 years of age (class A misdemeanor), interference with arresting officer (class B misdemeanor), and use or possession of drug paraphernalia (class B misdemeanor).
» https://kslnewsradio.com/2011525/accused-voyeur-may-have-followed-kids-for-weeks-police-say/
» https://www.abc4.com/news/crime/man-allegedly-followed-salt-lake-children-home-for-nearly-2-weeks-peered-into-their-home-windows/ 

▫️Former Purcellville Priest Sentenced to Prison for Child Sexual Abuse
Rejecting a probation-only recommendation derived from the commonwealth’s sentencing guidelines, Circuit Court Judge James E. Plowman today sentenced a former priest at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Purcellville to eight years in prison for the 1985 sexual assault of a teen at his parish. Scott Asalone, 66, was 29 years old when he was a Capuchin friar working at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church and befriended the 14-year-old victim.
» https://www.loudounnow.com/news/former-purcellville-priest-sentenced-to-prison-for-child-sexual-abuse/article_df919510-049a-11ee-b4ad-4b9ac96211d0.html
» https://royalexaminer.com/former-priest-sentenced-to-8-years-in-long-standing-sexual-abuse-case/
» https://www.bishop-accountability.org/2023/06/former-purcellville-priest-sentenced-to-prison-for-child-sexual-abuse/ 

▫️Oklahoma man sentenced to life in prison for sexually abusing child in South Korea
TULSA, Okla. — An Oklahoma man was sentenced to life in prison for sexually abusing a child while he was in the Republic of Korea with his military spouse, announced U.S. Attorney Clinton Johnson for the Northern District of Oklahoma. In 2022, 37-year-old Derek Flaming of Salina was convicted on two child sex abuse material charges as well as aggravated sexual abuse and attempted sexual abuse. Flaming was sentenced to life in prison on Tuesday.
https://www.fox23.com/news/oklahoma-man-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-sexually-abusing-child-in-south-korea/article_ed314996-04b7-11ee-91fb-efbf4aa6df1d.html 

▫️Human traffickers sentenced for holding migrants captive in Arizona
PHOENIX — Two human traffickers have been sentenced for their roles in holding migrants captive in Arizona, authorities said Tuesday. Olegario Lares-De La Rosa, 30, and Ivan Heriberto Borboa-Ruiz, 28, were sentenced to 15 and 14 years in prison, respectively, after pleading guilty in February, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona. The men, both Mexican nationals, were arrested in April 2022 after Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) received a tip from someone in New York that his two cousins were being held hostage and that the captors were demanding $16,000 for their release.
https://ktar.com/story/5504407/human-traffickers-sentenced-for-holding-migrants-captive-in-arizona/ 

▫️NYSP: Liberio Nieto, 28, of the City of Middletown, New York Sexually Assaulted Kid, More Victims
New York State Police are looking for more victims after accusing Nieto of sexually abusing a child.  "Anyone who feels they were a victim of Liberio Nieto or know of someone who may have been a victim, are asked to contact the New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) in Middletown at 845-344-5300 and reference SJS number 11454075," New York State Police said in a press release.
https://hudsonvalleypost.com/hudson-valley-man-sexually-assaulted-kid-more-victims-middletown-orange-county/ 

▫️'Monster' Sentenced For Sex Crimes Against 3 Girls In Murrieta
MURRIETA, CA — A man charged with sexually molesting three young girls in Murrieta accepted a plea deal Monday and was immediately sentenced to 20 years in state prison. John Michael Blake, 43, pleaded guilty to six counts of a lewd act with a child under 14 and one count of sexual penetration with a minor under age 14.
https://patch.com/california/murrieta/murrieta-man-sentenced-20-years-sex-crimes-against-3-girls 

▫️Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Update on Operation Lone Star
BROWNSVILLE, Texas — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida teams have made contact with more than 5,800 undocumented migrants and assisted the Texas Department of Public Safety with more than 190 arrests including felony charges for human smuggling, drug paraphernalia, unlawful carrying of weapons, and a suspect with a capital murder warrant. 
https://flgov.com/2023/06/06/governor-ron-desantis-issues-update-on-operation-lone-star/ 

▫️DHS Launches Major Effort To Stem Human Trafficking In Indigenous Communities
The Department of Homeland Security plans to announce Tuesday that, for the first time, it is launching a large-scale effort with a major industry in tribal communities to fight human trafficking, which disproportionately affects Native women. The department’s Blue Campaign, its public awareness effort on trafficking, is unveiling a new toolkit (https://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/2023-05/Tribal%20Gaming%20Toolkit%20508c_05_03_2023.pdf).
» https://www.huffpost.com/entry/human-trafficking-tribal-gaming-native-women_n_647de203e4b091b09c33d281
» https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/dhs-launches-major-effort-stem-173119511.html 
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▫️3 minors recovered from possible sex trafficking incident in Riviera Beach
RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. — Three minors from Charlotte County were located and recovered from a possible sex trafficking, the Riviera Beach police department said Wednesday. Through an investigation, members of the Strategic Investigations Division identified multiple adult men as persons of interest. Over 36 hours, found all three alleged trafficking victims successfully.
https://www.wptv.com/news/region-c-palm-beach-county/riviera-beach/3-minors-recovered-from-possible-sex-trafficking-incident-in-riviera-beach 

▫️15 men arrested for soliciting sex in two-day Coweta County human trafficking operation - four women identified as victim of human trafficking
COWETA COUNTY, Ga. - A two-day human trafficking sting in Coweta County, ended with more than 20 arrests, including a Miami man who investigators say brought a woman to metro Atlanta to work in the sex industry and has been identified as a victim of human trafficking. Investigators say the goals of this human trafficking sting were to identify potential victims as well as the person trapping them in that lifestyle. And third, to arrest the men buying sex who investigators are a big part of the problem. Investigators with the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office Crime Suppression Unit say they arrested Vidal Rabi Arnaldo-Cesar who brought a Cuban immigrant to Atlanta from Miami to work in the sex industry here. He has been charged with human trafficking. They say she was one of four women they identified as a victim of human trafficking in this sting. The sheriff’s office says it has offered assistance to all the women, not just the ones that were immediately identified as victims of human trafficking.
» https://www.fox5atlanta.com/video/1231576        (VIDEO)
» https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/men-arrested-soliciting-sex-coweta-county-human-trafficking-operation
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▫️14 suspects arrested in Las Vegas undercover child sex predator sting
Las Vegas — Police in Nevada on Thursday said 14 suspects were arrested in a two-day undercover child sex predator sting. Police said undercover agents posed as 13- and 14-year-old children. The adult suspects solicited them for sex, and a meeting was set up where they were taken into custody. Police urged anyone who has information about the suspects -- or about a crime -- is asked to contact the department's task force at 702-828-3111. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555.
» https://news4sanantonio.com/news/nation-world/14-suspects-arrested-in-las-vegas-undercover-child-sex-predator-sting-nevada-metro-police-lvmpd-southern-nevada-crime-arrests-internet-safety-computers-sex-crimes
» https://www.fox5vegas.com/2023/06/08/14-people-accused-undercover-operation-targeting-child-sex-predators-las-vegas-valley/ 

▫️4 arrested after child exploitation investigation in Butts County
BUTTS COUNTY, Ga. - A child exploitation investigation in Butts County, initiated by a CyberTip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, has led to the arrest of four individuals, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The GBI's Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes Unit, in collaboration with the Butts County Sheriff's Office, executed multiple search warrants in Butts County starting on May 23. As a result of the investigation, Heather Clark has been issued warrants for Sexual Exploitation of Children. Clark, who was reportedlyy aided by Christopher Taylor and Breonna Jones, attempted to evade arrest by traveling to another state and concealing evidence of their crimes. However, through the joint efforts of multiple agencies, including the GBI, Butts County Sheriff's Office, FBI, and United States Marshals Service, Taylor and Clark were apprehended on May 26 in Horry County, South Carolina.
https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/4-arrested-after-child-exploitation-investigation-in-butts-county 

▫️Man arrested in Columbia charged with human trafficking
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Eddie Topo Johnson, 21, is charged with human trafficking under the age of 18, criminal solicitation of a minor, criminal sexual conduct with a minor-2nd degree, contributing to the delinquency of a minor and two counts of grand larceny. The Richland County Sheriff's Department said the charges against Johnson stem from incidents involving two girls aged 15 and 16-years-old. The investigation is ongoing and more charges could be coming.
https://www.wltx.com/article/news/crime/columbia-man-arrested-on-human-trafficking-charges-south-carolina/101-d10cd658-39ee-49d1-89c2-b58de984fe98 

▫️Gaston County fugitive wanted for crimes against children arrested in Florida
GASTON COUNTY, N.C. — The United States Marshal’s Service says a fugitive from Gaston County wanted for child sex crimes has been arrested in Florida. According to a release from the Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office, deputies arrested Leason Kington III at a home in Milton, Florida, on Tuesday. The Gaston County Police Department wanted Kington on twenty felony counts of third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor and 18 felony counts of second-degree exploitation of a child.
https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/gaston-county-fugitive-wanted-crimes-against-children-arrested-florida/7SYHXG5AANHZZITGVSX6CGVDOY/ 

▫️Ex-Greenwood, Southport teacher charged with child molestation
Shane E. Williams, 46, is charged with child molesting, a Level 4 felony, and dissemination of matter harmful to minors, a Level 6 felony. Williams was previously employed as a teacher at both Greenwood Middle School, where one of the incidents took place, and Southport High School.
https://dailyjournal.net/2023/06/07/ex-greenwood-southport-teacher-charged-with-child-molestation/ 

▫️Plano music teacher charged with sexual abuse of a child
PLANO, Texas — The Plano Police Department has arrested and charged a music teacher with continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14 years old, a first-degree felony. The suspect, 37-year-old Jun Guo, was arrested at about 6:55 p.m. on Monday, June 5. Guo gave music lessons in his own home in the 3600 block of Estacado Lane. Guo is charged with continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14 years old. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding Guo or a similar incident is asked to call Plano police at 972-941-2148.
» https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/crime/plano-music-teacher-charged-continuous-sexual-abuse-of-child/287-25d17538-6404-4c2f-a5f0-7f39b05418a5
» https://www.aol.com/north-texas-music-teacher-accused-210702939.html
» https://www.irvingweekly.com/s/5467/Plano-Music-Teacher-Arrested-fo-Child-Sexual-Abuse.php 

▫️2 Alabama men arrested in Florida on child sex charges
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. — Two Mobile men were arrested in Okaloosa County Friday, June 2, after they allegedly contacted undercover deputies posing as young girls for sex, according to their arrest reports from the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office. Armon Culbreth, 35, and Stephen Williamson, 28, were arrested on June 2 on child sex charges.
https://www.wkrg.com/northwest-florida/okaloosa-county/2-mobile-men-arrested-in-florida-on-child-sex-charges-okaloosa-co-sheriffs-office/ 

▫️Iowa Boy Scouts leader sexually abused minor troop members, police say
A former Boy Scouts of America troop leader in northeast Iowa has been arrested for alleged inappropriate sexual conduct with at least five separate victims over the course of a decade. Police arrested James Hughes, 73, at his home in Cresco in northeast Iowa on Wednesday. He was charged with four counts of third-degree sexual abuse, class C felonies, and six counts of lascivious conduct with a minor, serious misdemeanors. Hughes was a licensed physical therapist in Cresco and also served as the committee chair and merit badge counselor for Boy Scout Troop 63, according to court documents.
» https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2023/06/07/cresco-iowa-boy-scout-leader-james-hughes-sexually-abused-minor-troop-members-police-say/70298795007/
» https://westerniowatoday.com/2023/06/07/former-cresco-boy-scout-leader-arrested-for-child-abuse/ 

▫️U.S. Marshals Task Force Arrests Child Sexual Offense Suspect After Seven Years on the Run
Columbus, OH – The U.S. Marshals Southern Ohio Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team (SOFAST) arrested fugitive Santos Carrillo on June 7, 2023, on an outstanding arrest warrant from Davidson County, North Carolina. In January of 2016, an arrest warrant was issued for Carrillo charging him with a First-Degree Sex Offense of a Child. The Thomasville North Carolina Police Department investigation revealed Carrillo allegedly sexually assaulted a child under the age of 13.
https://www.usmarshals.gov/news/press-release/us-marshals-task-force-arrests-child-sexual-offense-suspect-after-seven-years 

▫️9 indicted in Joint Task Force Alpha investigation after human smuggling organization takedown | ICE
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — An indictment against nine alleged human smugglers was unsealed June 5 following an investigation by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the U.S. Border Patrol assisted with the case. A federal grand jury indicted all nine defendants on May 18. According to the indictment and other court records, Jose Luis Avalos aka “El Gordo,” 40, of El Paso, Texas, allegedly led the human smuggling operation. Avalos and his wife, Kristina Hardin, 41, also of El Paso, were arrested June 1 in El Paso
https://www.ice.gov/news/releases/9-indicted-joint-task-force-alpha-investigation-after-human-smuggling-organization

▫️Canovanas man indicted for producing child sexual abuse material and exploiting a minor
AN JUAN, Puerto Rico — On May 31, a federal grand jury returned an indictment charging Christopher Joel Rabell-Pineiro, 25, of Canovanas, with production of child sexual abuse material and child exploitation. Authorities arrested Rabell-Pineiro on June 6. Rabell-Pineiro’s charges resulted from an investigation conducted by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) San Juan and the Puerto Rico Crimes Against Children Task Force. During the investigation, authorities seized materials used for the production and distribution of child sexual abuse material from the defendant.
https://www.ice.gov/news/releases/canovanas-man-indicted-producing-child-sexual-abuse-material-and-exploiting-minor

▫️NEFL INTERCEPT task force nabs brothers, leads to guilty pleas for child sexual exploitation
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A Northeast Florida Interagency Child Exploitation and Persons Trafficking Task Force, or NEFL INTERCEPT, investigation led to guilty pleas for brothers Joshua Thomas Brown, 28, and Jonathan William Brown, 25, both of Jacksonville. At sentencing, Joshua Brown faces up to 20 years in federal prison and a potential lifetime term of supervised release. His sentencing hearing has not yet been scheduled. Jonathan Brown pleaded guilty on March 16 to downloading and receiving photos and videos depicting the sexual abuse of young children. His sentencing hearing is set for June 26.
https://www.ice.gov/news/releases/nefl-intercept-task-force-nabs-brothers-leads-guilty-pleas-child-sexual-exploitation

▫️Inside the Genesee County task forces hunting predators who target children
https://news.yahoo.com/inside-task-forces-hunting-predators-225000106.html        (VIDEO)

▫️Osceola Sheriff Seeks Possible Additional Victims of Child Rapist
Osceola County. FL – On June 5, 2023, The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office Special Victim’s Unit responded to a Capital Sexual Battery. At the time of the incident, the 11-year-old male victim disclosed he had been victimized by Vitor Camilo Coelho Pinto (D.O.B.: 01/04/2002), on multiple occasions. The investigation yielded a second male victim, currently eight years of age. This 8-year-old victim disclosed several incidents of lewd and lascivious conduct by Vitor Camilo Coelho Pinto. Due to the circumstances in this case, detectives have reason to believe there may be other victims. If anyone has any further information in reference to this incident or your child has been in contact with Vitor Camilo Coelho Pinto, please contact the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office. Additional investigation and charges are forthcoming.
https://www.osceolasheriff.org/osceola-sheriff-seeks-possible-additional-victims-of-child-rapist/

▫️Former Illinois police recruit sentenced to 40 years for child sexual assault
BELVIDERE, Ill. — Brian Sample, 41, of Poplar Grove, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for 2 counts of Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child. According to the Boone County State’s Attorney’s Office, a public school student disclosed the offenses after a presentation on Erin’s Law, a child sex abuse program required in Illinois schools.
» https://www.mystateline.com/news/local-news/former-police-recruit-sentenced-to-40-years-for-child-sexual-assault/
» https://ground.news/article/former-byron-police-recruit-sentenced-to-40-years-for-child-sexual-assault_d69a8b

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▫️Pennsylvania residents charged in connection to "extensive" prostitution enterprise
Two York County residents have been charged in connection to what the Department of Justice is calling an “extensive prostitution enterprise” involving hundreds of individuals, some of whom are suspected of being victims of human trafficking. According to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, four people were indicted on charges related to an alleged prostitution enterprise called XO Companions, or XOC, after a years-long investigation. According to the Department of Justice, Panin and Zakirova allegedly recruited women in Russia and other Eastern European countries to travel to the United States to work as prostitutes in major cities. If you believe you are a victim in this case, please contact Homeland Security Investigations at 866-347-2423 or SexTrafficking_Outreach@hsi.dhs.gov.
» https://www.abc27.com/local-news/york-county-residents-charged-in-connection-to-extensive-prostitution-enterprise/        (VIDEO)
» https://local21news.com/news/local/dillsburg-native-thomasville-native-charged-in-prostitution-enterprise-federal-indictment-money-laundering-charges-middle-district-of-pennsylvania-jennie-lawson-tracey-lawson-june-8-2023 

▫️Operation Moovin' Out: 62 Hanford gang members arrested for crimes including homicide, money laundering, human trafficking in Kings County
KINGS COUNTY, Calif. - Over 60 people were arrested during a large-scale operation targeting a gang in Kings County. Officials say those arrested were linked to murder, shootings, human trafficking, fraud, and the sale of drugs.
» https://kmph.com/news/local/large-scale-operation-results-to-be-revealed-thursday-in-kings-county        (VIDEO)
» https://oag.ca.gov/news/press-releases/attorney-general-bonta-announces-62-arrests-multiagency-investigation-kings
» https://abc30.com/operation-moovin-out-62-arrests-human-trafficking-drug-sales/13361247/ 

▫️7 men arrested in Stevens County for sexual abuse and exploitation of children
COLVILLE, Wash. — Seven men are now behind bars in Stevens County following an operation identifying individuals involved in the sexual abuse and exploitation of children. The Stevens County Sheriff's Office says some of the crimes investigated included Rape of a child in the first degree. The Stevens County Sheriff’s Office requests that anyone with information related to the suspects listed contact Detective Denis Yunin by phone or by email at dyunin@stevenscountywa.gov.
» https://www.khq.com/news/seven-men-arrested-in-stevens-county-for-sexual-abuse-and-exploitation-of-children/article_4895da3a-063a-11ee-b012-ff058543dadc.html        (VIDEO)
» https://www.fox28spokane.com/7-men-arrested-in-stevens-county-for-sexual-abuse-and-exploitation-of-children/
» https://www.yoursourceone.com/columbia_basin/ellensburg-man-arrested-in-child-sex-abuse-sting-in-stevens-county/article_0d78c140-067d-11ee-9883-d7b4ce2597a3.html 

▫️HISD student escapes beings trafficked: Federal investigation cracks down on sex trafficking of minors
HOUSTON, Texas - A Houston ISD student escaped being sex trafficked after going to her school for help. This information comes from a federal investigation that details nine men and women charged with sex trafficking adults and minors along Bissonnet Street in an area commonly referred to as "The Blade." The federal criminal complaint focuses on pictures, texts, and direct messages between three pimps and three girls, between the ages of 14 and 16, as evidence that the men were instructing them on what to do, when, and where. The men at the center of the investigation are Damarquis McGee, Javon Yaw Opoku, and Andre Serrano Portillo. Opoku pleaded guilty on Wednesday to trafficking the 15-year-old.
https://abc13.com/sex-trafficking-crimes-hisd-student-escapes-federal-investigation-pimps-arrested/13360182/        (VIDEO) 

▫️14 accused child sex predators, including federal agent, arrested in Las Vegas undercover sting
» https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/14-accused-child-sex-predators-including-federal-agent-arrested-in-undercover-sting/
»  https://breaking911.com/14-alleged-child-predators-including-federal-agent-nabbed-in-las-vegas-undercover-sting/
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▫️Parolee Arrested for the Second Time in 6-Months for Human Trafficking and Possession of a Firearm
Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office officials report that on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, investigators with the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit arrested 24-year-old Patterson resident Alex Santana for a second time in 6 months for human trafficking, and now charges related to possession of a firearm. 
» https://goldrushcam.com/sierrasuntimes/index.php/news/local-news/46738-stanislaus-county-parolee-arrested-for-the-second-time-in-6-months-for-human-trafficking-and-possession-of-a-firearm-with-video-2 
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▫️Two arrests made in Charlevoix County sting operation involving child sexual abuse
CHARLEVOIX — Two Charlevoix County men were arrested for child sexual abuse activity in a recent sting operation led by the Charlevoix County Sheriff’s Department. Jeff Skeel, 53, of Charlevoix and James Kaczmarek, 33, of Boyne Falls were both arrested for communicating with and arranging a meeting for the purposes of sexual activity with a law enforcement officer posing as a 15-year-old girl.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/two-arrests-made-charlevoix-county-090522886.html 

▫️Three Rockford residents accused of harboring fugitive sex offender
ROCKFORD, Ill. — Four Rockford residents were arrested Wednesday following a search for a wanted sex offender. The incident occurred at a residence in the 2600 block of Hanson Street, where police believed the wanted man, Adam J. Brock, was located. Brock, 46, had a warrant for his arrest since January 5th for failing to register as a sex offender. He was convicted of aggravated child sexual abuse in 2003, according to court documents. Police allege the homeowner, Susan Henson, 67, said Brock was not at the residence and prevented police from entering. Henson, along with daughter Amanda Henson, 44, and Ricky Haviland Sr., 52, then deadbolted and barricaded doors to the residence, court documents show.  Police later gained entry in the home, and found Brock hiding in the basement.
https://www.mystateline.com/news/local-news/three-rockford-residents-accused-of-harboring-fugitive-sex-offender/ 

▫️16 count indictment follows child porn investigation
State police made two arrests after a superior court warrant was issued in Chemung County. Phillip Youngman, 22, of Big Flats was charged with 10 counts of possession of a sexual performance by a child; and Timothy Stull, 25, of Horseheads was charged with six counts of possession of a sexual performance by a child. The charges stem from an investigation, which led to a grand jury indictment.
https://www.fingerlakes1.com/2023/06/09/state-police-16-count-indictment-follows-child-porn-investigation/ 

▫️Disney Cast Member Arrested for Horrific Crimes Against Children, Facing 540 Felony Counts
A Walt Disney World employee was among eight men arrested by Florida authorities for allegedly possessing and distributing child pornography. The arrests were made by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, with detectives from the computer crimes unit spearheading the investigation, known as “Operation May’s Monsters.” The eight men are facing a collective total of 1,280 felony charges for their role in allegedly distributing pornography involving babies, toddlers and children, according to a June 1 news release from the sheriff’s office. Nearly half of the charges — 540 counts of enhanced possession of child pornography — belong to Paul Viel of Davenport, Florida. The 40-year-old works at Cosmic Ray’s restaurant in Tomorrowland at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom park in Orlando, the release said. According to Judd, Viel moved from Indiana to Florida just so he could work at Disney.
» https://www.westernjournal.com/disney-cast-member-arrested-horrific-crimes-children-facing-540-felony-counts-sheriff/
»  https://www.polksheriff.org/news-investigations/polk-county-news/2023/06/01/pcso-computer-crimes-unit-charges-eight-for-possession-of-child-pornography-during-operation-may's-monsters
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▫️Rhode Island Priest Admits to Federal Child Pornography Charge
PROVIDENCE – Father James W. Jackson, a Rhode Island priest previously assigned to St. Mary’s Church in Providence, pleaded guilty in federal court in Rhode Island today to a charge of receipt of child pornography, admitting to a federal judge that he downloaded files of child sexual abuse using a peer-to-peer-file-sharing network, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha.
https://www.justice.gov/usao-ri/pr/rhode-island-priest-admits-federal-child-pornography-charge 

▫️Former police officer pleads guilty to child sex charges
A former Enterprise police officer pleaded guilty Thursday to 14 child sex abuse and pornography in Coffee County Circuit days before his jury trial was set to begin. Tomas Arias, 38, who had been free on $600,000 bond, was immediately taken into custody after pleading guilty to begin his 35 year sentence imposed by Twelfth Judicial Circuit Judge Sonny Reagan.
» https://dothaneagle.com/news/former-police-officer-pleads-guilty-to-child-sex-charges/article_dfd243d6-0642-11ee-af5e-87322a27a3b7.html
» https://www.wdhn.com/news/local-news/coffee-county/former-epd-officer-pleads-guilty-to-14-counts-of-child-sex-charges-da/ 

▫️Sexual abuse survivors by ex-head of Boston’s largest police union sue city, police, DCF
Several survivors of sexual abuse by the former head of Boston’s largest police union are filing suit. An attorney for two of the survivors is now speaking out. Patrick Rose, 67, pleaded guilty last year to nearly two dozen child rape charges and was sentenced to spend at least ten years behind bars. He faced a total of 21 charges in connection with the rape and abuse of six minors over various periods of time beginning in the 1990s, according to the Suffolk District Attorney’s Office.
https://baystatelocal.com/2023/06/09/sexual-abuse-survivors-by-ex-head-of-bostons-largest-police-union-sue-city-police-dcf-boston-news-weather-sports/ 

▫️Florida sheriffs on border crisis: enough is enough
At a border security summit hosted by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in Cochise, Arizona, where he announced a new strike force among sheriffs and law enforcement agencies to combat cartel and border crime, two Florida sheriffs shared their commitment to securing the border.  Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd discussed the success of a recent multi-agency human trafficking operation in his county where they rescued 24 Cuban women smuggled through Central America, Mexico into Texas and Florida. 
https://www.thecentersquare.com/florida/article_3344ad46-0635-11ee-9a52-e74d12788324.html 

▫️Jimmie Allen Accused Of Sexual Assault, Secretly Filming Sex In New Lawsuit
Country star Jimmie Allen is being sued for sexual assault by a new accuser, who claims she filed a police report after Allen secretly filmed her during sex. During one alleged assault in Las Vegas, the suit states that Jane Doe noticed Allen’s phone hidden in the hotel room closet that had been recording their sexual interaction without her awareness. She took the phone, left the hotel room and flew home by herself where she turned the phone into the authorities and filed a police report. Jane Doe’s attorney, Elizabeth Fegan of the Chicago-based firm FeganScott says she has been approached by more accusers of Allen, telling Variety, “We have spoken to more women, and I expect that there will be more lawsuits.”
» https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-12178477/Jimmie-Allen-accused-sexual-assault-woman-claims-secretly-filmed-sex.html
» https://variety.com/2023/music/news/jimmie-allen-accused-sexual-assault-filming-sex-lawsuit-1235637548/ 
» https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/jimmie-allen-second-sexual-assault-lawsuit-1234767916/
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▫️Bastrop man gets 19 years for human trafficking arrest in Bossier
SHREVEPORT, La. -- A Bastrop man was sentenced this week to 19 years in federal prison for trafficking two women in Bossier City two years ago. Deray Montrez Richard, 38, was also ordered to pay $9,000 in restitution.
» https://www.kpvi.com/news/national_news/bastrop-man-gets-19-years-for-human-trafficking-arrest-in-bossier/article_a4c37c52-67bb-5c82-b677-d0747606499f.html
» https://www.avoyellestoday.com/news/bastrop-man-sentenced-human-trafficking-case 

▫️Man gets 25 years in prison for trafficking
A Houston man on May 12 pleaded guilty to continuous trafficking of a minor and was sentenced to 25 years in state prison in a plea agreement, according a press release from the Fort Bend County District Attorney's Office. Dewayne Cook, 33, lived in the part of Houston known as Fort Bend Houston. The FBCDA’s investigators got additional search warrants for social media and discovered the human trafficking had been going on for roughly four months. He appeared in the 240th District Court.
https://www.fortbendstar.com/crime/houston-man-receives-25-years-in-prison-for-child-trafficking/article_c4b37f8e-0629-11ee-b1d4-e7cb19708a4e.html 
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▫️Police Officer In Hudson Valley Accused Of Sexual Assault Against Child, Rape
ALBANY — State Police have charged a Newburgh police officer with allegedly raping a child less than 13 years old in the Albany County suburb of Bethlehem in April 2022. John Kyle B. Dizon, 23, of Cornwall, was charged Friday with multiple felonies, including first-degree rape and predatory sexual assault against a child. According to state police, at the time of the incident, Dizon was employed as a Law Enforcement Officer for the State of New York University Police at SUNY Albany, and is no longer employed by the agency. At the time of arrest, he was actively employed as a law enforcement officer by the City of Newburgh Police Department (Orange County, NY). This is an ongoing investigation. If you have any information related to this crime or you believe you may also be a victim, please contact SP Latham at 518-583-7000 or email Crimetip@troopers.ny.gov.
» https://dailyvoice.com/new-york/southwestdutchess/police-officer-in-hudson-valley-accused-of-sexual-assault-against-child-rape/
» https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/newburgh-police-officer-charged-raping-child-18146476.php
» https://cbs6albany.com/news/local/cornwall-man-arrested-for-child-rape-in-albany-county-investigation
» https://www.news10.com/news/crime/sp-man-arrested-following-bethlehem-rape-investigation/ 

▫️Seattle man arrested with about 10,000 files of child porn
Seattle police arrested a man Wednesday with approximately 10,000 files of child sexual abuse material, according to the Seattle Police Department. At about 5 a.m. on June 7, detectives served an arrest warrant for a 42-year-old man for the delivery and possession of child pornography.Officers secured a building to get him into custody, eventually finding him hiding in a deep pile of clothing inside.
https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/seattle-man-arrested-with-about-10000-files-child-porn/OWAGDOTQLVH65KI7Z4M45OCF6Y/ 

▫️Police arrest 35-year-old sex offender attending party with children
KENOSHA Wis. - Police have arrested a sex offender near 58th Street and 15th Avenue in Kenosha. Police say he cut off his electronic monitoring bracelet and was attending a block party with children present. When officers approached the suspect, he ran. Officers caught up to the suspect near 18th Avenue and 16th Street, where he fought with officers and resisted arrest. The offender is a 35-year-old Racine man. He was taken into custody.
» https://www.cbs58.com/news/police-arrest-35-year-old-sex-offender-attending-party-with-children
» https://www.wisn.com/article/35-year-old-sex-offender-arrested-in-kenosha-attending-party-with-children/44162894 

▫️76-year-old man sexually abused child in Dale County: Charges
OZARK, Ala. -A 76-year-old Florida man faces Dale County, Alabama charges that he Sexually Abused and Enticed a Child for Immoral purposes, jail records reveal, and the sheriff confirms. The suspect is Louis Niles from Lakeland. Dale County Sheriff Mason Bynum said the suspect is acquainted with the victim and his family, and the case has been under investigation for a substantial time.
https://www.wtvy.com/2023/06/10/76-year-old-man-sexually-abused-child-dale-county-charges/ 

▫️Osceola deputies add more charges in child sex assault case as another victim comes forward
A Kissimmee man accused of multiple child sexual assault charges while babysitting was back before a judge this week with additional charges. Vitor Camilo Coelho-Pinto, 21, was arrested Tuesday by the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office. At that time, deputies said Coelho-Pinto was charged with ten counts of capital sexual battery and molestation after a child under the age of 12 years old reported being victimized.
» https://news.yahoo.com/osceola-deputies-announce-more-charges-043006127.html        (VIDEO)
» https://www.clickorlando.com/video/news/2023/06/11/man-accused-of-raping-child-in-kissimmee-more-victims-possible/        (VIDEO) 

▫️Man Sentenced for Sex Trafficking of Minors
A Pennsylvania man was sentenced today to 25 years in prison for trafficking four minors in Philadelphia. According to court documents, from at least February 2016 to 2017, Andre Felts, 35, of Philadelphia, led a prostitution ring and trafficked at least four minors ranging in age from 15 to 17 years old. Felts kept a significant portion of the money paid to the minor victims and he and others, at his direction, posted advertisements on the internet for commercial sex with the minors.
https://theparadise.ng/man-sentenced-for-sex-trafficking-of-minors/ 

▫️New York priest accused of repeatedly molesting minor in Fishtown pleads no contest to some charges, others dropped
A Staten Island priest pleaded no contest to corruption of a minor and indecent assault on Friday after prosecutors said he sexually abused an underaged boy in Fishtown during the mid-2000s. The Rev. James Garisto, 74, faced several related charges after his arrest last year, but those charges were dropped, according to a spokesperson for the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office. Garisto, who spent nearly 40 years as a priest, teacher, and school administrator in the Archdiocese of New York, has faced multiple allegations of abuse. Church officials placed him on leave in 2019 after receiving a report of sexual misconduct against him.
» https://www.bishop-accountability.org/2023/06/new-york-priest-accused-of-repeatedly-molesting-minor-in-fishtown-pleads-no-contest-to-some-charges-others-dropped/
» https://www.inquirer.com/news/new-york-priest-pleads-no-contest-molesting-philadelphia-minor-fishtown-20230609.html

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▫️Las Vegas police find injured child in cage, couple charged with abusing 6
LAS VEGAS — Las Vegas Metro police reportedly found an injured child locked in a dog kennel and five others showing signs of abuse before they arrested two parents on Sunday, sources told the 8 News Now Investigators. Travis Doss, 31; and Amanda Stamper, 33, share a residence near Flamingo Road and Valley View Boulevard, records showed. Police arrested the couple, who cared for seven children between the ages of 2 and 11, on Sunday.
https://www.8newsnow.com/investigators/las-vegas-police-find-injured-child-in-cage-couple-charged-with-abusing-6/         (VIDEO) 

▫️36-year-old wanted for continuous sexual abuse of child after victim comes forward
Authorities are searching for a man who is accused of sexually abusing a child for years. According to Crime Stoppers Houston, police are searching for 36-year-old Morris Cruz Martinez after officers received a report of sexual abuse. Crime Stoppers may pay up to $5,000 for information leading to the charging and/or arrest of the suspect in this case. Information may be reported by calling 713-222-TIPS (8477), submitted online at www.crime-stoppers.org or through the Crime Stoppers mobile app.
https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2023/06/12/36-year-old-wanted-for-continuous-sexual-abuse-of-child-after-victim-comes-forward/ 

▫️SPD: man wanted on one count of 1st Degree Rape
SHREVEPORT, La. – Shreveport Police Sex Crimes Detectives need the public’s help finding a suspect connected to the sexual assault of an underage girl. SPD was contacted in early June about the sexual assault of a young girl. Now Harold Dewayne Brown, 39, is wanted on one count of 1st Degree Rape. If you have information about Brown’s location, contact SPD at 318-673-7300 #3 or call Caddo Crime Stoppers at 318-673-7373. Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.
https://www.ktalnews.com/news/top-stories/you-can-help-shreveport-sex-crimes-detectives-find-a-wanted-man/ 

▫️Redmond police arrest man for attempted kidnapping of two girls
Two girls fought off a man who tried to kidnap them Sunday night, according to Redmond Police, who have since arrested the man. Police said that around 11:25 p.m., police officers were called to Edge Skate Park in the 8400 block of 161st Avenue NE.
https://mynorthwest.com/3899609/redmond-police-arrest-man-for-attempted-kidnapping-of-two-girls/  

▫️Police looking for sexual battery suspect caught on camera
Authorities with the Irvine Police Department are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man caught on surveillance cameras assaulting a woman. The sexual battery incident occurred on Saturday near the intersection of Scholarship and Graduate. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact IPD Detective Mahmood at 949-724-7244 or by email at mmahmood@cityofirvine.org. 
https://ktla.com/news/local-news/police-looking-for-sexual-battery-suspect-caught-on-camera-in-orange-county/         (VIDEO) 

▫️‘Spiritual adviser’ to ex-Baylor campus minister held on $250K bond on child sex abuse charge
WACO, Texas - A convicted sex offender described as a “spiritual mentor” to a former Baylor University campus minister remains in the McLennan County Jail after he was brought to Waco following his arrest earlier this month in Houston. Daniel Savala, 67, of Houston, was placed under $250,000 bond on a charge of continuous sexual abuse of a child after his return to McLennan County on Friday. Savala is known as a “spiritual mentor” to Christopher Hundl, 38, who was arrested May 23 in Waco. Hundl is also charged with continuous sexual abuse of a young child. He was released from jail May 24 after posting $50,000 bond.
https://www.kwtx.com/2023/06/12/spiritual-adviser-ex-baylor-campus-minister-held-250k-bond-child-sex-abuse-charge/ 

▫️U.S Border Patrol Chief Raul Ortiz on twitter: 103 Rescued in 30 Rescue Events

▫️Two charged in prostitution sting at spa in Frankfort
FRANKFORT — Two women are facing charges after a prostitution and possible human trafficking sting at Gina DM Spa on East Main Street in Frankfort, according to the New York State Police. Fanglan Xiong, 53, and Xiaohua Li, 55, both of Flushing, New York City, are each charged with one count of unauthorized practice of a profession, a class E felony, and Xiong is additionally charged with one count of prostitution, a misdemeanor, troopers said.
https://romesentinel.com/stories/prostitution-sting-at-spa-in-frankfort,183759  

▫️Deacon at North Miami Catholic School Arrested, Accused of Molesting Students
A deacon and teacher at a Catholic school in North Miami was arrested after he was accused of molesting two students, police said. Deacon Carlos Humberto Ramirez, 51, was arrested Wednesday on two counts of lewd and lascivious molestation of a child, an arrest report said. Ramirez, of Miami Gardens, had worked as a teacher and deacon at Holy Family Catholic School on Northeast 12th Avenue in North Miami.
» https://www.bishop-accountability.org/2023/06/deacon-at-north-miami-catholic-school-arrested-accused-of-molesting-students/
» https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/deacon-at-north-miami-catholic-school-arrested-accused-of-molesting-students/3045435/ 

▫️Duluth businessman sent to prison for child sexual abuse
DULUTH — A well-known West Duluth businessman was ordered Monday to serve six years in prison for sexually abusing a child. William Arthur Kalligher, 62, received the guideline sentence from Judge David Johnson after pleading guilty in April to second-degree criminal sexual conduct and attempted first-degree criminal sexual conduct.
» https://www.startribune.com/duluth-sex-assault-ganuccis-restaurant/600282081/
» https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/duluth-businessman-sent-to-prison-for-child-sexual-abuse 

▫️Ex-HS Choir Director Learns His Fate For Molesting And Secretly Recording His Students
BUCKS COUNTY, Pa.  – Joseph Ohrt, the former choir director at Central Bucks West High School, was sentenced on Monday, June 12, 2023, to 2 ½ years to five years in a state prison for indecently assaulting two former students and filming another former student as he undressed. Ohrt, 57, of Buckingham Township, pleaded no contest in October to two counts each of indecent assault, corruption of minors and invasion of privacy and one count of tampering with or fabricating physical evidence.
https://breaking911.com/ex-hs-choir-director-learns-his-fate-for-molesting-and-secretly-recording-his-students/ 

▫️Prison time ordered for man convicted in Eau Claire County Court of human trafficking
EAU CLAIRE COUNTY - A man who plead guilty to human trafficking and sexual assault will be spending the next several years behind bars. Mark S. Scoville Sr. was charged with a slew of crimes in 2021. He was accused of drugging and sexually assaulting a number of women between 2016 and 2019. Six women accused him of sexual assault, and some women alleged he abused and/or drugged them. On Monday, Scoville was sentenced to six years in prison followed by 10 years of extended supervision.
https://www.wqow.com/news/crime/prison-time-ordered-for-man-convicted-in-eau-claire-county-court-of-human-trafficking/article_c61d4f98-095e-11ee-a284-ffdd3932f584.html 

▫️Fathers & Families founder's child sex abuse trial enters second week in Stockton
The child sexual assault trial against the founder of Fathers & Families of San Joaquin finally under way. Samuel "Sammy" Nunez, 48, will appear at 1:30 p.m. Monday in a downtown Stockton courtroom to resume his trial, which enters its second week. Monday's hearing was a step toward wrapping up the testimony and handing the case over to the jury. Nunez was arrested in May 2021 by Manteca police in Weston Ranch, and charged in San Joaquin County Superior Court with continuous sexual abuse of a child and lewd acts with a child.
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/fathers-families-founders-child-sex-191943279.html 
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▫️Lubbock police arrest 26 people after two-day prostitution, human trafficking sting,
Police said 26 people were arrested in conjunction with a two-day human trafficking operation in South Lubbock. The operation resulted in 17 felony arrests for solicitation of prostitution, seven arrests for misdemeanor prostitution, and one arrest for possession of a controlled substance. One female was contacted and identified as a possible victim of human trafficking.
The impact of Lubbock's human trafficking operations: In May, the Lubbock Police Department released information about their fifth and sixth counter-human trafficking operations of 2023. So far this year, these stings have resulted in 116 total arrests. The majority of charges include prostitution and soliciting prostitution, with six people indicated by Lubbock Police as victims of human trafficking.
https://www.lubbockonline.com/story/news/crime/2023/06/17/26-people-arrested-after-human-trafficking-prostitution-sting/70332857007/
» https://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/local-news/26-arrested-in-lubbock-human-trafficking-operation-police-said/
» https://radio.kttz.org/2023-06-16/the-impact-of-lubbocks-human-trafficking-operations 

▫️Prostitution stings lead to a dozen men arrested in SeaTac
https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/prostitution-stings-leads-dozen-men-arrested-seatac/EPMAIONE6ZAAVBLCOOLHOYBYNQ/ 

▫️Ex-CHP officer arrested on suspicion of child sex abuse
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — A former California Highway Patrol officer was arrested Friday on suspicion of sexually abusing a child, Bakersfield police said. James Grider, 44, was employed by the CHP at the time of the alleged sexual abuse, which occurred over a span of several years, police said. It doesn’t appear his employment resulted in him coming in contact with the alleged victim, who was over 14, police said.
https://www.kget.com/news/crime-watch/ex-chp-officer-arrested-on-suspicion-of-child-molestation/ 

▫️ARRESTED: Montgomery County Man, 24, Charged with Filming Sex Acts With 14YO Girl
HARRISBURG—Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that a 24-year-old Montgomery County man has been arrested on multiple charges related to sexually assaulting a child and filming the incident. Joshua Warner, of Elkins Park, is charged with seven felonies: two counts of unlawful contact with a minor; statutory sexual assault; aggravated indecent assault; manufacturing child pornography; possession of child pornography; and criminal use of a communication facility.   “These charges show the opportunities social media presents to predators who hide online under the cover of anonymity,”  said Attorney General Henry. “As if the sexual assault of a child is not horrific enough, this defendant chose to film the crimes.    My office will continue to find and prosecute those who prey upon children.”
» https://6abc.com/joshua-warner-sexually-assaulting-teen-discord-montgomery-county/13392338/         (VIDEO)
» https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/arrested-montgomery-county-man-24-charged-with-filming-sex-acts-with-14yo-girl/ 

▫️Police: Man arrested after children found locked inside dog cages, 1 in critical condition            (UPDATE)
LAS VEGAS — A man has been arrested after police say they found a pair of children locked inside dog kennels inside his Las Vegas apartment. Travis Doss was arrested on Sunday and is facing more than a dozen child abuse charges, as well as an attempted murder charge. A total of seven children were involved, three of whom are triplets. The children's birth years range from 2011 to 2021. One was taken to the hospital and was listed in critical condition.
» https://abc45.com/news/nation-world/police-man-arrested-after-children-found-locked-inside-dog-cages-1-in-critical-condition-travis-doss-child-abuse-charges-kennels-padlock-refeeding-syndrome-blood-transfusion-police-report         (VIDEO)
» https://www.8newsnow.com/investigators/las-vegas-couple-thought-child-locked-in-cage-was-dead-5-others-severely-beaten-police/         (VIDEO)
» https://www.crimeonline.com/2023/06/15/2-children-found-locked-in-dog-crates-1-on-the-brink-of-death-from-severe-beating/
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▫️Youth soccer coach accused of sexual assaults, according to Carbondale Police
An assistant soccer coach for a local club in the Roaring Fork Valley was arrested and charged last week with sexual assault, a Friday Carbondale Police news release states. Cesar Herrera Romero, 20, was arrested June 7 on an arrest warrant for two counts of sexual assault on a child, as well as one count of sexual assault on a child.
https://www.aspentimes.com/news/youth-soccer-coach-accused-of-sexual-assaults-according-to-carbondale-police/ 

▫️ERO Chicago arrests convicted sexual predator, Mexican national, following escape from local custody | ICE
CHICAGO — Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Chicago deportation officers ended the manhunt for a Mexican man convicted of sexually assaulting a child in Illinois on June 2.
https://www.ice.gov/news/releases/ero-chicago-arrests-convicted-sexual-predator-mexican-national-following-escape-local 

▫️Man convicted of sexual battery, molestation in Sarasota County
SARASOTA, Fla. - John David Thomas Jr. has been convicted of six charges, including four counts of sexual battery and two counts of molestation. Florida State Attorney Ed Brodsky announced the conviction today after a three-day trial in Sarasota County. The crimes carry a mandatory sentence of life in prison. A sentencing date is still pending.
https://www.mysuncoast.com/2023/06/16/man-convicted-sexual-battery-molestation-sarasota-county/

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▫️Rhode Island men arrested in New Bedford on kidnapping and child endangerment charges
NEW BEDFORD, Mass. — New Bedford police Public Information Officer Scott Carola said that two Rhode Island men were arrested after allegedly attempting to kidnapping a juvenile and attempting to kidnap woman. In speaking with the juvenile female, it soon became clear that she had been held against her will by FABIO who had reportedly struck her multiple times in the face and even threatened to cut her fingers off. The juvenile was transported to the hospital for treatment. FABIO DA SILVEIRA, 21, out of Providence, RI, and MUHAMMED ABDUR-RAZZAK, 22, out of Pawtucket, RI, were taken into custody. FABIO is now charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, kidnapping, reckless endangerment to a child, threats to commit a crime, receiving a stolen motor vehicle, and other traffic offenses. ABDUR-RAZZAK is charged with receiving a stolen motor vehicle and assault with a dangerous weapon.
» https://www.newbedfordguide.com/two-men-arrested-in-new-bedford-on-kidnapping-and-child-endangerment-charges/2023/06/24
» https://www.abc6.com/rhode-island-men-arrested-for-kidnapping-in-new-bedford/ 
» https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/two-rhode-island-men-arrested-in-connection-with-kidnapping-stolen-vehicle/ar-AA1cZ9N7
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▫️Stable owners facing federal child porn charges and first-degree CSC locally
Todd Sabb-Visga, 47, is charged with three counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct in St. Clair County. Austin Sabb-Visga, 29, is charged with four counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, according to court records. The men are listed as the owners of Smith’s Creek Equestrian Center in Kimball Township. Both men were arraigned on the charges Friday. Bond has been set at $1 million for both men. “A cyber-tip reported that an individual was sexually assaulting children and sending videos of the abuse to others using an Internet-based social media messaging application," Special Agent Trevor Hilden of the US Secret Service wrote in the complaint.
» https://www.thetimesherald.com/story/news/crime/2023/06/24/st-clair-county-csc-charges-equestrian-smiths-creek-todd-sabb-visga-austin-sabb-visga/70353798007/
» https://www.yahoo.com/news/stable-owners-facing-federal-child-191139715.html

▫️Operation “Hot 21 Girl Next Door”: Prostitution charges brought against four men caught in May police sting operation
Four men have been charged with prostitution in Hennepin County District Court after being arrested at an Eden Prairie hotel, part of a multi-agency sting operation in May that included the Eden Prairie Police Department.
https://www.eplocalnews.org/2023/06/24/prostitution-charges-brought-against-four-men-caught-in-may-police-sting-operation/

▫️Former Navy Chief Petty Officer Sentenced for Attempted Sex Trafficking of a Minor
NORFOLK, Va. – A former Navy Chief Petty Officer was sentenced today to 17 years in prison for attempted coercion and enticement, attempted sex trafficking of a minor, obstruction of justice, and false statement to law enforcement officer. According to court documents, Daniel Alan Puff, 38, from Virginia Beach, negotiated to receive a sex act from a 13-year-old female, believing he was speaking to her mother. In fact, he was communicating with an undercover law enforcement agent (UC).
https://www.justice.gov/usao-edva/pr/former-navy-chief-petty-officer-sentenced-attempted-sex-trafficking-minor 

▫️YouTube bans Filipino pastor accused of trafficking, fraud
Global video streaming platform YouTube has banned two channels owned by a Filipino evangelical pastor who fled the US two years ago to avoid arrest after being charged with sex trafficking and cash smuggling. The social media site blocked the channels run by Apollo Carreon Quiboloy, the founder and leader of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ Church, on June 21, citing his violation of the site’s ethical and community guidelines. Quiboloy was accused of using his channels to reach out to victims of his alleged sex crimes. 
» https://www.ucanews.com/news/youtube-bans-filipino-pastor-accused-of-trafficking-fraud/101735
» https://www.bishop-accountability.org/2023/06/youtube-bans-filipino-pastor-accused-of-trafficking-fraud/
 

Apollo Carreon Quiboloy is Wanted by the FBI 
for Conspiracy to Engage in Sex Trafficking by Force, Fraud and Coercion, and Sex Trafficking of Children; Sex Trafficking by Force, Fraud, and Coercion; Conspiracy; Bulk Cash Smuggling.  If you have any information concerning this person, please contact your local FBI office or the nearest American Embassy or Consulate -> https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/human-trafficking/apollo-carreon-quiboloy 

▫️Pastor accused of sexually assaulting 3 girls over 15 years
WEST PENN TOWNSHIP, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY — A former pastor at a Snyder County Church has been charged with sexually assaulting three young girls in Schuylkill County. According to the West Penn Township Police Department, 46-year-old former pastor Marvin Leroy Mosley, of Milroy, PA, sexually assaulted three girls over a 15-year span. Court records indicate Mosley was a pastor at God’s Missionary Church in Penns Creek, Snyder County in 2004, when the alleged abuse began.
» https://www.pahomepage.com/news/pastor-accused-of-sexually-assaulting-3-girls-over-15-years/
» https://www.bishop-accountability.org/2023/06/pastor-accused-of-sexually-assaulting-3-girls-over-15-years/ 
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Family drug trafficking bust press conference in Florida

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd gives an update after 11 people were arrested in what he calls a family drug trafficking operation in which deputies seized enough fentanyl to kill 95,000 people.

 

 

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▫️Sheriff's Office looking for two teenage girls believed to be kidnapped
The Roscommon County Sheriff's Office is currently working to locate two missing teens that were taken from a residence in Prudenville, Michigan. According to police, 15-year-old Tamara Perez and 13-year-old Iris Perez were taken from their adopted home between 7:30 and 8:00 p.m. on 6/28/23. Anyone with info is urged to call the Sheriff's Office at 989-275-5101.
https://midmichigannow.com/news/local/sheriffs-office-looking-for-two-teenage-girls-believed-to-be-kidnapped 

▫️Alleged Pimp Arrested After Woman Falls into Human Trafficking Trap
Miami Beach, FL - A woman from Texas, who had previously suffered abuse from her former "pimp," found herself entangled in a human trafficking situation in Miami Beach. Police say Wynston Fleming, the victim's alleged "pimp," coerced the woman into prostitution after deceiving her with promises of a better life. Flemin has been arrested on three felony charges.
https://wiod.iheart.com/featured/florida-news/content/2023-06-29-alleged-pimp-arrested-after-woman-falls-into-human-trafficking-trap/  

▫️Georgia hotel owner who forced women to have sex for housing pleads guilty
A former hotel owner in Bartow County pleaded guilty to coercing labor and sex acts. He’ll be sentenced in September. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Shreesh Tiwari forced women he hired to have sex with him in exchange for living in the hotel.
https://news.yahoo.com/georgia-hotel-owner-forced-women-173440964.html 

▫️Fairfax County Public Schools employee arrested for having child sex abuse material
A Fairfax County Public Schools employee is accused of having child sex abuse material at his home. Cybercrime detectives arrested 32-year-old Aaron Matthew Betts Friday in the 6300 block of Saddle Tree Drive in the Rose Hill neighborhood. In March, detectives began investigating a Cyber Tip submitted by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) indicating a CSAM video had been uploaded to an online platform.
» https://www.fox5dc.com/news/fairfax-county-public-schools-employee-arrested-for-having-child-sex-abuse-material
» https://wtop.com/fairfax-county/2023/07/fairfax-co-school-employee-charged-with-possession-of-child-sexual-abuse-material/ 

▫️Former Iowa police officer accused of sex with teenagers while on duty and at police station
A former Iowa police officer already facing multiple charges of sexual exploitation of a minor is now being sued by two sisters who claim he had sex with them while they were teenagers and he was on duty. Michael Tobin, 35, who was fired from the Clarksville Police Department in March 2022, is currently facing three felony charges of sexual exploitation of a minor and eight misdemeanor charges of sexual exploitation through the use of images of minors engaged in sexual acts.
https://iowacapitaldispatch.com/2023/06/30/former-iowa-police-officer-accused-of-sex-with-teenagers-while-on-duty-and-at-police-station/ 

▫️Affidavit: Convicted sex offender charged with sexual exploitation of a minor
CHARLESTON, S.C. - The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office arrested a convicted sex offender on several charges Friday. William Lloyd Hepburn, 23, of Charleston, is charged with two counts of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor.
» https://www.live5news.com/2023/06/30/affidavit-convicted-sex-offender-charged-with-sexual-exploitation-minor/        (VIDEO)
» https://www.kwch.com/video/2023/06/30/video-affidavit-convicted-sex-offender-charged-with-sexual-exploitation-minor/ 

▫️West Michigan men charged for separate child sex crimes in Grand Haven, Rockford
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Two West Michigan men face decades behind bars after being arrested for separate child sex crimes in Grand Haven and Rockford, according to Michigan State Police. Randy Roossien, 63, of Rockford, was arrested for allegedly downloading, viewing and sharing files of child sexually abusive material online, troopers said. Brian Stefono, 54, of Grand Haven was arrested for child sex crimes after a tip by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children led troopers to digital evidence inside Stefono’s home, according to state police.
https://wwmt.com/news/local/randy-roossien-brian-stefono-child-sex-crimes-charged-rockford-grand-haven-state-police-troopers-crime-kent-ottawa-county-west-michigan 

▫️Human smuggler from Guatemala sentenced to 5 years for crash that killed 4, injured 6
ALPINE, Texas — A Guatemalan national was sentenced in federal court June 26 in Pecos, Texas, to 63 months in prison for transporting undocumented noncitizens resulting in death. According to court documents, David Alexander Gonzalez-Diaz, 24, of Santa Rosa, Guatemala, was transporting 14 undocumented noncitizens north of Van Horn, Texas, on Oct. 29, 2021, when he lost control of his vehicle, crashing and ejecting several occupants. Four of the migrants were killed and six were critically injured.
https://www.ice.gov/news/releases/human-smuggler-guatemala-sentenced-5-years-crash-killed-4-injured-6 

▫️Waco man receives 7 life sentences for sexual abuse
WACO, Texas — The McLennan County District Attorney Josh Tetens announced that 58-year-old Luckus Moore has received seven life sentences for sexually assaulting a child back in the 1990's and early 2000's. Tetens says a jury took less than 30 minutes to sentence Moore to life in prison on seven counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child on Thursday, June 29.  An additional 20-year sentence was given on two counts of sexual assault of a child. 
https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/crime/texas-man-receives-7-life-sentences-sexually-assaulting-a-child/500-41d2d540-a2c6-44c9-a0c7-075d8bba111f 

▫️Texas pastor pleads guilty to federal charge of possessing child pornography
A Georgetown, Texas, man who served as the pastor at a Round Rock church pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday to an enhanced charge of child pornography possession. David Lloyd Walther, 57, admitted to knowingly searching for, downloading, distributing and possessing child sexual abuse material, including child pornography. The Texas pastor who was caught with more than 100,000 images of child pornography and bestiality faces 20 years in jail if convicted.  Walther, who admitted to the facts at the time of his arrest, even downloaded content from the church in which he had been preaching for about 18 years.
» https://www.foxnews.com/us/texas-pastor-pleads-guilty-federal-charge-possessing-child-pornography
» https://morningexpress.in/texas-pastor-who-downloaded-more-than-100000-images-of-child-pornography-and-bestiality-also-committed-the-crimes-from-church/ 

▫️Indian boarding schools: St. Labre launches investigation into unmarked graves
ASHLAND — A Montana school system is digging deep into a dark period of history, when Native American children were forced to attend government and religious-operated boarding schools, and some children never returned home. It's a first-of-its-kind investigation in Montana, as the school commissioning the investigation is examining its own history and the potential of unmarked/undocumented graves on its property. The findings report is expected in 2024, and the commission hopes this deep dive into a dark place of U.S. and Montana history brings a new era of closure. If you have questions about this project, listening sessions, or would like to participate, email Please at peasej@lbhc.edu.
https://www.ktvq.com/news/local-news/indian-boarding-schools-st-labre-launches-investigation-into-potential-unmarked-graves 
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▫️Sheriff’s Child Rescue Unit Receives National Honor
COOK COUNTY, IL – Cook County Sheriff’s Child Rescue Unit has been named the 2023 National Sheriffs’ Association Crime Victim Services Award recipient in recognition of outstanding achievement by a Sheriff’s Office in support of crime victims, Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced today. Since the unit’s inception, more than 1,100 children have been rescued throughout Cook County.
https://www.cookcountysheriff.org/sheriffs-child-rescue-unit-receives-national-honor/ 

▫️Men Solicit Sex from Undercover Deputies They Thought Were Prostitutes
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office busted nine men who thought they were hiring prostitutes for sex, but they were actually soliciting undercover deputies.
https://westorlandonews.com/men-solicit-sex-from-undercover-deputies-they-thought-were-prostitutes/ 

▫️Redding felon held to answer on rape, child porn charges: hearing date set
REDDING, Calif. — A man from the Redding area was held to answer on all charges filed against him, including pimping, rape, and for creating, possessing and distributing child porn. The Shasta County District Attorney's Office says Anthony Diamond Augustus' next hearing is set for July 13, for arraignment on the information.
https://krcrtv.com/news/local/redding-felon-held-to-answer-on-rape-child-porn-charges-hearing-date-set  

▫️Lancaster County man sentenced after arrest in child sex solicitation sting operation
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa.  — A Lancaster County man will spend one and a half to five years behind bars plus probation for attempted solicitation of sex from a minor. 69-year-old Jeffrey Fralich, of the 100 block of South Walnut Street, Lititz, pled guilty to five third-degree felonies and one second-degree felony for agreeing to pay for sex with a minor.
https://local21news.com/news/local/lancaster-county-man-sentenced-after-arrest-in-child-sex-solicitation-sting-operation  

▫️San Antonio man sentenced to 99 years in child sexual abuse case with no chance for parole
SAN ANTONIO - A San Antonio man was sentenced to nearly a century in prison after abusing several victims for nearly four years. According to Bexar County District Attorney Joe D. Gonzales, Wesley Henderson, 56, was given a prison sentence of 99 years in prison Friday afternoon.
https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/san-antonio-man-sentenced-to-99-years-in-child-sexual-abuse-case-with-no-chance-for-parole-crime-local-community-children-police-district-attorney  

▫️2 active East Bay priests accused in recent child sex abuse suits
At least two priests actively serving Catholic parishes in the East Bay are among hundreds of Bay Area clergy being accused of abusing children in a flood of recent lawsuits. On a legal call with its bankruptcy creditors last week, the Diocese revealed two of its accused priests are still in ministry, according to a plaintiff’s attorney and a former Oakland priest who were on the call. One of the active priests now facing abuse allegations is Fr. George Mockel, the current pastor of Santa Maria parish in Orinda, which NBC Bay Area has confirmed through a review of state court records. 
» https://www.nbcbayarea.com/investigations/east-bay-priests-accused-child-sex-abuse-suits/3263850/       (VIDEO)  
» https://www.bishop-accountability.org/2023/07/2-active-east-bay-priests-accused-in-recent-child-sex-abuse-suits/

▫️Former priest gets 7 years for sexual abuse of boy at Evanston hotel
A former Catholic priest has been sentenced to seven years in prison after pleading guilty to molesting a boy more than two decades ago at an Evanston hotel. Kenneth Lewis, 62, entered the plea Thursday to felony aggravated sexual abuse in a deal with Cook County prosecutors that saw other charges dropped, including predatory criminal sexual assault, court records show.
» https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/6/29/23778811/clergy-sexual-abuse-kenneth-lewis-evanston-hotel-catholic-church
» https://www.bishop-accountability.org/2023/07/former-priest-gets-7-years-for-sexual-abuse-of-boy-at-evanston-hotel/ 

▫️42 names added to list of Baltimore Archdiocese employees accused of sex abuse
BALTIMORE -- The Archdiocese of Baltimore added 42 names to its list of those accused of child sexual abuse, but some survivors told WJZ the church should have made them public long ago. Thirty-three of the newly-named people on the list are dead.
» https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/42-names-added-to-list-baltimore-archdiocese-employees-accused-of-sex-abuse/
» https://www.bishop-accountability.org/2023/07/42-names-added-to-list-of-baltimore-archdiocese-employees-accused-of-sex-abuse/

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▫️2-year-old kidnapped Michigan girl still missing after suspect in Amber Alert arrested
LANSING, Mich. - Police say a Michigan man listed as a suspect in an Amber Alert was arrested, but the 2-year-old subject of the alert is still missing. Police were also looking for Rashad Maleek Trice, who they said was wanted in Wynter’s kidnapping. In a Monday morning update, police said Trice was arrested in St. Clair Shores. If you have any information on where Wynter could be, you are asked to contact the Lansing Police Department at 517-483-4600.
» https://news.yahoo.com/kidnapping-suspect-custody-2-old-111856477.html         (VIDEO)
» https://www.westernmassnews.com/2023/07/03/amber-alert-issued-kidnapped-2-year-old-michigan-girl/
» https://wwmt.com/news/local/winter-smith-missing-rashad-trice-arrested-lansing-toddler-kidnapping-st-clair-shores-police-crime-ingham-county-west-michigan  

▫️Henrico Police charge 11 men with soliciting minors
HENRICO COUNTY, Va. — Eleven men are facing charges after a Henrico Police vice operation targeting people who solicit minors for sex online.
» https://www.wric.com/news/local-news/henrico-county/henrico-police-charge-11-men-with-soliciting-minors/ 
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▫️Florida lawyer 'paid to rape four children multiple times' while visiting Cambodia
An American lawyer who has spent the past two-and-a-half years in Cambodian prison for raping four children is now facing five federal counts in the US - after being deported back to the states earlier this month. Currently being kept under house arrest in Tampa, 42-year-old Rugh James Cline is facing 170 years in prison for his alleged crimes, which include alleged payments to rape four minors in the Southeast Asian nation back in 2019. According to the lawman's indictment, he arrived in Cambodia in May of that year with a photo or video showing two Cambodian children engaged in sex acts - before and after raping two minors under the age of 15 on multiple different occasions.
» https://www.newsweek.com/lawyer-deported-back-us-charges-sexually-abusing-cambodian-girls-1810335
» https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12257693/Florida-lawyer-paid-rape-four-children-multiple-times-visiting-Cambodia.html
» https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/us-news/man-given-24-hour-house-30378414
» https://nypost.com/2023/07/03/florida-lawyer-rugh-cline-deported-back-to-us-after-allegedly-paying-to-sexually-abuse-kids-in-cambodia/
» https://www.justice.gov/usao-mdfl/pr/florida-attorney-deported-united-states-after-being-charged-sexually-abusing-children 

▫️CBI issues Endangered Missing Person Alert for 4 children out of Arapahoe County
ARAPAHOE COUNTY, Colo. - Colorado law enforcement need your help finding four missing siblings who could be in danger. Jyron Gardette, Jehoward Gardette, Israel Gardette and Heaven Myles were all last seen on the afternoon of June 30. They are believed to be with 47-year-old Howard Myles. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) says authorities are “very concerned” for the safety of these four children.
Anyone with information is urged to call 911 or the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office at 303-795-4711.
» https://currently.att.yahoo.com/att/cbi-issues-endangered-missing-person-040400925.html       (VIDEO)
» https://www.kktv.com/2023/07/03/cbi-4-kids-missing-arapahoe-county-could-be-danger/ 

▫️Two massage parlor owners charged with running brothels, SC police say
After receiving information from CrimeStoppers and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, Charleston officers investigated both the Orange Massage Spa (at 1124 Sam Rittenberg Blvd.) and the Golden Massage Spa (at 1649 Savannah Highway), police said in a news release. The officers discovered illicit services were being offered and sold, and the owner of both businesses, 56-year-old West Ashley resident Wen Xu, was arrested and charged with two counts of sex/prostitution for operating a brothel. Despite the arrests, the investigations are ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 843-720-2422, or Lowcountry CrimeStoppers at 843-554-1111.
https://www.thestate.com/news/local/crime/article276952568.html
» https://www.aol.com/news/two-massage-parlor-owners-charged-165456254.html 

▫️Hotel guest faces charges for sexual abuse of a child
VERNAL, Utah — A Vernal hotel guest is facing three first-degree felony charges after alleged sexual abuse of a child. Michael J Grant, 31, who is not from the area, has been arrested on two counts of forcible sodomy and one count of object rape, all first-degree felonies, on Sunday, July 2 at around 3 a.m., according to court documents. The victim, 14, was walking by Grant’s hotel room when Grant grabbed them by the wrist, pulled them into his room, and sexually abused them, according to court documents.
» https://www.abc4.com/news/northern-utah/vernal-hotel-guest-faces-felony-charges-after-alleged-sexual-abuse-of-a-child/        (VIDEO)
» https://gephardtdaily.com/local/vernal-hotel-guest-jailed-after-alleged-sexual-abuse-of-child-pulled-into-room/ 

▫️Former Papillion-La Vista High coach charged with sexual assault of child
A former Papillion-La Vista High School assistant wrestling coach was charged Monday in Sarpy County with first-degree sexual assault of a child. Avery Rhodes, 36, of Omaha, was ordered held on $250,000 bail during a court hearing Monday. He must pay 10% of the bail amount, $25,000, to be released from the Sarpy County Jail. Rhodes also was charged with third-degree sexual assault of a child, child abuse and incest.
https://omaha.com/news/local/crime-courts/former-papillion-la-vista-high-coach-charged-with-sexual-assault-of-child/article_17cb05de-1999-11ee-9235-efd9429e492b.html  

▫️EPD: Sex offender arrested after resisting law enforcement
EVANSVILLE, Ind. - Evansville Police officials say a man was arrested Sunday morning after fleeing and hitting police officers while being taken into custody. Officials say upon arrival, the victim told authorities a man, later identified as Christian Kimpling, had been on their property of which he was barred from. Officials say Kimpling was taken to the hospital and then later transported to the Vanderburgh Community Corrections Center. Kimpling is charged with false reporting, resisting law enforcement, failure to possess a driver’s license as a sex offender and battery.
» https://www.14news.com/2023/07/02/epd-sex-offender-arrested-after-resisting-law-enforcement/         (VIDEO)
» https://www.wdbj7.com/video/2023/07/02/epd-sex-offender-arrested-after-resisting-law-enforcement/ (VIDEO) 

▫️Port Angeles man indicted on federal child sex abuse charges
PORT ANGELES — A Port Angeles man is set to be arraigned July 10 after he was indicted late Wednesday by a federal grand jury on two counts of sexual abuse of a minor, who later attempted to kill himself, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Briceson R. Standley, 34, has been held at the Federal Detention Center in SeaTac, south of Seattle, since his arrest on June 15.
https://www.peninsuladailynews.com/crime/port-angeles-man-indicted-on-federal-child-sex-abuse-charges/