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▫️Evansville teens trying to combat human trafficking, represent Indiana on national scale
EVANSVILLE, Ind. - Jennifer Vazquez and Suprita Vavilala have set their sights, despite still being in high school themselves, on creating a new piece of curriculum.
“It’s not really talked about as much, and having the youth really come forward and show their support is really important, and I think this organization allows for that to happen,” says Vavilala. The goal is to create a new law requiring trafficking education in Hoosier schools with UpLift18 supplying the curriculum.
While they work on making statewide changes and ironing out their product, an interactive educational video, Uplift 18 has already partnered with YWCA Evansville and the Albion Fellows Bacon Center collecting donations and spreading their message.
https://www.14news.com/2024/07/08/evansville-teens-trying-combat-human-trafficking-represent-indiana-national-scale/ (VIDEO) 

▫️Combating human trafficking in Iowa and Minnesota
The U.S. State Department estimates that over 27 million people globally are exploited for labor, services, and commercial sex trafficking.
Traffickers are increasingly targeting the most vulnerable, including children because of unfettered access online.
https://www.kaaltv.com/news/combating-human-trafficking-in-iowa-and-minnesota/   (VIDEO) 

▫️Beyond Awareness: Human Trafficking Happens Here Too - Dade City, FL - Wednesday, July 10, 2024 , 7:00am-9:00am
MEET WITH: Local experts in the field Anti-trafficking non-profits Community leaders 
LEARN HOW TO: Recognize trafficking indicators Get involved with the antitrafficking movement in "our" community
https://www.tampabay.com/life-culture/entertainment/calendar/?evPage=2#!/details/beyond-awareness-human-trafficking-happens-here-too/13827767/2024-07-10T07 

▫️Knowledge is Power: Keeping Colorado's Youth Safe from Human Trafficking - Laboratory to Combat Human Trafficking
You probably know that at the Laboratory to Combat Human Trafficking, we train professionals who may encounter situations of exploitation in their line of work—nurses, doctors, foster care families, educators, police officers, and more. But did you know that we also directly interact with and train youth?
https://combathumantrafficking.org/blog/knowledge-is-power/ 

▫️Hawaii Island police release photos in search for tips in baffling kidnapping case
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii Island police are trying to salve a baffling case by seeking tips from the community.
They’re in search of clues as they try to find a potential kidnapping victim and relevant suspects in the case. The victim was standing outside his vehicle as the suspects then assaulted him, and forced him into the back seat of the truck.
Anyone with information in this case is asked to call Detective Kimo Keli’ipa’akaua at (808) 961-2375, or send in tips via email at kimo.keliipaakaua@hawaiicounty.gov.
» https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2024/07/09/police-work-figure-out-possible-hilo-kidnapping-case-with-multiple-suspects/
» https://www.kitv.com/news/crime/police-asking-for-help-identifying-suspects-victim-in-possible-kidnapping-in-hilo/article_2943e290-3d8d-11ef-9e6e-23dfe57b6ba1.html 

▫️EXCLUSIVE: Cal State "Gender" Academic Inspired Pedophilic Fantasy On Castrating, Enslaving Young Boys
Reduxx has learned that a Professor Emeritus at California State University and a top consultant to the world’s leading transgender health authority directly contributed to an erotic story featuring themes of the graphic mutilation and sexual slavery of children.
In 2022, Reduxx exposed a number of academics for their role in a disturbing website known as the Eunuch Archive, a long-standing forum which hosts nearly 10,000 “erotic” stories of an extreme sadomasochistic nature. In addition to hosting the fantasy material, a discussion forum exists to provide support and community to men who identify as “eunuchs,” and seek to be or are already castrated.
https://reduxx.info/exclusive-california-gender-academic-inspired-pedophilic-fantasy-on-castrating-enslaving-young-boys/ 

▫️Repeat child predator sentenced to 25 years in federal prison
CHARLESTON, S.C.  — A repeat child sex offender was sentenced in a Charleston courtroom to federal prison after sending obscene material to a person he believed to be a minor.
Chad Michael Rabon, 34, of Lugoff, was sentenced to 25 years in prison by US District Judge Richard M. Gergel. Rabon pled guilty to two counts of attempted transfer of obscene material to a minor and two counts of commission of a felony sex offense involving a minor by a registered sex offender.
Evidence showed that from May 23, 2022, to June 30, 2022, Rabon had sexually explicit conversations with who he believed was a 13-year-old girl through the KIK Messenger app.
https://www.counton2.com/news/south-carolina-news/repeat-child-predator-sentenced-to-25-years-in-federal-prison/ 

▫️Texas Daycare Faces Lawsuit After Sexual Abuse Allegations: The Button Law Firm Takes Action
DALLAS, Texas - The Button Law Firm has filed a significant lawsuit against a local daycare center following disturbing allegations of sexual abuse. 
The lawsuit details harrowing accounts of the abuse that the child endured. The Dallas Express reported that the child, who attended the daycare regularly, was subjected to inappropriate behavior and abuse by a staff member. This is not the first time that By the Barnyard Gate has been scrutinized. The Dallas Express feature highlighted a troubling history of violations and complaints against the facility. Previous inspections revealed a series of regulatory breaches, including inadequate supervision, failure to conduct proper background checks on staff, and non-compliance with safety standards. 
» https://www.buttonlawfirm.com/news/texas-daycare-faces-lawsuit-after-sexual-abuse-allegations-the-button-law-firm-takes-action.cfm
» https://dallasexpress.com/crime/daycare-faces-lawsuit-after-sexual-abuse-allegations/ 

▫️Van Buren man accused of human trafficking facing new charges
VAN BUREN, Ark. — A Van Buren man who is facing human trafficking and other felony charges has been arrested again and is facing new charges after being accused of assaulting one of the victims again.
Michael Hall is back in the Crawford County Detention Center. He was free on a $100,000 bond. On Monday, July 8, 2024, his bond was revoked.
According to court records, Hall was arrested on July 1, accused of violating the terms of his bond agreement for having contact with a victim in the case. Hall is also accused of assaulting a family or household member.
» https://www.yahoo.com/news/van-buren-porn-actor-accused-005459836.html (VIDEO)
» https://www.4029tv.com/article/van-buren-man-accused-of-human-trafficking-facing-new-charges/61537638
» https://www.nwahomepage.com/news/van-buren-porn-actor-accused-of-human-trafficking-arrested-again-for-assault/ 

▫️Livingston County man sentenced for coercing 14-year-old Virginia girl into sex
Rochester, N.Y. — A Livingston County man who prosecutors said drove eight hours in an attempt to have sex with a 14-year-old girl last year is heading to prison after reaching a guilty plea earlier this year.
Derrick Loi, 27, of Lakeville, pleaded guilty March 25 to coercion and enticement.
https://13wham.com/news/local/livingston-county-man-pleads-guilty-to-coercing-14-year-old-virginia-girl-into-sex-derrick-loi-lakeville-sugar-daddy-lynchburg-ronake-federal-prison 

▫️Illegal Migrant Convicted After Raping Child, Assaulting ICE Officer
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The subject of an Enforcement and Removal Operations Washington, D.C. targeted operation received a five-year federal prison sentence June 27 at the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia for a man guilty of receiving child sexual abuse material and assaulting a federal officer. Deportation officers from ERO Washington, D.C. apprehended Jhoan Esau Lemus-Ramos, 23, an unlawfully present Honduran national who raped a 13-year-old victim in Herndon.
“Jhoan Esau Lemus-Ramos represented a significant threat to the children of our Virginia communities,” said ERO Washington, D.C. Field Office Director Liana Castano. “He not only traumatized his young victim by forcing himself on her; he also harassed her into sending him compromising images of her.
» https://www.newsweek.com/honduran-illegal-immigrant-sentenced-child-sexual-abuse-1922463
» https://www.ice.gov/news/releases/ero-washington-dc-enforcement-action-results-sentencing-honduran-child-rapist 

▫️Andrew Bush arrest: Berks County man charged with possession of more than 400 images of child porn
SINKING SPRING, Pennsylvania - A 27-year-old Berks County man is in police custody, accused of possessing hundreds of suspected child pornography images on his cell phone.
Andrew Bush, of Sinking Spring, is charged with sexual abuse of children and possession of child pornography.
The investigation began after the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children contacted Berks County Detectives over uploads of child porn from a Kik messenger account.
https://6abc.com/post/andrew-bush-arrest-berks-county-man-charged-possession/15043417/ 

▫️Standoff in northern Indiana ends after 18 hours with suspect arrested, child found dead
Police say they found a deceased 2-year-old boy after taking the suspect into custody.  Officials said they are looking into the cause of the boy’s death.
The Elkhart County Prosecutor’s Office will determine charges against 37-year-old Ryan Snyder.
» https://www.northernnewsnow.com/2024/07/08/2-year-old-boy-dies-man-custody-after-standoff-police-say/ (VIDEO)
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Gracie Griffin | U.S. Marshals Service
Cleveland, OH – The United States Marshals Service Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information directly leading to the identification, location, and arrest of the suspect(s) involved in the shooting death of 10-year-old Gracie Griffin. 
The shooting happened at approximately 7:10pm on Thursday, July 4 in the 3200 block of West 125th St. near Triskett Rd.  Gracie was transported to MetroHealth Medical Center where she later died. 
Anyone with information is urged to call the Cleveland Division of Police’s homicide unit at (216) 623-5464 or the U.S. Marshals tipline at 1-866-4-WANTED.  
https://www.usmarshals.gov/news/press-release/reward-information-death-of-10-year-old-gracie-griffin 

▫️La Crosse woman charged with human trafficking
LA CROSSE, Wis.  - A La Crosse woman is facing four counts of human trafficking.
Shantylle Kibler, 28, was charged on Monday in La Crosse County Circuit Court. The complaint said Kibler was the one who arranged four meetings with men who paid to have sex with the victim. Kibler then drove the victim to the locations for the meetings.
Police are still looking for Kibler's boyfriend Drae Broadnax.
» https://www.wkow.com/news/la-crosse-woman-charged-with-human-trafficking/video_7aa16487-8135-5d58-833a-6b7a82046da8.html (VIDEO)
» https://www.wxow.com/news/crime/la-crosse-woman-charged-with-human-trafficking/article_7ac10f3a-3d65-11ef-b164-4bf42294d71d.html 

▫️Fulton police arrest man for child sexual abuse
FULTON, N.Y. — An Orange County man has been arrested for sexually abusing an 11-year-old in Oswego County.
According to Fulton Police, an investigation began on June 22 regarding an inappropriate relationship between a 39-year-old man and an 11-year-old child.
The investigation revealed over several months, 39-year-old Christopher J. Rico allegedly subjected the victim to several instances of sexual contact, some of which he recorded on his cell phone.

▫️Satellite Beach Man Charged with Multiple Sexual Offenses Against Minor
Satellite Beach, FL – Tristan Taylor Jeczala of Satellite Beach has been arrested on numerous charges, including Lewd and Lascivious Battery, Sexual Performance of a Child, and other serious offenses. 
The investigation began on July 3, 2024, when the Polk County Sheriff’s Office received a Crime Stopper tip. The tip indicated that a minor between the ages of 12-16 years old, referred to as “L.M.G.,” was involved in a sexual relationship with Tristan Taylor Jeczala and was residing at his home at 24 Sunset Street, Satellite Beach.
https://thespacecoastrocket.com/satellite-beach-man-charged-with-multiple-sexual-offenses-against-minor/ 

▫️Welfare check uncovers 15 women held in North Texas forced labor operation
Four Indians Charged In Human Trafficking Case In Texas
In a shocking incident, four Indian individuals were issued arrest warrants by Texas police in a human trafficking case. The Princeton police charged them after finding 15 adult females in the location and also finding that many adult males were the victims of forced labor in a different location.
Princeton Police Sgt. Carolyn Crawford would not reveal what type of labor operation was happening, but she says dozens of more people are involved.
"I can probably say over 100. Easily," she said. Of those 100 people, more than half are victims, according to the sergeant. Princeton Police Chief James Waters says his team has been working leads with federal investigators for several months.
Police also say addresses in McKinney, Melissa and other cities were allegedly involved in the forced labor operation.
» https://youtu.be/Wpn9SowxM7s (VIDEO)
» https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twHYl2k5xXA   (VIDEO)
» https://www.fox4news.com/news/princeton-human-trafficking-scheme-ginsburg-lane (VIDEO)
» https://www.gulte.com/overseas/303320/us-four-indians-arrested-in-human-trafficking-case-in-texas
» https://www.m9.news/usa-news/dallas-arrests-4-indians-arrested-in-shocking-crime/
» https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/forced-labor-princeton-collin-county/3586472/
» https://www.firstpost.com/world/human-trafficking-racket-busted-in-texas-four-indian-americans-including-a-woman-arrested-13791160.html

▫️Clay Co. Sheriff's Office pull over van for human trafficking, two on the run - Sheriffs looking for two accused of human trafficking
CLAY COUNTY, Texas - Deputies with the Clay County Sheriff’s Office are looking for two males accused of human trafficking.
As of publishing this article, these two men are still at large. One was wearing a black shirt and blue jeans. The other was wearing a red and white shirt with blue jeans. They were last seen near Fairview Road and East Hapgood Road respectively.
» https://www.newschannel6now.com/2024/07/09/sheriffs-looking-two-accused-human-trafficking/
» https://www.kswo.com/2024/07/09/clay-co-sheriffs-office-pull-over-van-human-trafficking-two-run/ 

▫️Port Royal man who escaped from Jasper County jail arrested in Florida
A Port Royal man who escaped June 10 from the Jasper County Detention Center and is believed to be connected to a sex trafficking operation in Beaufort County, has been arrested and is in custody in Florida pending extradition back to South Carolina.
Jaquan Duvall Barnes, 29, of Port Royal, was arrested Sunday evening, July 7, by Jacksonville, Fla., Sheriff’s deputies and is currently detained at the John E. Goode Pre-Trial Detention Facility. News of his arrest was shared Monday morning on the Facebook page of the Hardeeville Police Department.
https://yourislandnews.com/port-royal-man-who-escaped-from-jasper-county-jail-arrested-in-florida/ 

▫️Internet Crimes Against Children investigations result in five arrests
The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with Homeland Security Investigations, conducted an operation in April aimed at suspects who possess Child Sex Assault Materials (CSAM).
The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force served several search warrants at local residences investigating possession of sexually explicit materials involving minors.
Arrest warrants were served on the suspects on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, and five individuals were arrested and booked into the Mesa County Detention Facility.
https://crimewatch.net/us/co/mesa/sheriff/134177/post/internet-crimes-against-children-investigations-result-five-arrests 

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▫️Police say there could be 100 victims in North Texas human trafficking bust  (UPDATE)
Fifteen victims – all women between 23 and 26 years old – were discovered in the Ginsburg Lane home.
But police believe the ring had been operating for three to five years and there could be around 100 victims – men and women. Since the initial tip, police say they discovered multiple other locations in Princeton, Melissa, McKinney and beyond that were involved.
If you are aware of any details or are a victim of human/labor trafficking, Princeton Police ask you to call them at 972-736-3901 or dial 9-1-1.
» https://youtu.be/1K8ohMEOq74 (VIDEO)
» https://youtu.be/XnxB-ySiyE4 (VIDEO)
» https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/crime/police-say-a-tip-pest-control-worker-led-to-human-trafficking-ring-bust-in-collin-county-princeton-texas/287-b7186af0-b04f-4fb3-ae08-26b68f88a40b
» https://www.businesstoday.in/world/us/story/us-forced-labour-scam-4-of-india-origin-arrested-in-texas-under-human-trafficking-charges-436491-2024-07-09

▫️Clark County sergeant facing child exploitation charges in Taylor County
MEDFORD − A 39-year-old Clark County Sheriff's Office sergeant is facing four felony charges after a 16-year-old girl reported a man blackmailed and threatened her to get suggestive pictures.
Jeremy D. Chapman, of Spencer, is charged in Taylor County with sexual exploitation of a child, child enticement, threatening to communicate derogatory information and solicitation of intimate representation from a minor.
https://www.wausaudailyherald.com/story/news/crime/2024/07/09/clark-county-sheriffs-office-sergeant-facing-felony-child-exploitation-charges-in-taylor-county/74341288007/ 

▫️Man arrested for attempted sexual assault in connection to attack on school children
A man who police say attacked two children on their way to school last month has been arrested and charged with attempted aggravated sexual assault of a child, according to the Fairfield Police Department.
On June 5, between 8;30 and 9 a.m., two 12-year-olds — a boy and a girl — were walking to school on a bike path between Meadowlark Drive and East Tabor Avenue when they were approached by a man riding a BMX bike.
The children, according to police, bravely fought off the man, who has been identified as 30-year-old Carlos Guadalupe DeLosReyes of Fairfield. Once the children arrived at school, they reported the incident.
Fairfield PD Special Operations detectives located him on July 3. He was taken into custody and booked into Solano County Jail on felony charges that included:
Kidnap to commit rape; Attempted aggravated sexual assault of a child; Lewd or lascivious acts with a child; Assault with intent to commit rape; Criminal threats; False imprisonment; Child abuse likely to cause great bodily injury.
https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/man-arrested-for-attempted-sexual-assault-in-connection-to-attack-on-school-children/ 

▫️North Carolina: Wrestling coach charged with sex assault of teen
A Raleigh wrestling coach charged with indecent liberties in December was arrested again for child sex acts with a 13-year-old.
Jared Lewis, 52, was charged Friday with first-degree sexual assault of a child under the age of 13, according to a warrant listing the charges out of Dane, Wisconsin. Lewis was previously charged in December with indecent liberties with a minor after he was accused of inappropriate activity with a youth he advised and traveled with.
Lewis runs World Wrestling Tours, which promotes youth wrestling and provides training and coaching for young wrestlers.
» https://www.yahoo.com/news/clayton-wrestling-coach-faces-more-211508944.html  (VIDEO)
» https://www.wxii12.com/article/raleigh-wrestling-coach-arrested-charged-sex-assault-13-year-old/61546226
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▫️Utah Crime Lab found Tim Ballard's sperm on his assistant's skirt, plaintiffs say
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah State Crime Lab has matched Tim Ballard's DNA to a sperm sample found on an alleged victim's skirt, according to court documents filed Monday by the plaintiff.
Ballard is the founder and former CEO of Operation Underground Railroad, an organization dedicated to stopping human trafficking. He was removed from the organization after an internal investigation into several complaints. He is currently facing four civil lawsuits and several criminal investigations.
» https://youtu.be/zC7LLw-FNAM (VIDEO)
» https://www.fox13now.com/news/fox-13-investigates/utah-crime-lab-found-tim-ballards-sperm-on-his-assistants-skirt-plaintiffs-say (VIDEO)

▫️Fulton County Man is 11th Convicted Following Recovery of 17-Year-Old Human Trafficking Victim
Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that Denorris Hutchinson, 36, of East Point, has been convicted and sentenced to prison for trafficking two females, ages 15 and 17, in Fulton County.
The 17-year-old, who had been reported as missing from Kansas City, Missouri, was recovered from a hotel in Fulton County as part of a multi-agency operation conducted in 2020. The Attorney General’s Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit has now convicted 11 individuals for their involvement in the trafficking of this 17-year-old female.
This total includes nine buyers and one seller, all of whom were previously sentenced to prison in a 10-defendant case in Fulton County. Carr’s Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit has also indicted two additional defendants whose cases are still pending.
https://allongeorgia.com/georgia-public-safety/fulton-county-man-is-11th-convicted-following-recovery-of-17-year-old-human-trafficking-victim/ 

▫️Escondido Driving Instructor Admits Sex Crimes Involving Students
Richard Joseph Banks, 51, who at the time of the offenses was an instructor with El Cajon-based American Driving School, was arrested in January on suspicion of sexually abusing female students during driving lessons, as well as “using secret cameras hidden in the instructional car to record his students’ private areas,” according to the San Diego Police Department.
Earlier this year, prosecutors charged him with nearly three dozen counts in connection with 11 victims, most of whom were underage.
https://timesofsandiego.com/crime/2024/07/09/escondido-driving-instructor-admits-sex-crimes-involving-students/ 

▫️'Serial rapist' is accused of killing woman he held in torture dungeon after her remains were found in a barrel two years after another victim who he chained up and attacked managed to escape
A man with a history of posting racist and misogynistic materials online and who is already behind bars, accused of committing vicious sexual offenses from inside of his home dungeon, is now facing a murder charge.
Timothy Haslett Jr., 41, was first arrested in late 2022 after a 22-year-old black woman ran to the home of one of his neighbors and said she had escaped from his sex dungeon in the Kansas City suburbs after a month of captivity. 
On Tuesday, Clay County prosecutor Zachary Thompson announced that Haslett was now accused of the first degree murder of sex worker Jaynie Crosdale, 36.
'The physical, psychological, and sexual torture described by the defendant’s surviving victim is brutal and barbaric,' Clay County prosecutor Zachary Thompson said.  Despite his claims that two of his kidnapping victims died, Haslett is so far only charged with one murder.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13619439/Serial-rapist-accused-killing-woman-held-torture-dungeon-remains-barrel-two-years-victim-chained-attacked-managed-escape.html 

▫️MLB star Wander Franco 'is CHARGED with sexual abuse and sexual exploitation against a minor'
Tampa Bay Rays superstar Wander Franco has been formally charged with sexual abuse and sexual exploitation against a minor, according to ESPN.
Franco is still being paid his $2million salary, despite not appearing in an MLB game since allegations first surfaced in the summer of 2023. He remains under contract through 2032 and is reportedly owed $174m.
He is alleged to have had a relationship with a 14-year-old girl and paid her mother thousands of dollars for her consent. 
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/mlb/article-13618265/Wander-Franco-formally-charged-sexual-abuse.html  

▫️Bombshell court documents reveal how Texas megachurch pastor Robert Morris tried to blame 12-year-old girl for their illegal sexual relationship
Texas megachurch Pastor Robert Morris lawyers tried to blame the 12-year-old girl who accused him of assault for the sexual abuse, legal documents have claimed.
Morris, 62, the founder and senior pastor of Gateway Church in Southlake - one of the largest megachurches in the country - has been accused of sexually abusing former family friend Cindy Clemishire in the 1980s, when she was just 12 years old.
Correspondence obtained by NBC News shows 25 years after the alleged abuse when Clemishire hired an attorney and threatened to sue Morris, his lawyer responded by blaming the 12-year-old for what happened. 
'It was your client who initiated inappropriate behavior by coming into my client’s bedroom and getting in bed with him, which my client should not have allowed to happen,' Morris' lawyer J. Shelby Sharpe wrote in a February 6, 2007 response.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13617215/Texas-pastor-Robert-Morris-blamed-12-year-old-girl-sexual-abuse-court-documents.html  

▫️How police rescued a woman from a ritual killing amid massive Mexican trafficking network
BRUNSWICK, Ga. – A masked man snatched a woman from a day care in coastal Georgia and drove her north to a small cemetery.
Near ivory marbled tombstones and stone angel statutes, Javier Sanchez Mendoza Jr. beat his victim. He planned to stab her and dump her body in the grass under towering oak trees and swaying gray ribbons of Spanish moss.
However, the day care worker fought back, wrestling the knife from Mendoza's grip. It landed between his truck's console and seat, out of reach.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/07/06/police-stop-georgia-ritual-killing-mexican-trafficking/74293092007/   (VIDEO) 

▫️Hughes sentenced to 23 years for trafficking child to former Longview businessman
Heather Annette Hughes — convicted in May for supplying a former Longview car dealer a child for sex in 2017 — was sentenced Monday to over 20 years in state prison.
Presiding Cowlitz County Superior Court Judge Patricia Fassett said that while Hughes, 50, of Longview, was not the chief culprit, the crimes would not have occurred without her involvement.
The victim, who was 12 in 2017, said during trial Hughes introduced her to Jay Douglas, 61, the former owner of the used car dealership Triangle Motors, convicted to 23 years to life in prison in 2022 of raping and molesting the same young girl.
https://tdn.com/news/local/crime-courts/hughes-sentenced-to-23-years-for-trafficking-child-to-former-longview-businessman/article_7f1466d2-3e0e-11ef-8dbd-2f009d84680b.html 

▫️Man arrested for kidnapping 7-month-old in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss.  – Authorities said a man has been arrested in connection to the kidnapping of a 7-month-old girl, who was later found safe.
Detective Tommie Brown, with the Jackson Police Department (JPD), said 44-year-old James Wilson has been charged with auto theft and kidnapping.
Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade said the baby was left in a running car by her mother at the Shell gas station on Beasley Road on Saturday, July 6. He said a man, who was wearing a medical mask, took the vehicle while the mother was inside the gas station.
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▫️Dauphin County man will serve up to 30 years in prison for trying to arrange sex acts with 'minor'
On July 1, 2024, Jeffrey Pettinato, age 62, pleaded guilty before Judge Edward M. Marsico, Jr. to trafficking in individuals, criminal attempt to commit trafficking in individuals, criminal solicitation to commit involuntary deviate sexual intercourse of a child under the age of 16, criminal solicitation to promote prostitution of a minor, and criminal solicitation to promote prostitution of a minor (procuring inmate).
Judge Marsico sentenced Pettinato to 15 to 30 years of imprisonment followed by three years of consecutive probation.
» https://dauphin.crimewatchpa.com/da/310/cases/jeffrey-pettinato-convicted-human-trafficking-and-other-sexual-offenses
» https://www.fox43.com/article/news/crime/sentencing-prison-human-trafficking-dauphin-county/521-78b4c91b-6886-4dde-972d-c0740bac04b9 

▫️Poughkeepsie Man Admits Enticing 11-Year-Old For Sex, Possession Of CSAM
Dutchess County resident Aaron W. Scott, age 28, of Poughkeepsie, was sentenced to 15 years in prison, according to the US Attorney for the Northern District of New York.
As part of his previously entered guilty plea, Scott admitted that between Thursday, April 1, 2022, and Wednesday, June 14, 2022, he sent sexually explicit text messages to someone he believed was an 11-year-old girl in an attempt to entice the child into engaging in sexual acts with him. 
In addition to the 15 years, Scott was also sentenced to 25 years of post-imprisonment supervised release, to pay $3,000 in restitution to a victim whose images he possessed, and ordered to forfeit the devices that he used to attempt to entice the child and that contained the child pornography. 
» https://dailyvoice.com/new-york/southwestdutchess/poughkeepsie-admits-enticing-11-year-old-for-sex-possession-of-child-porn/
» https://dailyvoice.com/new-york/clarkstown/hudson-valley-man-sentenced-for-child-porn-attempting-to-entice-minor/ 

▫️Montgomery County investigator leads sting operation against alleged online predator
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas — A man has been sentenced to 60 years in prison following a sting operation conducted by the Montgomery County District Attorney's Internet Crimes Against Children Division.On July 19, 2022, the Montgomery County Pct. 2 Investigator led an investigation that resulted in the arrest of Timothy Addison McKeel for online solicitation of a minor, a violation of Texas Penal Code 33.021.
During the investigation, it was discovered that McKeel was also under investigation in Harris County for aggravated sexual assault of a minor. 
» https://tylerpaper.com/news/texas/montgomery-county-investigator-leads-sting-operation-against-alleged-online-predator/article_dd9855e6-93da-5aba-a421-3ecc2dba3bf2.html
» https://www.fbherald.com/news/state/montgomery-county-investigator-leads-sting-operation-against-alleged-online-predator/article_240e3ccc-6365-5d81-9765-143c5fa47fc9.html 

▫️Congressman Valadao Introduces Legislation to Expand Human Trafficking Awareness Training
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) and Troy A. Carter, Sr. (LA-02) introduced the Human Trafficking Awareness Training Recognition Act. The legislation establishes an annual certification program under the Blue Campaign at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to incentivize employers in covered industries to complete human trafficking awareness training.
“Employees in the entertainment, hospitality, and transportation industries are often the first line of defense in detecting human trafficking, and it’s critical they have the necessary training to spot indicators of this crime and save lives. We must continue working together at the local, state and federal level to raise awareness and bring an end to this growing and disturbing crime.”
https://valadao.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1358 

▫️Bon Secours 6th Annual Human Trafficking Seminar at Grace Church - Pelham | Fri, Aug 23, 2024, 8:00 am - 12:30 pm
This seminar is a multidisciplinary event open to all who seek to make our community and world a better place for God’s people. It is intended to educate and increase awareness of human trafficking, highlight the necessity of community collaboration, and give hope to those being victimized and exploited.
https://www.bonsecours.com/about-us/classes-events/greenville/2024/august/bon-secours-6th-annual-human-trafficking-seminar 

▫️Aug 17 | Naperville Human Trafficking Awareness Walk | Naperville, IL 
Amazing Grace Human Trafficking Ministry will be hosting a Human Trafficking Awareness Walk on Saturday, August 17, 10am-12pm in Naperville, beginning at the Freedom of Speech Pavilion. All are welcome and participation is free. It is a silent walk whereby participants carry posters that bring awareness to the travesty of human trafficking that is all around us. Any questions please email AG.HTMinistry@gmail.com
https://patch.com/illinois/naperville/calendar/event/20240817/e57acc65-ce83-431f-9e51-a20f12979fb0/naperville-human-trafficking-awareness-walk 

▫️The True Story Art Show , Starlight Ranch Event Center, Amarillo, 12 September 2024
Join us at Starlight Ranch on September 12, 2024, for an inspiring evening dedicated to raising awareness about human trafficking in the Panhandle through art.
https://allevents.in/amarillo/the-true-story-art-show/200026768592639 

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▫️MCSO arrest 3 Child Predators
MUSCOGEE COUNTY, Ga. - Royce Smith, 29, was arrested Friday by the Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office Sex Offender Task Force and Special Operations Unit. He was taken to the county jail, where he faces the following charges:
Felony enticing a child for indecent purposes & Felony possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.
Corey Roell faces a felony charge of enticing a child for indecent purposes. Additionally, Roell was charged with giving a false name.
Nathaniel Wiggins, 28, was taken into custody on Monday by MCSO’s sex offender task force and special operations unit. He was transported to the Muscogee County Jail, where he is charged with felony enticing a child for indecent purposes.
» https://www.wtvm.com/video/2024/07/10/mcso-sheds-light-recent-sex-predator-arrests/   (VIDEO)
» https://www.wrbl.com/muscogee-county/muscogee-co-sheriffs-office-man-arrested-on-child-enticement-charge/
» https://www.wtvm.com/2024/07/10/mcso-makes-arrest-child-enticement-case/
» https://www.wtvm.com/2024/06/29/sheriff-man-planned-meet-8-year-old-girl-muscogee-county/ 

▫️Human Trafficking Mission Results in Arrests, 8 survivors
PORTLAND, Ore. - Six individuals were arrested or cited for Commercial Sexual Solicitation (CSS) and/or Unlawful Prostitution Procurement Activities (UPPA).
Eight providers were contacted & offered assistance with resources and/or other advocacy efforts were made available.
» https://www.portlandoregon.gov/police/news/read.cfm?id=533571
» https://www.koin.com/local/multnomah-county/6-arrested-in-portland-prostitution-sting/ 

▫️Convicted Sex Offender Indicted for Allegedly Producing Child Sexual Abuse Material and Enticing Two Minors into Sex Work
LOS ANGELES – A Ventura County man was charged today in an 11-count federal grand jury indictment alleging that – months after his release from state prison after being convicted of child sex offenses – he produced child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and used online chat programs to entice two minors into prostitution.
Kai Whitney Sommers, 36, of Ventura, is charged with two counts of sex trafficking of minors, two counts of use of a facility of interstate commerce to entice a minor to engage in criminal sexual activity, one count of production of child pornography, three counts of distribution of child pornography, one count of possession of child pornography, and two counts of commission of a felony offense involving a minor while required to register as a sex offender.
https://www.justice.gov/usao-cdca/pr/convicted-sex-offender-indicted-allegedly-producing-child-sexual-abuse-material-and 

▫️Teen girl rescued after being kidnapped at San Francisco Power BART station station
SAN FRANCISCO - A teenager who was kidnapped at a San Francisco BART station on Tuesday has been rescued, according to BART authorities.
The missing teen was found early Wednesday morning and reunited with her family, BART police said. A 37-year-old man was arrested by San Francisco police.
» https://abc7news.com/post/teen-girl-rescued-after-being-kidnapped-san-francisco/15049497/   (VIDEO) 
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▫️Homestead Police searching for suspect in attempted child abduction
HOMESTEAD, FLA.  - Police are searching for a man who allegedly attempted to abduct a 10-year-old girl at an apartment complex in Homestead.
The incident occurred on May 31 at the Phoenix Apartments, located in the 1500 block of Northeast Eighth Street. According to police, the girl was taking out the trash when she saw a man exposing himself as he exited his vehicle.
“A black male approached her with his pants unbuttoned and his privates exposed and attempted to grab her,” said Homestead Police Officer Paula Carballosa. When the suspect attempted to grab the girl, police say, she quickly ran and hid in a nearby playground area.
If you have any information on this crime, call Homestead Police at 305-224-5520.
https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/homestead-police-searching-for-suspect-in-attempted-child-abduction/ 

▫️Fort Collins police arrest Lincoln Middle School teacher on sexual assault on a child charges
A Fort Collins school teacher is facing sexual assault charges and Fort Collins Police Services (FCPS) is asking for any possible additional victims to come forward.
Detectives identified two young girls following a four-month investigation. Police say there have been multiple witnesses. According to police, Evan King, 50, is accused of inappropriately touching students on different occasions.
King is charged with 3 counts of sexual assault on a child by a person of trust, and one count of sexual assault on a child by a person in a position of trust with a pattern of sexual abuse.
» https://www.9news.com/article/news/crime/fort-collins-middle-school-teacher-arrested/73-bebe5d74-6b09-4680-a80c-c01d8fdaed6a (VIDEO)
 » https://www.fcgov.com/police/news.php?id=8693
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▫️Additional child molestation charges filed against former Bellevue teacher
BELLEVUE, Wash. — The Bellevue Police Department announced Tuesday another arrest of 73-year-old Robert Scroggs following a second investigation into his relationships with students during his time as a substitute teacher for the Bellevue School District.
Scroggs is accused of inappropriately touching a 9-year-old female student at Newport Heights Elementary School from January to April 2024. The Bellevue Police Department said numerous tips and thorough police work led to this additional arrest.
However, they urge anyone with further information about these or other potential cases to come forward.
Information can be provided by calling the NORCOM non-emergency line at 425-577-5656 or by contacting Detective Sergeant Brenda Johnson at Bjohnson@bellevuewa.gov.
» https://youtu.be/8_H7Z3ktSzc (VIDEO)
» https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/bellevue-teacher-arrest-child-molestation (VIDEO)
» https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/additional-child-molestation-charges-filed-against-former-bellevue-teacher/UQOVT45JO5H7NNKNYTDEKPHIDY/ (VIDEO)

▫️Potlatch man arrested for allegedly promoting prostitution in Clarkston
ASOTIN — A 39-year-old Potlatch man was arrested this week on a warrant for second-degree promoting prostitution in Clarkston.
Harry L. Young III is accused of driving a prostitute to dates, including a meeting at a Clarkston hotel last winter that was reportedly for $400 per hour. Instead of a client, a police officer and FBI agent had set up the date.
The warrant for Young was issued in December, with the help of the FBI, because of his alleged involvement in a human trafficking operation in Clarkston. According to court documents, women were advertising on websites and offering sex for payments, and Young was reportedly involved in the arrangements.
https://dnews.com/local/potlatch-man-arrested-for-allegedly-promoting-prostitution-in-clarkston/article_c745a69e-3f0a-11ef-ab47-e72bd812af79.html 

▫️Active duty military member charged with sexual assault, missing West Virginia teen found with him
PRINCETON, WV  — An active duty military member from Connecticut was arrested and charged with sexual assault.
According to the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office, on Sunday, July 7, 2024, deputies responded to the Microtel Suites in Princeton where they arrested Richard Nolan Tillotson, 24, of Connecticut. During the arrest, a missing 13-year-old girl from Monroe County was found with him.
The teenage girl has since been released back into the custody of her family.
» https://www.wvva.com/2024/07/08/connecticut-man-charged-sexual-assault-monroe-county-juvenile/ (VIDEO)
» https://www.wtrf.com/west-virginia/active-duty-military-member-charged-with-sexual-assault-missing-west-virginia-teen-found-with-him/ 

▫️Riverside man accused of sexually abusing children at his wife's daycare
RIVERSIDE, Calif. - A preliminary hearing is scheduled later this month for a 65-year-old Riverside man accused of sexually molesting three children at his wife's daycare center.
Antonio Robles Chavez was arrested last week following a Riverside Police Department investigation.
Chavez is charged with two counts of lewd acts on a child under 14 years old, as well as sentence-enhancing allegations of taking advantage of a position of trust and targeting vulnerable victims.
https://abc7.com/post/riverside-man-accused-sexually-abusing-children-wifes-daycare/15049913/ 

▫️Convicted sex offender wanted in 2 states arrested in Cleveland: US Marshals
CLEVELAND, Ohio - The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force on Wednesday arrested a 58-year-old sex offender who is wanted in two states.
U.S. Marshals say Vincent Grant, who was convicted in Cuyahoga County in 2009 on sex crimes, failed to register in Ohio and St. Johns County, Florida.
U.S. Marshal Pete Elliot said the NOVFTF began investigating Grant after authorities in Jacksonville, FL identified Grant as a fugitive and possibly in the Cleveland area. Marshals arrested Grant in the 6800 block of Quimby Ave.
https://www.cleveland19.com/2024/07/10/convicted-sex-offender-wanted-2-states-arrested-cleveland-us-marshals/ 

▫️Sex offender arrested, accused of exploiting 15-year-old
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.  — A convicted sex offender is back behind bars, accused of exploiting a 15-year-old in Lincoln County.
41-year-old Nicholas Hausvik was convicted of child pornography charges in 2015 and is currently on parole. He now faces several new charges, including solicitation and sexual exploitation of a minor.
https://www.keloland.com/news/local-news/sex-offender-behind-bars-after-exploiting-15-year-old/ 

▫️Two Memphis women arrested for human trafficking in Mississippi, one rescued
TUPELO, Miss. - Two Memphis women were charged with human trafficking after reports of prostitution in Tupelo, according to the Tupelo Police Department (TPD). 
TPD said officers received word of possible prostitution at a Tupelo motel on Monday, July 8. Police went out to the motel and found three people in a room. Two women in that group, 19-year-old Terraneika Poplar and 20-year-old Destiney Plummer, were arrested and charged with human trafficking, TPD said. Both women are from Memphis, according to police. 
TPD said an underaged girl was rescued from the motel room. 
TPD encouraged anyone with information about this crime or any similar crimes to give them a call at 662-841-6491.
» https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dW_bQgT5uqg   (VIDEO)
» https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XAiGJxYQdQ   (VIDEO)
» https://www.wcbi.com/women-arrested-for-human-trafficking-after-complaint-at-tupelo-motel/   (VIDEO)
» https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/two-memphis-women-arrested-for-human-trafficking-in-mississippi/article_5ab653fc-3efb-11ef-872f-17cd69b7e818.html
» https://wreg.com/news/local/two-memphis-women-arrested-in-ms-for-human-trafficking/

▫️Wander Franco scheduled for Aug. 14 trial after being charged with sexual abuse of 14-year-old girl (UPDATE)
Rays shortstop Wander Franco has been formally charged with sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of a minor in the Dominican Republic, as well as illicit migrant smuggling and human trafficking, the Ministerio Público announced in a press release on Wednesday. Allegations of Franco's conduct first surfaced last August and he's been under investigation by the Dominican government since.
"We are aware of the charges against Mr. Franco," MLB said in a statement. "Our investigation remains open, and we will continue to closely monitor the case as it moves forward."
» https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOvPBzvnl4c   (VIDEO)
» https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmFpkgQXUM0   (VIDEO)
» https://apnews.com/article/wander-franco-charged-rays-1fd23690f9f3ff3e44a45807557f3a98
» https://www.tampabay.com/sports/rays/2024/07/10/wander-franco-human-trafficking-sexual-abuse-exploitation-charges-dominican-prosecutors/
» https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/columnist/bob-nightengale/2024/07/10/wander-franco-rays-restricted-list-human-trafficking-charges/74357788007/
» https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/rays-wander-franco-charged-with-sexual-abuse-sexual-exploitation-against-a-minor-human-trafficking-in-d-r/

▫️Mother Of Underage Girl Also Charged In Wander Franco Exploitation, Trafficking Case
https://brobible.com/sports/article/mother-girl-charged-wander-franco-case/ 

▫️Sheriff's deputies arrest alleged predator in San Angelo
SAN ANGELO, Texas — On Tuesday, July 9, 2024, the Tom Green County Sheriff's Office received a request for assistance with a child exploitation investigation from the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office in Louisiana. The suspect, identified as Joshua Fulton, was believed to be living in San Angelo, Texas. The Tom Green County Sheriff's Office immediately began a follow-up investigation, developing probable cause to obtain a search and arrest warrant.
The warrant was executed on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at approximately 8;30 a.m. in the unit block of East 33rd Street. Fulton, a registered sex offender with prior convictions for Sexual Assault of a Child and Sex Offender Duty to Register, was taken into custody for Online Solicitation of a Minor Under 14.
https://www.fbherald.com/news/state/sheriffs-deputies-arrest-alleged-predator-in-san-angelo/article_e67879ae-0d73-5fc3-8b1d-13d98cb63a72.html 

▫️6-Year-Old Kidnapped to be Kept as ‘Sex Slave’ by Mom’s Ex-Boyfriend: Court Docs (UPDATE)
Daniel Callihan is accused of killing Callie Brunett in Louisiana before abducting her four-year-old and six-year-old daughters and taking them to Mississippi. Authorities tracked down Callihan in Jackson and found a gruesome scene. Court documents now say Callihan allegedly planned to keep the eldest daughter as a “sex slave.” When detectives tracked Callihan down in Jackson, Brunett’s four-year-old was found murdered. Callihan confessed to the crimes, stating “I have no reason for what I did. All I want to say is that I was sober.” Law&Crime’s Sierra Gillespie breaks it down.
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▫️Alabama youth minister arrested for alleged sexual abuse of child inside church
BLOUNT COUNTY, Ala. — A Blount County youth minister is facing multiple charges in the repeated sexual abuse of a 13-year-old girl inside of a church and other locations, court documents allege.
According to the district court of Blount County, Terry Murphree was arrested and charged with first-degree rape, nine counts of clergy sex intercourse with a child, electronic solicitation of a child, first-degree human trafficking, traveling to meet a child for sex, three counts of first-degree sexual abuse and first-degree sodomy.
» https://youtu.be/gIEa_w2XnHg (VIDEO)
» https://www.wvtm13.com/article/blount-county-youth-minister-arrest-church/61560675 (VIDEO)
» https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/blount-county-minister-arrested-on-multiple-sex-crimes-involving-a-child/

▫️1 of 5 men arrested by Amarillo police in underage sex sting pleads guilty
AMARILLO, Texas  — One of the five men arrested by Amarillo police in an underage sex sting pleaded guilty.
Bryson Leeanders Munselle, 27, pleaded guilty Tuesday to online solicitation of a minor. He was sentenced to 10-years in prison and a $1,00 fine. According to police, Munselle, and four other men, showed up in late January to have sex with what they thought was a minor.
Also arrested were Reyes-Garcia, 24, Eric Jason Fernandez, 19, Demarcus St Julian, 37, and Andrew Trejo-Mayorga, 20.
https://abc7amarillo.com/news/local/1-of-5-men-arrested-by-amarillo-police-in-underage-sex-sting-pleads-guilty-bryson-leeanders-munselle-amarillo-police-department-fake-social-media-profile-meet-sex-saul-reyes-garcia-eric-jason-fernandez-demarcus-st-julian-andrew-trejo-mayorga 

▫️Carthage human trafficking suspects in custody in Kansas
Arrest warrants were issued this week on a couple charged in March with human trafficking for the purpose of involuntary servitude or forced labor when they failed to show up for a hearing in Jasper County Circuit Court.
Jose Rabanales-Miranda, 47, and Judith Cancinos-Huinac, 50, missed hearings Monday on the lone remaining count of human trafficking that each face.
The couple were charged initially with four counts each of human trafficking and a fifth count of trafficking in stolen identities following a Carthage police investigation of their alleged extortion of work without pay from two men and two women.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/carthage-human-trafficking-suspects-custody-223400482.html 

▫️Three female nursing home workers arrested for 'taking sexualized photos of elderly patients and their dead bodies'
Three female nursing home workers have been arrested for the appalling crime of  taking overtly sexual photos of the dead elderly patients bodies.
The revolting behavior at the Golden Age Nursing Facility in Guthrie, Oklahoma came to light in April when a former employee alerted the Guthrie Police Department. Other photos showed residents who had died inside the facility with the workers allegedly mocking them.
'Some employees were involved in sending some inappropriate pictures of their patients, we found pictures of some deceased persons,' Sweger told KFOR. 'We found some pictures of the suspects playing in pubic hair.'
21-year-old Jade Williams, 21-year-old Aubrey Granata and 20-year-old McKenzie Bolfa are now facing elderly abuse charges.
» https://people.com/nursing-home-workers-accused-making-fun-dead-patients-sending-lewd-disturbing-photos-videos-8676204
» https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13606035/Three-female-nursing-home-workers-arrested-taking-sexualized-photos-elderly-patients-dead-bodies.html 
» https://kfor.com/news/nursing-home-workers-arrested-after-allegedly-taking-inappropriate-photos-videos-of-patients/
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▫️Border Patrol: Cartels putting migrants' lives in danger
https://www.borderreport.com/video/border-patrol-cartels-putting-migrants-lives-in-danger/9855493/ 

▫️Former Teacher Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Exploiting Children in Laos
BOSTON – A Lynn man was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for sexually exploiting minors to whom he taught English in Laos.
Michael Sebastian, 56, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Denise J. Casper to 12 years in prison to be followed by five years of supervised release. In December 2023, Sebastian pleaded guilty to three counts of engaging in illicit sexual conduct in foreign places. 
Sebastian taught English to impoverished children in Laos. While teaching children there, Sebastian allowed certain students to live with him in his apartment. 
https://www.justice.gov/usao-ma/pr/former-teacher-sentenced-12-years-prison-exploiting-children-laos 

▫️Toledo Catholic Diocese agrees to pay victims of sex abuse case over $1 million
Following the conviction of a former northwest Ohio priest in November 2023, the Toledo Catholic Diocese has agreed to pay out over $1 million to three sexual abuse victims. 
Michael Zacharias was convicted on Nov. 17, 2023 in federal court on five charges of sex trafficking: one count of sex trafficking of a minor; two counts of sex trafficking of a minor by force, fraud and coercion; and two counts of sex trafficking of an adult by force, fraud or coercion.
» https://www.wtol.com/article/news/local/diocese-toledo-pay-victims-sex-abuse-case/512-657db39f-431a-4611-82af-1f035dfa7f50
» https://www.bishop-accountability.org/2024/07/toledo-catholic-diocese-agrees-to-pay-victims/ 

▫️Police bodycam video shows arrest of kidnapping suspect
MAYSVILLE, Ky.  - Bodycam video released by the Maysville Police Department showed officers arresting a man suspected of kidnapping and sex abuse back in April.
Yohan Rodriguez was indicted for unlawful transaction with a minor, sexual abuse and kidnapping in Mason County Court last month.
https://www.fox19.com/2024/07/11/police-bodycam-video-shows-arrest-kidnapping-suspect/ 

▫️Covenant Rescue Group receives large grant to help fight sex trafficking in Alabama
A massive donation to a nonprofit that combats sex trafficking across the state of Alabama was announced Wednesday.
Gov. Kay Ivey awarded nearly $200,000 to Covenant Rescue Group, which provides training to law enforcement as well as provides surveillance and rescue operations.
We previously reported the group was involved in two stings, one in Limestone County and the other in Marshall County.
» https://whnt.com/news/alabama-news/fighting-sex-trafficking-state-grant-helping-nonprofit-train-alabama-law-enforcement/
» https://www.alreporter.com/2024/07/11/gov-ivey-awards-grant-to-non-profit-fighting-human-trafficking/ 
» https://www.waaytv.com/news/covenant-rescue-group-receives-large-grant-to-help-fight-sex-trafficking-in-alabama/article_c93c8ffe-3eff-11ef-922e-d39e089e222b.html
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▫️Opinion: Congress must stop human trafficking from evolving with technology
In the State Department’s 2024 Trafficking in Persons Report, Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s preface noted that the “crime, corruption and violence” fueled by the “scourge” of human trafficking is growing by the year thanks to technology.  
“[Human trafficking] distorts our economies and harms our workers. And it violates the fundamental right of all people to be free,” Blinken wrote.  
This year’s report says data from several countries last year uncovered “drastic increases in online commercial sexual exploitation and sex trafficking, including online sexual exploitation of children and demand for and distribution of child sexual abuse material.” 
https://thehill.com/opinion/technology/4761805-human-trafficking-technology-advances/ 

▫️Cleveland, Tennessee, red sand event aims to bring awareness to human trafficking
People clutching baggies of red sand hunched over the sidewalk outside The Caring Place in Cleveland, Tennessee, on Wednesday morning, spreading the sand on the ground as a symbol of the intention to stop victims of human trafficking from falling through the cracks.
Participants said they hoped the symbolism helps raise awareness about trafficking in southeastern Tennessee.
Reports of human trafficking have risen in the state over the past few years, according to a report from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.
Part of that may be caused by increasing awareness of trafficking in general, according to the TBI. Arrests haven't risen at the same rate as reports, the report showed.
https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2024/jul/10/cleveland-tenn-red-sand-event-aims-to-bring/ 

▫️Love146 to host ‘Not a Number’ event at The Corner in Wichita Falls | July 22 to 24, 10 to 11:30 a.m. each day
WICHITA FALLS, Texas  - Love146 is hosting its “Not a Number” event to help raise awareness about human trafficking.
According to the organization, the event also aims to empower individuals to take action. The workshop will be in-person and interactive including opportunities to hear stories from others as well as form connections.
The event will take place at The Corner located at 1301 10th St in Wichita Falls from July 22 to 24, 10 to 11:30 a.m. each day.
https://www.kswo.com/2024/07/10/love146-host-not-number-event-corner-wichita-falls/ 

▫️Human Trafficking & Exploitation: The Basics, Mon, Jul 22, 2024 at 3:00 PM | Online
Welcome to our online event where we'll provide an introductory dive into the issue of human trafficking and exploitation across Missouri. Join us for an eye-opening session to gain solid basic knowledge of various forms of human trafficking, the methods used by traffickers, and the impact on victims and society.
This online training includes an interactive presentation followed by a Q&A session that is perfect for anyone in the community that is just learning about this important issue.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/human-trafficking-exploitation-the-basics-tickets-943679620147 

▫️City of Miami Beach op X: 'Join the City of Miami Beach Human Rights Committee for a Red Sand Event to promote awareness for human trafficking victims and survivors.
Saturday, July 27 5 PM - 7 PM Pride Park 1809 Meridian Avenue Visit https://t.co/8BKDyjS99t for more information.

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▫️Brendan DuBois, best-selling NYT author, arrested in New Hampshire on child pornography charges
EXETER, N.H. – Brendan DuBois, a best-selling New York Times author who has written books alongside James Patterson, was arrested Wednesday in New Hampshire on child pornography charges.
An investigation was started in March by the Exeter Police Department alongside the Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce (ICAC). DuBois turned himself in to police on Wednesday. DuBois possessed “at least 35 visual representations of children under the age of 18 engaging in various sexual acts,” authorities said.
He was charged with six felony Class A complaints of possession of child pornography. DuBois was held for preventative detention after his arrest. According to his website, Dubois is the New York Times bestselling author of 29 novels
» https://brendandubois.com/about/
» https://www.wcvb.com/article/brendan-dubois-best-selling-author-possession-child-porn/61561812 (VIDEO)
 » https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/author-brendan-dubois-new-hampshire-arrest/
» https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/bestselling-author-brendan-dubois-charged-possessing-child-sexual-111859266
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▫️10 people arrested in Ohio during human trafficking operation looking to buy sex
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio  — Ten men from three states who allegedly attempted to buy sex were arrested this week during an undercover anti-human trafficking operation in Steubenville, Attorney General Dave Yost and Steubenville Police Chief Ken Anderson announced on Thursday.
» https://youtu.be/WWEFCzXhbCc (VIDEO)
» https://fox8.com/news/10-people-arrested-in-ohio-during-anti-human-trafficking-operation/
» https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Media/News-Releases/July-2024/Steubenville-Human-Trafficking-Operation-Ends-in-A

▫️Cedar Rapids Police arrest two people for human trafficking, victim now in safe location
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — Two people have been arrested and charged with human trafficking charges for forcing a juvenile female into prostitution.
Investigators with the Cedar Rapids Police Department arrested 49-year old Tana Torres of Cedar Rapids and 34-year old Jarod Anderson of Hiawatha on Thursday, July 11th.
These arrests stem from an ongoing investigation involving the juvenile female who was reported missing in another jurisdiction. She was found in Cedar Rapids in May.
The juvenile was reportedly forced into prostitution by Torres and Anderson. She is now in a safe location.
» https://cbs2iowa.com/news/local/cedar-rapids-police-arrest-two-people-for-human-trafficking-victim-now-in-safe-location
» https://www.kwwl.com/news/cedar-rapids/two-people-arrested-for-human-trafficking-in-cedar-rapids/article_0ec9fe9a-4044-11ef-ac61-bb61ceef4c0f.html 

▫️Cape and Islands DA: Twelve defendants charged in human trafficking cases since January
Twelve people have been charged since January in alleged cases of human trafficking in the Cape and Islands region.
Cape and Islands District Attorney Robert Galibois said yesterday that his office is pursuing a total of 29 charges against those 12 defendants.
https://www.capeandislands.org/local-news/2024-07-11/cape-and-islands-da-twelve-defendants-charged-in-human-trafficking-cases-since-january  

▫️10+ recent child porn arrests in NJ prompts warning for parents
Law enforcement is encouraging families to keep a close eye on how children are spending their screen time.
This past school year, 11 people from Atlantic County were charged by the Internet Crimes Against Children Unit with possession or distribution of child sexual abuse material. Three of the suspects were charged as juveniles.
https://nj1015.com/recent-child-porn-arrests-prompts-authorities-to-send-parents-a-message/ 

▫️Podcast led to molestation charges against janitor: official
A video podcast helped lead to molestation charges against a school janitor, California prosecutors say.
Norlan Macias, 54, of San Jose, is facing 11 felony counts of sexual molestation and is accused of molesting five children, ages 8 to 17, over the course of more than a decade from 2001 to 2012, the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office said in a July 11 news release.
In the “Preacher Boys” podcast episode, a man shared “his experiences with Norlan Macias and at North Valley Baptist Church,” Eric Skwarczynski, the podcast’s host, said in an emailed statement to McClatchy News.
After hearing the man’s story, the retired officer called 911, according to prosecutors. Police and prosecutors are seeking others who may have been victims of the South Bay man, who was a janitor at the Campbell Union and Mountain View school districts.
Macias faces 11 counts of felony sexual molestation of five minors, ranging from 8 to 17. He will be arraigned this afternoon at 1;30 in department 23 in the Hall of Justice in San Jose. If convicted, he could face life in prison.
Anyone with information is asked to email Deputy District Attorney Joanna Lee at joalee@dao.sccgov.org.
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▫️Former Lake View mayor arrested for child pornography possession
TUSCALOOSA COUNTY, Ala.  — Former Lake View Mayor Paul Calhoun was arrested for possession of child pornography.
According to Tuscaloosa County jail records Calhoun was charged and booked July 10. Sergeant Josh Hastings, a spokesperson for the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office, said Calhoun is charged with a single count of possessing child pornography at this time, but in Alabama, every picture or video depicting child sexual abuse is charged as a separate felony crime, and police have yet to do an exhaustive search of Calhoun's devices.
» https://abc3340.com/news/local/alabama-tuscaloosa-county-lake-view-mayor-paul-calhoun-arrested-charged-possession-child-pornography-july-2024-booking-mugshot
» https://tuscaloosathread.com/former-mayor-lake-view-arrested-for-illegal-porn/ 

▫️Former Music Teacher Arrested for Inappropriate Relationship with a Student
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has arrested a former teacher from Grace Christian School for having an inappropriate relationship with a student.
On July 3, 2024, detectives were notified of a sexual battery by an authority figure involving a confidential pregnant 18-year-old victim.
Denzel Proctor, 26, a former music teacher at Grace Christian School, began an inappropriate relationship in 2022 with the victim, who was 16 years old at the time.
https://teamhcso.com/News/PressRelease/4405e673-b1f5-4b14-a9f6-2170caa62286/en-US 

▫️Clovis occupational therapist charged with sexually assaulting several children
CLOVIS, N.M.  - Special Agents from the New Mexico Department of Justice have arrested a Clovis occupational therapist who is accused of sexually assaulting several children.
According to a news release, special agents arrested Jared Cordum at his home in Clovis. He is accused of sexually assaulting more than three known child victims during what was supposed to be in-home occupational therapy appointments.
He is charged with one count of criminal sexual penetration of a minor, five counts of criminal sexual contact, four counts of practicing without a license and one count of battery.
https://www.newschannel10.com/2024/07/11/clovis-occupational-therapist-charged-with-sexually-assaulting-several-children/ (VIDEO) 

▫️Registered sex offender arrested on sexual assault charge
SEBASTIAN COUNTY, Ark. — A man previously named in lawsuits against a Greenwood preschool has been arrested and faces a second-degree sexual assault charge. 
According to booking records, 55-year-old Jamie Speaks was arrested by the Sebastian County Sheriff's Office on July 11 for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor on July 3. Before this arrest, Speaks has been named in two civil lawsuits against Miss Tina's Preschool, Inc. One was filed in December 2023, and the other lawsuit was filed in January 2024.
The suits allege that Tina Skaggs, the preschool's owner, knew of Jamie's criminal history when she hired Wanda and knowingly allowed him to "regularly spend time at the preschool," despite being a "convicted child molester and sex offender."
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▫️ERO Boston arrests Salvadoran national convicted of sex crimes against Massachusetts minor | ICE
BOSTON — Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston apprehended a 37-year-old Salvadoran national convicted of sex crimes against a minor in Boston. Deportation officers from ERO Boston arrested Jose Bladimir Gavidia Hernandez June 14 at the Suffolk County House of Correction in Boston. “Jose Bladimir Gavidia Hernandez unlawfully entered the United States and committed deviant crimes against a minor in Boston,” said ERO Boston Field Office Director Todd M. Lyons. “He poses a substantial threat to the children of our Massachusetts neighborhoods that we cannot allow. 
https://www.ice.gov/news/releases/ero-boston-arrests-salvadoran-national-convicted-sex-crimes-against-massachusetts  

▫️Eight arrested on sex offenses; three victims recovered (UPDATE)
Seven individuals from the St. Cloud area were recently arrested for gross misdemeanor crimes related to attempting to purchase sex and one individual was arrested for felony level electronic solicitation of a child.
From June 25-27, the Central Minnesota Human Trafficking Task Force, with the assistance of the St. Cloud Police Department, Stearns County Sheriff’s Office and the Sartell Police Department, conducted this proactive enforcement detail.
All eight individuals were charged via complaint by the Stearns County Attorney’s Office and have appeared in court. There are also several active and ongoing electronic solicitation of a child investigations resulting from the detail. Additional arrests are anticipated.
As these investigations remain ongoing, no further comment is available.
» https://thenewsleaders.com/186839-2/
» https://t.me/ENDHUMANTRAFFICKING/15241 

▫️Police department in Florida arrests child pornography suspect following a 3-hour standoff
PORT SAINT LUCIE, Fla. — A Port St. Lucie man is in jail following a three-hour standoff with the SWAT team, which all started when officers tried to arrest that man for child pornography-related crimes.
Right now, detectives are still searching the suspect's home on the 800 block of Watson Court, looking to comb through 35-year-old Joshua Valdez’s phone and computer for child pornography.
Investigators say Thursday night’s standoff all started when the SWAT team arrived at Valdez’s house with a search warrant. The exact nature of Valdez’s child pornography charges is still unclear, but police say he will, at the very least, be charged with possession of child pornography.
https://www.wpbf.com/article/florida-port-st-lucie-police-barricaded-suspect-incident/61574326

▫️Butner man given $2M bond after charged with sex crimes with a minor
HENDERSON, N.C.  — A man has been given a $2 million bond after being charged with several sex crimes against minors, according to the Vance County Sheriff’s Office.
On July 8, deputies said they received a report for sexual exploitation of a minor. After conducting an investigation, a reporting person alleged that Dhamani Fields, 27 of Butner, had solicited a female juvenile for the purposes of performing sexual acts numerous times.
The investigation into this incident is still ongoing and anyone with additional information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Vance County Sheriff’s Office at 252-738-2200.
https://www.cbs17.com/crime-tracker/man-given-2m-bond-after-charged-with-sex-crimes-with-minor-and-kidnapping-sheriffs-office-says/ (VIDEO)  

▫️One of four men accused of indecency with a child faces new trafficking charge
BRYAN, Texas - KBTX has learned of new developments in the ongoing investigation of four men accused of playing a role in the alleged molestation of a 14-year-old from College Station.
According to jail records, Ryan Michael Hoffart was taken back into custody early Thursday after a warrant was issued for his arrest in Brazos County. Records show he’s charged with Trafficking a Child/Engaging in Sexual Conduct for an alleged incident that occurred in October of 2021. The charge is a first-degree felony and his bond has been set at $150,000.
Details of the new charge were not immediately available.
Hoffart is one of four men charged with indecency with a child by exposure after investigators said the group exposed their genitals to the 14-year-old boy when they were members of the Mountain Valley Fellowship Church in Brazos County and Texas A&M’s Chi Alpha Christian fraternity in College Station.
https://www.kbtx.com/2024/07/11/one-four-men-accused-indecency-with-child-faces-new-trafficking-charge/  

▫️Additional charges filed against Venice man accused of crimes against children
VENICE, Fla.  - A Venice man has been arrested and charged with five felony counts of child neglect, after authorities received a call of concern from his wife at the end of April. In the days following his arrest, detectives have also filed charges of sexual assault.
Detectives said they discovered the woman along with five children - ages one to seven - being deprived of basics inside their home. Venice Police Department found probable cause to charge 57-year-old Joseph McCaffrey with five counts of child neglect without great bodily harm. Investigators told ABC7 that charges against McCaffrey were upgraded to include sexual assault and kidnapping against the woman, as of Monday. Detectives also added a fraud charge.
https://www.mysuncoast.com/2024/07/11/additional-charges-filed-again-venice-man-accused-crimes-against-children/  

▫️Manhattan Man Charged with Enticing and Engaging in Unlawful Sexual Activity with Teenage Girls and Using Them to Sell Drugs for Him
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York; Christie M. Curtis, the Acting Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”); and Edward A. Caban, the Commissioner of the New York City Police Department (“NYPD”), announced the unsealing of an Indictment charging SHYMELL EPHRON, a/k/a “Shy,” with two counts of coercion and enticement of minors to engage in unlawful sexual activity and five drug-trafficking counts, including two counts of using a minor to distribute narcotics and two counts of distributing narcotics to a minor. 
EPHRON was arrested today and will be presented in Manhattan federal court before U.S. Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn.
The case is assigned to U.S. District Judge Margaret M. Garnett.
https://foreignaffairs.co.nz/2024/07/12/mil-osi-security-manhattan-man-charged-with-enticing-and-engaging-in-unlawful-sexual-activity-with-teenage-girls-and-using-them-to-sell-drugs-for-him/  

▫️AG: Montgomery man charged with trafficking juvenile
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has announced a human trafficking arrest out of Montgomery County.
Marshall’s office says Terrell Bailey, 27, of Montgomery, was arrested Thursday on a charge of first-degree human trafficking for commercial sex acts involving a juvenile. He was booked into the county jail. His mug shot is not yet available.
Details are scarce due to the nature of the crime. All Marshall could say was the arrest stemmed from a complaint and a warrant.
If convicted, Bailey faces 10 to 99 years or up to life in prison.
https://www.wsfa.com/2024/07/11/ag-montgomery-man-charged-with-trafficking-juvenile/  

▫️Lowcountry men indicted in ‘chilling’ child sex trafficking scheme spanning east coast (UPDATE)
Three Lowcountry men were indicted last month for the alleged sex trafficking of three victims, two of them underage, in a “chilling” operation that spanned South Carolina and the upper east coast. Prosecutors from Massachusetts unsealed the case’s court documents in late June, revealing gruesome details in another local example of the often-unreported offense.
https://wwwislandpacket.com/news/local/crime/article289961214.html
» https://t.me/ENDHUMANTRAFFICKING/14999 

▫️Weeki Wachee pastor charged with sexual battery of teenage family member
TAMPA, Fla.  - A pastor at a Weeki Wachee church was accused of sexually battering a teenage family member, the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office said in a release Thursday.
The girl told deputies that 55-year-old William Martinez gave her a THC gummy and a drink that tasted “funny” before touching her inappropriately and forcing her to touch him, the report states.
An out-of-state family member reportedly contacted the sheriff’s office in reference to the alleged sexual battery that occurred a day prior at a home in Brooksville. Martinez, a pastor at Kingdom of Hope Ministries in Weeki Wachee, denied all of the allegations.
If you have information on this case, please contact Hernando County Crime Stoppers at 1-866-990-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip at www.hernandocountycrimestoppers.com. You will remain anonymous and also be eligible for a reward up to $5,000 cash.
https://www.mysuncoast.com/2024/07/11/weeki-wachee-pastor-charged-with-sexual-battery-teenage-family-member/ 

▫️Sex abuse survivors rally to keep disgraced Kanakuk counselor behind bars
A former counselor at Kanakuk Kamp in Branson is serving multiple life sentences for sexually abusing campers, but he will soon have a chance at parole. 
After serving 14 years in the Missouri Department of Corrections, Peter Newman will appear for a hearing in front of a parole board in September. 
Thomas Carver, Newman’s defense attorney, says he expects the parole board to side with the many victims calling for Newman to stay in prison. 
“I’m sure because of the notoriety of this case, that there will be about a billion people show up at the parole hearings telling them not to let him go,” Carver said.
» https://www.ozarksfirst.com/news/sex-abuse-survivors-rally-to-keep-disgraced-kanakuk-counselor-behind-bars/
» https://www.bishop-accountability.org/2024/07/sex-abuse-survivors-rally/ 

▫️Five Sentenced in 17-Year-Old’s Sex Trafficking Case
Five people involved in sex trafficking a 17-year-old girl have been sentenced to a combined 63 ½ years in federal prison, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas.
They include:
Jaelind Fountaine, 27, who was sentenced today to 327 months in prison for sex trafficking and attempted sex trafficking of a minor and required to register as a sex offender
Sarah Gonzales, 26,  who was previously sentenced to 87 months for interstate transportation to engage in prostitution and required to register as a sex offender
Cameron Phifer, 25, who was sentenced to 240 months for distribution and receipt of child pornography and required to register as a sex offender
Deryan Thomas, 33, who was sentenced to 87 months for interstate transportation to engage in prostitution and required to register as a sex offender
Bianka Vega, 23, who was sentenced to 21 months for misprision (concealment) of a felony
“As a prosecutor and as a mother, my heart breaks for this teenager, who was passed from trafficker to trafficker like a piece of livestock, beaten and even branded by violent men looking to profit from her misery. No person, adult or child, should have to suffer like that,” said U.S. Attorney Leigha Simonton. “The U.S. Attorney’s Office and our law enforcement partners will stop at nothing to recover these victims, and we tenaciously prosecute anyone involved in trafficking them.”
https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndtx/pr/five-sentenced-17-year-olds-sex-trafficking-case 

▫️Child Predator Arrested
This week the North Port Police Department’s Criminal Intelligence Division arrested Thomas Eugen Szymanski (79) on 42 Felony counts of Possessing Child Pornography. Some of the images included children as young as 1-year-old.
https://www.wengradio.com/news/child-predator-arrested  

▫️High-Profile Vegas Casinos Accused of Ignoring Underage Trafficking Victim
A lawsuit has been filed alleging that several high-profile Las Vegas casinos ignored an underage human trafficking victim. The victim, known as Tyla D., claims she was trafficked in 2006 and 2007, and despite her visible distress, she received no assistance from casino employees.
https://insidebitcoins.com/news/high-profile-vegas-casinos-accused-of-ignoring-underage-trafficking-victim  

▫️ERO Washington, D.C. enforcement action results in sentencing of Honduran child rapist for receiving child sexual abuse material, assaulting federal officer in Virginia | ICE
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The subject of an Enforcement and Removal Operations Washington, D.C. targeted operation received a five-year federal prison sentence June 27 at the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia for a man guilty of receiving child sexual abuse material and assaulting a federal officer.
Deportation officers from ERO Washington, D.C. apprehended Jhoan Esau Lemus-Ramos, 23, an unlawfully present Honduran national who raped a 13-year-old victim in Herndon.
https://www.ice.gov/news/releases/ero-washington-dc-enforcement-action-results-sentencing-honduran-child-rapist  

▫️Human Trafficking Awareness Event | 7/30/2024 | Lincoln Airport 2400 W Adams Street Lincoln, NE 68524
Together, we can make a difference! Join us at the Lincoln Airport on July 30th as we partner up with many local organizations to help spread awareness of human trafficking.
https://nebraskapassport.com/lincoln/events/human-trafficking-awareness-event 

▫️Advocacy Awareness Presentation, Thu, Jul 18, 2024 at 3:00 PM | Online
CATE is a statewide collaborative effort of agencies and individuals building a community movement to prevent and respond to human trafficking and exploitation through advocacy, public policy, education, and direct outreach strategies.
CATE provides education and training to the community to ensure evidence based practices on preventing and understanding human trafficking across Missouri.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/advocacy-awareness-presentation-tickets-945777775787 

▫️Protecting Innocence: Joining Forces to Combat Human Trafficking Breakfast, Milander Center for Arts and Entertainment, Hialeah, 31 July 2024
Please join us for an awareness breakfast in honor of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons (July 30th), a day dedicated to raising awareness and honoring efforts worldwide to combat human trafficking.
Throughout the morning there will be presentations by Rebecca Bender and other special guest speakers, as well as opportunities to network.
https://allevents.in/hialeah/protecting-innocence-joining-forces-to-combat-human-trafficking-breakfast/10000933530132757  

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 (https://www.fbi.gov/investigate/violent-crime/vcac/violent-crimes-against-children-news)Department of Justice Press Room Human Trafficking News

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HSI/ICE toll-free hotline: 1-866-DHS-2-ICE | Anonymous toll-free ICE Tip Line: (866) 347-2423 | Tip Form (https://www.ice.gov/webform/ice-tip-form#wcm-survey-target-id)
U.S. Marshals Service: USMS: Submit a Tip (https://www.usmarshals.gov/what-we-do/fugitive-investigations/submitting-a-tip)
DHS: https://www.dhs.gov/blue-campaign/identify-victim
Homeland Security Investigations Tip Line: 1-866-347-2423
If you believe your child is in the process of being abducted by a parent, legal guardian, or someone acting on their behalf, call : 1-888-407-4747. (U.S. Gov. Dept. of State) or https://www.projectdynamo.org/
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▫️New information released after child pornography suspect found hiding under a bed (UPDATE)
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — The investigation into a Treasure Coast man accused of possession of child pornography, and who barricaded himself in his home Thursday, began after an out-of-state law enforcement agency reached out to detectives in Florida, according to Port St. Lucie police.
Assistant Police Chief Leo Niemczyk said earlier this week, they received information that the Indianapolis Metro Police Department arrested an individual who was exchanging child pornography with an individual in Port St. Lucie.
Joshua Valdes was taken into custody. He faces 17 counts of possession of child pornography.
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▫️Monroe man accused of sexually assaulting 13-year-old juvenile, trafficking child & more
MONROE, La. – On January 7, 2022, investigators with the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office were called over to Saint Francis Medical Center in reference to a 13-year-old runaway who stated she was sexually assaulted. According to reports, the victim stated in an interview that she entered a gold two-door pickup truck at KFC on Desiard Street in Monroe, La. with an unknown Black male.
The unknown Black male was later identified as 36-year-old Johnathon Jones and charged with multiple counts of Trafficking Children for Sexual Purposes, Felony Carnal Knowledge of a Juvenile, and Contributing to the Delinquency of Juveniles.
https://www.myarklamiss.com/news/ouachita-parish/monroe-man-accused-of-sexually-assaulting-13-year-old-juvenile-trafficking-child-more/ 

▫️Ouachita Parish resident charged with trafficking children for sex
MONROE, La.  - A man in Ouachita Parish has been arrested and charged with two counts of trafficking children for sex.
According to the Ouachita Correctional Center’s booking page, 35-year-old Johnathon Jones was arrested on Friday, July 12 on the following charges:
Trafficking children for sex - two counts; Contributing to the delinquency of a minor - two counts; felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile - four counts..etc
https://www.knoe.com/2024/07/13/ouachita-parish-resident-charged-with-trafficking-children-sex/ 

▫️Dickinson Police arrest man for sexual assault
DICKINSON, N.D.  - The City of Dickinson says police arrested a man for Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child.
The Dickinson Police Department says officers received a report that 24-year-old Lukas Walter Dougherty was engaging in sexual acts with a minor.
The City says an investigation uncovered Dougherty had sexually assaulted the victim on multiple occasions over the past month.
» https://youtu.be/Q-UFklDduRI (VIDEO)
» https://www.kfyrtv.com/2024/07/12/dickinson-police-arrest-man-sexual-assault/
» https://www.thedickinsonpress.com/news/dickinson-man-arrested-for-sexual-abuse-of-a-child

▫️Child abducted from Santa Monica Panda Express found in motel room
A young girl who was abducted in Santa Monica was discovered inside a motel room Friday.
The suspect was identified as Breanna Taylor Shields, 31, by the Santa Monica Police Department. The kidnapping happened at around 12:11 p.m. as a grandmother and her 4-year-old granddaughter were ordering food at Panda Express restaurant on the 1900 block of Lincoln Boulevard.
At around 12:37 p.m., officers found the child inside a room at the Holiday Motel at 11th Street and Pico Boulevard. Photos of Shields were shown to the motel manager who confirmed seeing the woman and child.
The child was found unharmed and the suspect was taken into custody on kidnapping charges. Anyone with information related to this incident or this individual is encouraged to contact the Watch Commander at Santa Monica Police headquarters at 310-458-8427 (24 hours).
» https://ktla.com/news/local-news/abducted-child-found-at-santa-monica-motel/ (VIDEO)
» https://www.foxla.com/news/santa-monica-panda-express-kidnapping-homeless (VIDEO)
» https://smdp.com/2024/07/12/4-year-old-abducted-from-1900-block-of-lincoln-found-at-santa-monica-motel/ 

▫️Charges Filed Against Suspected BART Station Kidnapper (UPDATE)
On Friday, San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins announced that charges had been filed in the case of an alleged kidnapping of a 17-year-old girl that took place at a BART station last week.
Jamall Ali Blue, 37, is now facing one count of kidnapping by force or fear and one count of sexual battery, and he will be arraigned Friday afternoon. The San Francisco resident was arrested shortly after the kidnapping, and police believe he and the victim knew each other and this was not a random incident.
https://sfist.com/2024/07/12/charges-filed-against-suspected-bart-station-kidnapper/

▫️Man tried to sexually assault 5-year-old at Cape Cod park, police say
Yarmouth police arrested a man after a report of an attempted sexual assault of a child at a local park Tuesday night.
Ryan Evans, 27, of South Yarmouth, is charged with assault to rape a child, kidnapping of a child, and indecent assault and battery on a child under 14, according to a press release from Yarmouth police.
Yarmouth police have dealt with Evans in the past. In 2021, police charged him with unarmed burglary and assault, assault to rape a child, assault and battery, destruction of property, and larceny.
https://www.boston.com/news/crime/2024/07/11/man-tried-to-sexually-assault-5-year-old-at-cape-cod-park-police-say/ 

▫️Man Charged with Pimping Underage Girl in Anaheim
A 36-year-old man from Nevada was charged Thursday with pimping an underage girl in Anaheim.
Marcus Anthony Boyd was charged with human trafficking of a minor, pandering a minor younger than 16, and possession of a gun silencer, all felonies. He was also charged with misdemeanor counts of leading police on a chase and resisting arrest.
An investigator with the Orange County Human Trafficking Task Force received an email Tuesday about a potential runaway girl from Las Vegas, police said in court documents.
https://mynewsla.com/crime/2024/07/11/man-charged-with-pimping-underage-girl-in-anaheim/ 

▫️Richmond police investigating suspected prostitution, human trafficking at massage studio
Fuji Health Studio is categorized as a massage parlor, according to Yelp.
On Thursday, officers said they arrested 62-year-old Alicia Young of Richmond and 54-year-old Shizhe Jin of Louisville. Shizhe Jin was arrested Thursday, July 11, 2024, by the Richmond Police Department at the Fuji Health Studio in Richmond and charged him with promoting human trafficking, promoting prostitution (two or more prostitutes), four counts of facilitation of practicing massage therapy without a license and operating a sham or front company.
» https://youtu.be/xIa4nIoZMEU (VIDEO)
» https://youtu.be/d9GkNtxmk1g (VIDEO)
» https://www.wkyt.com/2024/07/12/two-arrested-connection-with-prostitution-investigation-ky-massage-studio/  (VIDEO)
» http://nelsoncountygazette.com/?p=65320

▫️APD: 1 arrested in raid of massage parlor near downtown
Albuquerque police teamed up with state agents to take down a suspected illegal massage parlor. 
Mei Chien Wu faced a judge Thursday after getting arrested, and it’s not the first time she’s been connected to this kind of crime.
https://www.kob.com/new-mexico/apd-1-arrested-in-raid-of-massage-parlor-near-downtown/   (VIDEO) 

▫️Prostitution ring busted in Boaz
Jian Zhang was arrested at Pro Massage and Joann Shiao was arrested at Aroma Therapy Spa, both located in Boaz.
Shiao was charged with prostitution and promoting prostitution and Zhang was charged with promoting prostitution. According to a press release from the Boaz Police Department, both subjects were transported to Boaz City Jail and booked in.
Detectives were able to obtain video and customer logs from the business. The investigation is ongoing
https://www.sandmountainreporter.com/news/article_bf35e6a2-40cd-11ef-bcb6-0bd3012ed6fd.html 

▫️Tampa Man Indicted For Sex Trafficking A Minor
Dontae Burton, 39, Tampa, has been charged with sex trafficking of a minor. If convicted, Burton faces a maximum penalty of life in federal prison.
According to court documents, Burton coordinated commercial sex acts on behalf of a minor victim after posting photographs of her on adult escort websites.
Burton told the minor victim how the dates worked and the portion of the money that he would receive from the dates. Burton transported the minor victim for the dates and received proceeds from her commercial sexual activity.
» https://www.tampafp.com/tampa-man-indicted-for-sex-trafficking-a-minor/
» https://www.dhs.gov/hsi/news/2024/07/12/florida-man-indicted-sex-trafficking-minor 

▫️12 Years After Being Indicted on Sex Travel Charges, Philadelphia Man Apprehended in Egypt and Returned to the United States
PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Idris Abdullah Malik, 49, was apprehended in Egypt and returned to the United States to face four counts of traveling for the purpose of engaging in illicit sexual conduct and one count of engaging in illicit sexual conduct in a foreign place. The indictment, filed on March 1, 2012, alleges that between 2000 and 2005, Malik traveled to Egypt on four occasions for the purposes of engaging in an illicit sexual act with a minor less than 12 years old and between 2005 and 2006, engaged in a sexual act with a minor less than 16 years old in Egypt.
https://www.justice.gov/usao-edpa/pr/12-years-after-being-indicted-sex-travel-charges-philadelphia-man-apprehended-egypt 

▫️Lev Tahor Leaders Sentenced for Child Kidnapping and Sex Trafficking
Three leaders of an extremist Jewish cult received lengthy prison sentences in U.S. court for the kidnapping and sex trafficking of a girl and boy, after they stole the minors from their mother in the dead of night and tried to smuggle them out of the country.
Brothers Yakov, Shmiel, and Yoil Weingarten, all members of Lev Tahor, were convicted of kidnapping two child siblings in New York and smuggling them into Mexico. Prosecutors said their ultimate goal was to take the children to their religious compound in Guatemala, where the 14-year-old girl’s adult husband was waiting for her.
In 2017, the cult’s leaders arranged for the young girl, then 12-years-old, to be married to an 18-year-old member. The following year, however, the mother decided it was no longer safe to remain in Lev Tahor.
» https://www.occrp.org/en/daily/18882-lev-tahor-leaders-sentenced-for-child-kidnapping-and-sex-trafficking
» https://t.me/ENDHUMANTRAFFICKING/8973 

▫️Former Georgia Teacher Pleads Guilty to Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material Following HSI Atlanta Investigation
MACON, Ga. — Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Atlanta investigated a former teacher and volunteer youth ministry leader who pleaded guilty to possession of child sexual abuse material in federal court on July 8.
Christian Baumgarth, 27, of Atlanta and formerly Macon, pleaded guilty to one count of possession of child sexual abuse material. Federal agents with HSI began their investigation into Baumgarth in the summer of 2023. He was identified while investigating people who were using encrypted applications to possess and distribute child sexual abuse material.
https://www.dhs.gov/hsi/news/2024/07/11/former-georgia-teacher-pleads-guilty-possession-child-sexual-abuse-material 

▫️Seattle man arrested in San Jose ‘pimping and pandering investigation’
A Seattle man was arrested in San Jose for allegedly attempting to arrange a meeting with a woman to sex traffick her, according to the San Jose Police Department.  
San Jose Human Trafficking Task Force detectives conducted a pimping and pandering investigation on June 1. Detectives learned that a man initiated online contact with a person he believed was a woman and arranged to exploit her for commercial sex trafficking.
https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/seattle-man-arrested-in-san-jose-pimping-and-pandering-investigation/ 

▫️Ex-EMT Todd Burnim gets 50 years for child sex abuse images
BRENTWOOD — A former Kensington EMT accused of molesting three children was sentenced to at least 50 years in prison for possession of child sexual abuse images.
Todd Burnim, 57, was sentenced in Rockingham Superior Court Friday, July 12, after being convicted of 15 counts of possession of child sexual abuse images.
He is also awaiting two separate trials, one for allegedly sexually abusing three minors, the other for 26 additional counts of possession of child sexual abuse images brought forth by prosecutors in the spring.
https://www.seacoastonline.com/story/news/local/2024/07/12/kensington-emt-todd-burnim-sentenced-child-sex-abuse-images-sex-assault/74378540007/ 

▫️Former New Mexico State Police officer gets 18 years for sexual abuse of a 14-year-old
LAS CRUCES, N.M.  — A former New Mexico State Police officer was sentenced to 18 years in prison for sexually abusing a 14-year-old.
Ronald Jackson, 55, was sentenced in Third District Court on Thursday.
Jackson was found guilty by a Las Cruces jury and convicted of 1 count of criminal sexual penetration of a child.
In April 2020, allegations of sexual assault that occurred when the victim was 14, were reported to CPS.
» https://www.krqe.com/news/crime/former-nmsp-officer-sentenced-for-sexually-abusing-child/
» https://www.kfoxtv.com/news/local/former-new-mexico-state-police-officer-gets-18-years-for-sexual-abuse-of-a-14-year-old-ronald-jackson
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▫️Fired Kenosha Unified Teacher Sentenced To Ten Years In Prison, Despite Pleas From Victim And Victim's Mother
A now-fired Indian Trail High School and Academy (ITA) teacher was sentenced today to ten years in prison for a sexual relationship with an 15-year-old male student at his school. Nathan R. Gardner, 28, of Racine kept his head down in shame for most of the proceedings.
Gardner was originally charged with five felonies and faced 97 years in prison. The charges were Possession of Child Pornography, Child Enticement, Use of a Computer To Facilitate a Child Sex Crime, Exposing a Child to Harmful Material, and Exposing a Child to Harmful Descriptions. Kenosha County Assistant District Attorney Alexandra Smathers was quick to dismiss all but a single count of Use of a Computer To Facilitate a Child Sex Crime.
https://kenoshacountyeye.com/2024/07/12/fired-kenosha-unified-teacher-sentenced-to-ten-years-in-prison-despite-pleas-from-victim-and-victims-mother/ 

▫️Oklahoma man sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for sexually exploiting child in Eugene
EUGENE, Ore. – A 44-year-old Oklahoma man was sentenced on Wednesday to 30 years in federal prison for sexually abusing a child and filming the acts of abuse, according to officials with the Oregon District of the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Federal court officials said that Jeremy Lee Peterson of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, was sentenced on July 10 to the statutory maximum sentence of 360 months in federal prison and a life term of supervised release. In February 2022, agents with Homeland Security Investigations received information from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children regarding a video that depicted the sexual abuse of a child that agents suspected was created in a Eugene apartment, federal authorities said.
» https://www.kezi.com/news/local/oklahoma-man-sentenced-to-30-years-in-federal-prison-for-sexually-exploiting-child-in-eugene/article_9daf1082-4076-11ef-88fe-f79a504173eb.html
» https://www.justice.gov/usao-or/pr/oklahoma-man-sentenced-federal-prison-sexually-exploiting-child 

▫️Man convicted of prostitution of minor
Dominic David Rulli, 27, of White Bear Township has been convicted of prostitution by hiring, or agreeing to hire, a minor for prostitution while reasonably believing that minor to be under 18 and at least 16 years of age. 
Rulli was sentenced to 364 days in jail with two days credited; three-years supervised probation; work release service on weekends and a $837 fine with surcharge and fees payable within three years. 
https://www.presspubs.com/white_bear/police/police_reports/man-convicted-of-prostitution-of-minor/article_da43f9b0-3e80-11ef-89b6-6329e7a771ac.html 

▫️Warning: Americans at risk of kidnapping in Reynosa
State Department issues travel advisory amid reports of criminals robbing and abducting bus passengers in border state of Tamaulipas
https://www.borderreport.com/immigration/border-crime/americans-at-risk-of-kidnapping-in-reynosa/ 

▫️Border Patrol agents rescue migrants stowed away in a locked train compartment at Laredo Sector | U.S. Customs and Border Protection
https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/local-media-release/border-patrol-agents-rescue-migrants-stowed-away-locked-train 

▫️Pennsylvania man indicted on alien smuggling and human trafficking charges
A federal grand jury has indicted a Pennsylvania man for alleged alien smuggling and human trafficking.
On Wednesday it was announced that dual citizen Sivarupan Sivaramalingam, 43, of Malvern, was indicted on charges of traveling to Salt Lake City to pay for and obtain tourist visas to promote the illegal smuggling of foreign nationals into the country, according to the United State’s Attorney’s Office District of Utah.
https://www.wtaj.com/news/regional-news/pennsylvania-man-indicted-on-alien-smuggling-and-human-trafficking-charges/ 

▫️Ringleader of Migrant Smuggling Operation Linked to 2021 Fatal Crash Pleads Guilty
Felipe de Jesus Rosales-Herrera, 38, of Riverside admitted in a plea agreement that he engaged in a conspiracy as his organization smuggled over 100 undocumented migrants into the U.S. Migrants were typically charged about $10,000 each to be brought into the country.
The drivers were instructed to flee – even to engage in high-speed pursuits – if the Border Patrol or other authorities tried to pull them over, prosecutors alleged.
One of those drivers fled from Border Patrol agents on Christmas Day 2021 and crashed into a tree near the Thousand Trails campground. Gaudencio Gerardo Luna-Vasquez, 52, was killed in the crash, while two others were hospitalized with critical injuries.
https://timesofsandiego.com/crime/2024/07/11/ringleader-of-migrant-smuggling-operation-linked-to-2021-fatal-crash-pleads-guilty/#google_vignette 

▫️Islamic terrorism: Hundreds of ISIS members enter US, 90 nabbed: Report. Know about human trafficking ring of terrorist organization
Talking to the 'New York Post', Seamus Hughes, terrorism expert at University of Nebraska Omaha said that alarm bells are ringing and it is a matter of grave concern for the security agencies.
Department of Homeland Security or the DHS is now monitoring migrants coming from the central Asian countries of Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan, besides Moldova, Georgia and Russia. These are the countries where ISIS-K has been reportedly active.
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/us/hundreds-of-isis-members-enter-us-90-nabbed-report-know-about-human-trafficking-ring-of-terrorist-organization/articleshow/111698054.cms 

▫️Former CIA agent now on the front lines in the fight against human trafficking
ABC Action News anchor Paul LaGrone spoke with Nic McKinley an ex-CIA agent who founded Deliverfund.org, an organization dedicated to ending the trafficking of humans.
LaGrone and McKinley talk about why human trafficking is not discussed more, his organization, what parents can do to keep their kids safe, and more.
https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/anchors-report/former-cia-agent-now-on-the-front-lines-in-the-fight-against-human-trafficking 

▫️DA Rob Galibois press conference on human trafficking
https://www.capecodtimes.com/videos/news/2024/07/12/da-rob-galibois-cape-cod-human-trafficking-press-conference/74364419007/ (VIDEO) 

▫️Human Trafficking Awareness Event La Plata, MD
Human Trafficking Awareness Event is happening on Saturday,July 13,2024 at 09:00AM EDT at 6915 Crain Hwy.
https://www.unation.com/event/human-trafficking-awareness-event-52780279/ 

▫️Penn State Beaver to host anti-human trafficking symposium Aug. 5
MONACA, Pa. — For the second year in a row, Penn State Beaver will host the Beaver County Anti-Human Trafficking Coalition’s symposium. The event will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 5 in the Penn State Beaver Student Union Building Auditorium.
Kaitlyn Veiock, chair of the coalition and a medical advocacy community education specialist for the Women’s Center of Beaver County, said the symposium is designed for attorneys, law enforcement and social workers, but it is open to anyone who wants to learn more about the topic. Registration is required.
https://beaver.psu.edu/story/12796/2024/07/12/penn-state-beaver-host-anti-human-trafficking-symposium-aug-5 

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▫️Port Arthur police seek man with outstanding warrant for alleged child sexual assault
PORT ARTHUR, Texas — Dequincy Nathaniel Emerson is wanted for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child, according to the Port Arthur Police Department.
Authorities urge anyone with information on Emerson's whereabouts to contact the Port Arthur Police Department at 409-983-8600. Tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas at 409-833-TIPS (8477), online at 833TIPS.com, or through the P3 TIPS App. Callers will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.
https://kdhnews.com/news/texas/port-arthur-police-seek-man-with-outstanding-warrant-for-alleged-child-sexual-assault/article_a5aa6585-d7e6-5f98-8640-5576ea5a9c32.html 

▫️Four more men charged in joint Branson area internet sex sting
BRANSON, Mo.  - Four more men have been charged in relation to a mass arrest of ten people following an internet sex sting over two days in the Branson area.
Stone County deputies arrested four people, and Taney County deputies arrested another six people at two locations. Below are four of the six from Taney County.
Several law enforcement agencies teamed up and used a blend of victim-centered methods and proactive counter-human trafficking techniques to disrupt the commercial sex industry. Several officers went undercover posing as underage girls that the men charged thought they were meeting for sexual activity.
https://www.ky3.com/2024/07/13/four-more-men-charged-joint-branson-area-internet-sex-sting/ 

▫️Woman arrested in kidnapping of 4-year-old girl in Santa Monica
SANTA MONICA, Calif. - A grandmother went through a terrifying ordeal Friday as her 4-year-old granddaughter was kidnapped from a restaurant in Santa Monica.
Fortunately, the suspect was found in less than 30 minutes and the child was safely recovered.
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▫️Las Vegas man arrested for sex trafficking a 14-year-old in Anaheim
Less than twelve (12) hours after receiving the information about the victim, the OCHTTF and assisting agencies recovered the victim and located the suspect who was responsible for trafficking her. Officers attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle being driven by the suspect, but the man failed to stop and led officers on a short vehicle pursuit. During the pursuit, the man, 36-year-old Marcus Boyd of Las Vegas, Nevada, fled from the vehicle on foot and was later arrested. Investigators searched the vehicle Boyd was driving and located a firearm suppressor.
Boyd was arrested for several offenses, including human trafficking a minor, pandering a minor, possession of a silencer (suppressor), evading a police officer, and other offenses, and booked into Anaheim Police Department’s Detention Facility.
https://newsantaana.com/las-vegas-man-arrested-for-sex-trafficking-a-14-year-old-in-anaheim/ 

▫️U.S. Border Patrol's Confined Space Entry Team rescues migrants smuggled into the U.S.

▫️Tip leads to sex offender arrest in Sumner County
One person's tip led to the arrest of a sex offender Joshua Armstrong in Sumner County, according to authorities.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehOs-B_A2h0   (VIDEO)

▫️Pennsylvania man indicted on alien smuggling and human trafficking charges
SALT LAKE CITY, Ut.  — A federal grand jury has indicted a Pennsylvania man for alleged alien smuggling and human trafficking.
On Wednesday it was announced that dual citizen Sivarupan Sivaramalingam, 43, of Malvern, was indicted on charges of traveling to Salt Lake City to pay for and obtain tourist visas to promote the illegal smuggling of foreign nationals into the country, according to the United State’s Attorney’s Office District of Utah.
» https://www.abc27.com/news/pennsylvania-man-indicted-on-alien-smuggling-and-human-trafficking-charges/
» https://www.justice.gov/usao-ut/pr/pennsylvania-man-charged-alien-smuggling-human-trafficking 

▫️Seattle Man Arrested in San José for Suspected Commercial Sex
The San José Police Department has announced the arrest of a 42-year-old man from Seattle, Washington, in connection with a case of commercial sex trafficking.
The suspect, identified as Rashan Fellows, was apprehended on Monday after an investigation by the San José Police Department Human Trafficking Task Force (HTTF). According to the San José Police Department, Fellows is believed to have made contact online with an individual he thought was an adult female—and intent on exploiting her involved traveling from Seattle to California, where he was eventually taken into custody by a swarm of law enforcement units including the Special Operations M.E.R.G.E. Unit, METRO Unit, and VCET Unit.
After his arrest, Fellows was booked into the Santa Clara County Main Jail on charges related to commercial sex trafficking.
» https://hoodline.com/2024/07/seattle-man-arrested-in-san-jose-for-suspected-commercial-sex-trafficking/
» https://www.sjpd.org/Home/Components/News/News/1848/262  

▫️County police charge man with rape of a 5-year old
New Castle County Police have charged a 47-year old man with multiple counts of rape in connection to the alleged sexual assault of a 5-year old girl.
Officers initially responded to the 2200 block of Thomas Road in Fairfax about an assault earlier this month.
According to police, John Arnold allegedly had inappropriate sexual contact with the child on multiple occasions. 
Police said Arnold is an Emotional Support Therapist for the Brandywine School District, but they do not believe that any district students are victims.
https://www.wdel.com/news/county-police-charge-man-with-rape-of-a-5-year-old/article_5feea06e-4076-11ef-969a-37cefe8af02f.html 

▫️Child Predator Gets Caught with Missing 15yo Girl

▫️Delaware State Police S.O.A.R. Searching for Wanted Sex Offenders
» https://dsp.delaware.gov/2024/07/13/delaware-state-police-s-o-a-r-searching-for-wanted-sex-offenders-84/
» https://www.finedayradio.com/news/tv-delmarva-channel-14/delaware-state-police-s-o-a-r-searching-for-wanted-sex-offenders/ 

▫️Pennsylvania Attorney General Seeks Information in Case of Former Tamaqua Police Officer Accused of Child Sex Crimes
The Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office is looking to speak with anyone that may have had an inappropriate contact with a former Tamaqua Police Office.
In May, Christopher Cordes, 27, of Bloomsburg, was arrested by the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office on the charges Sexual contact with a minor, Unlawful contact with a minor, Child pornography, disseminating photography of child sexual acts, disseminating explicit sexual material of a minor, Criminal use of a communication facility, Sexual intercourse with an animal, Conspiracy to disseminate photography of child sexual acts, Conspiracy to possess child pornography.
The Office of Attorney General is asking anyone who may have information about inappropriate interactions or contact involving Christopher Cordes to contact the Office of Attorney General’s Child Predator Section at 1-800-385-1044.
https://www.skooknews.com/2024/07/pennsylvania-attorney-general-seeks.html 

▫️Lake George man admits to attempting to entice minor
LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. — A Lake George man faces 10 years to life in prison after admitting that he attempted to entice a minor online. Robert Cutter, 44, pleaded guilty on Thursday.
According to the Department of Justice (DOJ), Cutter admitted that on June 27, 2023, he exchanged sexually explicit texts with someone he believed was an adult offering services of a 12-year-old girl, in an attempt to entice the child to engage in sexual acts with him. He also admitted he traveled to a pre-determined location in Warren County to engage in sexual acts with the 12-year-old.
https://www.news10.com/news/crime/lake-george-man-admits-to-attempting-to-entice-minor/ 

▫️Antonio Chavez Accused of Sexually Abusing 3 Children
Riverside’s Antonio Chavez Accused of Sexually Abusing 3 Children at His Wife’s Daycare
Antonio Robles Chavez, 65, of Riverside, California, was arrested last week on child sexual abuse charges after a police investigation.Chavez is accused of sexually molesting three children at his wife’s daycare center – Chavez Family Daycare – located at the family’s home on the 18400 block of Blue Sky Street. 
https://www.dlawgroup.com/antonio-chavez-accused-sexually-abusing-children/ 

▫️Boyne Falls man arrested on human trafficking and criminal sexual conduct charges
CHARLEVOIX — Gabriel Blackledge, 23, of Boyne Falls was arrested by Charlevoix County Sheriff’s deputies on July 8 on multiple charges involving human trafficking and criminal sexual conduct.
He pled not-guilty in district court on July 11. He is facing 12 counts.
The affidavit of probable cause contains testimony from the victims — five girls who were all 15 or younger during the incidents. They all describe being recruited to engage in sexual activity in exchange for drugs, alcohol and money.  
https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/crime/2024/07/12/boyne-falls-man-arrested-on-human-trafficking-and-criminal-sexual-conduct-charges/74370165007/ 

▫️Buckeye police arrest former teacher on kidnapping charges
A former Buckeye teacher is in custody following an investigation into online chats between him and a student. Buckeye police, with assistance from the U.S. Marshals Service, arrested 36-year-old Brendan Barnett yesterday on charges of luring and kidnapping.
https://www.buckeyeaz.gov/Home/Components/News/News/2539/18 

▫️Hope man arrested, facing 100 charges of distributing child sexual abuse materials
The Arkansas State Police on Monday arrested a Hope man who faces 100 counts of distributing child sexual abuse materials, a Friday news release states.
Investigators from state police's Internet Crimes Against Children task force arrested Rodney Watson, 71, as a result of a warrant search that stemmed from an online tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, the release states.
The search and wider investigation led to Watson being charged with 100 counts of distributing, possessing or viewing material depicting sexually explicit conduct involving a child, the release states.
https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2024/jul/12/hope-man-arrested-facing-100-charges-of/ 

▫️California sex trafficking bill SB 1414 advances despite revisions excluding some minors
The recent amendments to the bill by committee Democrats have resulted in the exclusion of 16 and 17-year-olds from the protection provided. These individuals are now required to prove that they are victims of trafficking in order for the perpetrator to be charged.

▫️Man Sentenced in First Blair County Human Trafficking Jury Trial
On June 28, 2024, Donald Hetrick, 40, of Alexandria, PA, was sentenced to a total of 21 to 47 years of incarceration following his conviction at Blair County’s first human trafficking jury trial. Hetrick was sentenced to 10 to 20 years for the top count: trafficking in individuals, as well as to consecutive state prison sentences for one count of rape of an unconscious person, two counts of corruption of minors, and one count of unlawful sexual contact with a minor. 
The charges stemmed from the Hollidaysburg Police’s years-long investigation into Hetrick and his cousin and co-conspirator, Nikkia Beck, culminating in the suspects’ arrests in January 2023. The investigation revealed that during Easter weekend 2021, the pair rented rooms at the Comfort Suites in Altoona where Hetrick provided Beck’s daughter, 13 at the time, and a friend, 14 at the time, with marijuana and alcohol before raping the inebriated and unconscious 14-year-old in his motel room.
The victim, 17 at the time of trial, testified against Hetrick. To corroborate her testimony, the prosecution presented the jury with a series of text messages between Hetrick and Beck that the police discovered through a cellphone search. In their text conversation, Hetrick repeatedly tells Beck of his interest in engaging in sexual activity with the 14-year-old girl and reiterates his willingness to pay money to achieve that goal.
https://cseinstitute.org/man-sentenced-in-first-blair-county-human-trafficking-jury-trial/ 

▫️Concerns ahead of RNC as human trafficking cases rise
ILWAUKEE - This week, Milwaukee police shared new crime stats, showing a rise in human trafficking reports. Ahead of the Republican National Convention, experts say it's important to raise awareness of the issue.
MPD released mid-year crime stats and the numbers show a rising trend. From 2022 to the first half of 2024, reports of human trafficking increased by 43 percent. "We're pleased to see that victims are placing trust in us to report these crimes," said MPD Chief Jeffrey Norman.
But experts say for every case that is reported to law enforcement, there are many more that aren't.
https://www.cbs58.com/news/concerns-ahead-of-rnc-as-human-trafficking-cases-rise 

▫️Freedom Walk in Oakland, CA, Sep 21, 2024
We are excited to invite you to join us for the 3rd Annual Love Never Fails Freedom Walk! 
Human trafficking is modern-day slavery. It affects millions of people around the world. Every day, men, women, and children are forced into labor, sex trafficking, and other forms of exploitation. The Love Never Fails Freedom Walk is an opportunity to stand up against this injustice and show your support for survivors.
https://events.com/r/en_US/event/freedom-walk-oakland-september-942324 

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HSI/ICE Newsroom Child Exploitation 
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 (https://www.fbi.gov/investigate/violent-crime/vcac/violent-crimes-against-children-news)Department of Justice Press Room Human Trafficking News

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NCMEC Cybertiplines: https://report.cybertip.org/
HSI/ICE toll-free hotline: 1-866-DHS-2-ICE | Anonymous toll-free ICE Tip Line: (866) 347-2423 | Tip Form (https://www.ice.gov/webform/ice-tip-form#wcm-survey-target-id)
U.S. Marshals Service: USMS: Submit a Tip (https://www.usmarshals.gov/what-we-do/fugitive-investigations/submitting-a-tip)
DHS: https://www.dhs.gov/blue-campaign/identify-victim
Homeland Security Investigations Tip Line: 1-866-347-2423
If you believe your child is in the process of being abducted by a parent, legal guardian, or someone acting on their behalf, call : 1-888-407-4747. (U.S. Gov. Dept. of State) or https://www.projectdynamo.org/
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▫️Former Idaho police officer convicted in South Dakota for sexually abusing children
SOUTH DAKOTA – A former police officer has been convicted following a two-day jury trial in federal district court in Rapid City.
Lloyd Emerson Elk, 47, of Kyle, South Dakota was indicted by a federal grand jury in March of 2024 on four counts of Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Minor, one count of Abusive Sexual Contact and one count of Witness Tampering.
Evidence at trial established that Elk sexually abused a young girl multiple times when she was between the ages of five and seven years old. Elk employed years of domestic violence to control the victim and her family, including physical and emotional abuse.
https://www.bigcountrynewsconnection.com/idaho/lloyd-emerson-elk-aggravated-sexual-abuse-of-a-minor/article_fa96f5a5-d0bd-5060-8e41-ed8520bb354d.html 

▫️Registered sex offender living in Polk charged with new sex crimes against children, more victims sought
A registered sex offender who was convicted in Hardee County in 1991 for a sex offense against a child was arrested yesterday by the Polk County Sheriff's Office Special Victims Unit for lewd molestation of two young victims in Polk County.
The investigation began when one victim disclosed to a family member that 58-year-old Jessie Valdez (DOB 11/30/1965) of Bartow had touched the victim's private parts numerous times under and over her clothing when she was as young as seven and eight years old and that the sexual abuse continued over the years.
During the investigation, another victim was discovered. "It takes a lot of courage for a young child, a victim of a sex crime, to come forward and we are so proud of these children for doing just that. We need to know if there are any other victims of this pedophile out there. Please contact us if you have any information about Jessie Valdez sexually abusing children." - Grady Judd, Sheriff
https://www.polksheriff.org/news-investigations/polk-county-news/2024/07/11/registered-sex-offender-living-in-polk-charged-with-new-sex-crimes-against-children 

▫️Vigilante MMA fighter alerts local police to potential child predators
WPTV learned about Lampros’ initiative while attending a court appearance for a man arrested and charged with sex crimes in Palm Beach County. Nicholas Watson, a 43-year-old married man from Palm Beach Gardens, faces one count of traveling to meet a minor to commit an unlawful sex act and nine counts of possessing child pornography. Watson has pleaded not guilty.
For about eight months, Lampros has been the force behind 561 Predator Catcher. It’s a group that works with people who create online decoys to catch potential child predators who agree to meet minors for sex. In some cases, the meet-ups result in arrests that are documented on the group’s Instagram page.
https://www.wflx.com/2024/07/15/vigilante-mma-fighter-alerts-local-police-potential-child-predators/ 

▫️San Jose police arrest Seattle man on suspicion of human trafficking
A 42-year-old Seattle resident was arrested on Monday on suspicion of commercial sex trafficking in San Jose.
San Jose Police allege the man met someone he believed to be an adult female online and came to California intending to exploit her for commercial sex trafficking.
The arrest stems from what San Jose Police Department Human Trafficking Task Force (HTTF) describes as pimping and pandering investigation which began on July 1.
Police said the man arrived in San Jose on Monday to allegedly meeting the woman to engage in commercial sex trafficking. The SJPD Special Operations M.E.R.G.E. Unit, METRO Unit, and VCET Unit aided 
Police are asking that anyone with information about this case or human trafficking related tips is asked to contact the San Jose Police Department Special Victims Unit Human Trafficking Task Force at 408-537-1999 or email stopslavery@sanjoseca.gov.
The associated case number is 24-153-0640.
https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/san-jose-police-arrest-seattle-man-on-suspicion-of-human-trafficking/ 

▫️Search for missing 17-year-old leads to increased police presence in Rockford: $3000 for new information
ROCKFORD, Mich. — The Kent County Sheriff['s Office has several deputies working around the Rockford area Saturday, searching for anything related to a missing teenager.
On Saturday morning, deputies began searching for anything related to the whereabouts of Penelope "Penny" Wise, a 17-year-old who has been missing since she left her Cedar Springs home on May 31.
Now six weeks after Penelope went missing, the reward for tips leading to her return has been increased from $1,000 to $3,000.
If you have information that could lead detectives to Penny's location and safe return, contact the Kent County Sheriff's Office at (616) 632-6125 until 5;00 pm and (616) 632-6100 after 5;00 pm. 
You can also submit your tip anonymously through Silent Observer at (616) 774-2345 or www.silentobserver.org to be eligible for a reward and remain anonymous.
» https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/kent/heightened-police-presence-around-rockford
»  https://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/investigations/rockford-increased-police-presence-search-for-missing-teen-penelope-wise/69-c9234787-44c1-48dd-b975-adef2a487f7b
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▫️Man Charged With Kidnapping, Sexual Battery After Teen Girl Is Abducted From San Francisco Subway Station
A 37-year-old man was charged with kidnapping and sexual battery after allegedly forcing a teenage girl out of a San Francisco subway station and into a car.
San Francisco police arrested Jamall Ali Blue around 3 a.m. Wednesday and the teen was also found early Wednesday and turned over to juvenile authorities.
https://www.hngn.com/articles/262064/20240714/man-charged-kidnapping-sexual-battery-teen-girl-powell-street-subway-station-san-francisco.htm 

▫️Pryor Creek Police arrest Tulsa man who attempted to meet with underage girl
PRYOR CREEK, Okla. — A Tulsa man was arrested in Pryor Creek on Saturday after attempting to meet with who he believed to be an underage girl.
Around 6:16 p.m. on Saturday, Pryor Creek Police arrested Willie Porter at Bobby Buck Park. FOX23 spoke with Pryor Creek Police Chief Jeremy Cantrell about the case and learned how they used a drone to help with the arrest.
He said this is not the only arrest made in Mayes County this week for similar charges. Cantrell told FOX23 that Porter thought he was meeting a 14-year-old girl who he met on social media.
https://www.krmg.com/news/local/pryor-creek-police-arrest-tulsa-man-who-attempted-meet-with-underage-girl/CFVWW5IPM5HHTFKJYBOAUM7EFQ/ 

▫️Man sentenced after child sexually-oriented material found in online account
A Columbus man was sentenced to nearly five years in prison for possessing material showing minors engaging in sexual activities.
David A. Stickler, 35, pleaded guilty last week to one third-degree felony count of pandering sexually-oriented matter involving a minor or impaired person and two fourth-degree felony counts of illegal use of a minor or impaired person in nudity-oriented material or performance.
https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/columbus/man-sentenced-after-child-sexually-oriented-material-found-in-online-account/ 

▫️Convicted child abuser followed 13-year-old girl before leaving her to die in utility closet of apartment complex, sheriff says
Florida deputies have arrested a man for allegedly stabbing a 13-year-old girl and leaving her fatally wounded in a utility closet of an apartment building.
Jerry Dorisme, 28, is charged with first-degree felony murder, Orange County Sheriff John Mina told reporters in a press conference on Friday. Authorities have shared a GoFundMe campaign to support the family of the victim, Rose Dieujuste, 13.
Dorisme is charged with first-degree felony murder. He had his first appearance in court on Friday, records show.
» https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jts887Wst0k   (VIDEO)
» https://lawandcrime.com/crime/convicted-child-abuser-followed-13-year-old-girl-before-leaving-her-to-die-in-utility-closet-of-apartment-complex-sheriff-says/

▫️Snapchat video leads to child sex abuse charges against Jefferson Hills teen
An 18 year-old Jefferson Hills woman is facing trial on charges that she hacked into a former friend’s social media account and disseminated a sexually explicit video and photos after their friendship soured.
Rachel Kazimer is scheduled to be arraigned later this month in Allegheny County Common Pleas Court on four charges of sexual abuse of children, including possession of child pornography, two counts of harassment and one count of computer trespass.
The allegations against Kazimer center on an explicit video that police say she obtained without permission from the Snapchat account of a former friend, whom police did not identify.
https://triblive.com/local/south-hills/snapchat-video-leads-to-child-sex-abuse-charges-against-jefferson-hills-teen/ 

▫️Bikers Against Predators tip leads to arrest, then Manitowoc man sentenced
MANITOWOC – Heath M. Grebe, a Manitowoc man whose arrest for attempted child sexual assault was recorded during a Facebook Live by Bikers Against Predators in September, has been sentenced to five years of probation.
Grebe, 36, was sentenced July 3 by Manitowoc County Circuit Court Judge Mark Rohrer. He was convicted of attempted second-degree sexual assault of a child and use of a computer to facilitate a child sex crime, both Class C felonies.
In addition to serving five years on probation, Grebe was ordered to undergo a psychosexual evaluation, comply with all requirements of the Sex Offender Registry, have no contact with anyone younger than 18 and have no access to internet-enabled devices.
» https://www.htrnews.com/story/news/crime/2024/07/15/heath-grebe-manitowoc-man-arrested-after-bikers-against-predators-tip-sentenced-to-probation/74358860007/
» https://t.me/ENDHUMANTRAFFICKING/12131 

▫️ERO Denver removes fugitive wanted for violence against women and child abuse in Guatemala | ICE
DENVER — Officers with Enforcement and Removal Operations Denver removed a fugitive wanted in Guatemala July 10.
Carlos Oliverio Juc Tipol, 32, is a citizen and national of Guatemala wanted in Guatemala for violence against women, child abuse and contempt of court. Juc was removed from Denver July 10 and transported by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Air Operations to La Aurora International Airport in Guatemala City, Guatemala, and turned over to local authorities.
https://www.ice.gov/news/releases/ero-denver-removes-fugitive-wanted-violence-against-women-and-child-abuse-guatemala 

▫️ERO Boston removes fugitive convicted of multiple counts of child rape in Brazil | ICE
BOSTON — Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston removed a 37-year-old unlawfully present fugitive wanted by Brazilian authorities for failure to serve a 14-year prison sentence for multiple convictions of rape of a vulnerable child. Deportation officers from ERO Boston removed Saulo Cardoso-Ferreira from the United States to Brazil June 28 and turned him over to Brazilian authorities.
https://www.ice.gov/news/releases/ero-boston-removes-fugitive-convicted-multiple-counts-child-rape-brazil 

▫️Long Island Cardiologist Admits Having Thousands Of Images Depicting Child Sex Abuse
Frank Pollaro, age 55, of Deer Park, pleaded guilty to two counts of possessing a sexual performance by a child in Suffolk County Court on Thursday, July 11.
According to prosecutors, in September 2023 the Suffolk County Police Department was tipped off that a user was uploading images of child pornography on the website Freechatnow.com.
Investigators eventually identified the user as Pollaro and, together with the FBI, raided his Deer Park home in October 2023.
In court Thursday, Pollaro pleaded guilty to two counts of possessing a sexual performance by a child, a felony.
He faces between four and eight years in prison when he’s sentenced on Wednesday, Aug. 14.
https://dailyvoice.com/new-york/suffolk/deer-park-cardiologist-admits-having-thousands-of-images-depicting-child-sex-abuse/ 

▫️Long Island church leader charged with rape after allegedly abusing victim for years
The leader of a Long Island church was arrested and charged with multiple sex crimes after police said he had a years-long sexual relationship with a girl starting when she was 12 years old.
While working at Iglesia Cristiana Unida in Hempstead from Aug. 2011 until April 2016, Jose Wilfredo Vazquez Cardoza was involved in an inappropriate relationship with a girl from when she was 12 years old until she was 16 years old, according to Nassau County police.
During that time, the 49-year-old Cardoza was acting as a church leader while doing security for the church.
Anyone who may have been victimized by Cardoza are asked to contact the Nassau County Special Victims Squad at (516) 573-4022 or Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS.
» https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/long-island-church-leader-rape-hempstead/5590417/
» https://www.bishop-accountability.org/2024/07/long-island-church-leader-charged-with-rape-after-allegedly-abusing-victim-for-years/ 

▫️New sex abuse allegations surface against ex-KCK priest who did prison time years ago
New substantiated sexual abuse allegations have surfaced against a former priest in the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas who served prison time after being convicted in 2002 of indecent liberties with a child, church officials say
“With deep sorrow for the suffering of victims and survivors of abuse, the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas announces that former priest Dennis Schmitz, who was laicized from the priesthood in 2005, has been the subject of additional substantiated allegations of sexual abuse of minors and adults over whom he held a position of authority,” the archdiocese said in a July 12 notice in The Leaven, its official newspaper.
» https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article290068804.html
» https://theleaven.org/announcement-of-abuse-allegations-concerning-dennis-schmitz/ 

▫️Valdosta man gets 27-year sentence for enticing minor
ALBANY – A Valdosta resident was sentenced to serve 27 years in federal prison for coercing and enticing a 13-year-old child to a hotel room, where he gave her alcohol and sexually abused her.
Dewayne Howell, 50, was sentenced to serve 324 months in prison to be followed by 12 years of supervised release and also ordered to pay $4,050 in restitution to Minor Victim 1 (MV!) by U.S. District Judge W. Louis Sands. In addition, Howell will have to register as a child sex offender upon release from prison.
Howell was found guilty by a federal jury of one count of coercion and enticement of a minor on Feb. 6. There is no parole in the federal system.
» https://www.albanyherald.com/news/valdosta-man-gets-27-year-sentence-for-enticing-minor/article_e7c384a4-41fd-11ef-8e6f-f74bd9d062b9.html
» https://www.yahoo.com/news/valdosta-man-gets-27-sentence-210200436.html 

▫️Kaleb House: A new resource to help sex trafficking victims overcome trauma
SPIRO, Okla — A new local program helping children overcome the trauma of sex trafficking is now up and running. 
"We take children in from those horrible situations and bring them into a loving home-like environment," Sarah Williams with Kaleb House said. 
» https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/local/kaleb-house-nonprofit-oklahoma-children-overcome-traumas-sex-trafficking/527-07d19e08-ebca-4bfc-a55a-f6ed6054e98f
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▫️Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Training, Las Vegas, Nevada Sept 30- Oct 2, 2024 – National Institute of Crime Prevention
Training Topics: Drug and Alcohol Facilitated Sexual Assault • Preventing the Sexual Assault of Children • Interviewing Victims of Sexual Assault • The Effects of Childhood Trauma in Later Years • Identifying Signs of Strangulation • Making Sure that Orders for DV Protection Work • Family Related Homicide/Suicide Awareness and Prevention • The Nexus between Animal Abuse and Violence Against Humans • Bystander Intervention in DV “How You Can Help” •  Sexual Assault Case Study • Stalking and Cyber Stalking • Introduction to Human Trafficking.
Who Should Attend: Law Enforcement Officers, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Victim Advocates, Prosecutors, Native American Leaders, Social Workers, Mental Health Workers, Educators, Substance Abuse Counselors, Rape Treatment Center Workers, Nurses, Batterers’ Intervention Counselors, Military Police, SHARPs, and SARCs.
https://www.nicp.net/event/las-vegas-nevada-sept-30-oct-2-2024/  

▫️Human Trafficking Awareness Session, Thu, Jul 25, 2024 at 4:00 PM | Minneapolis
Join us for an important session on Human Trafficking Awareness. Learn how to recognize the signs, understand the tactics used by traffickers, and find out how you can help protect and support victims within our community. This session will provide valuable insights and resources to empower you to take action.
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/human-trafficking-awareness-session-tickets-945656031647?aff=ebdssbcategorybrowse&keep_tld=1 

▫️Eastland County Museum shines light on human trafficking with new exhibit ‘Not Alone'
EASTLAND, Texas – The Eastland County Museum has added a new exhibit called ‘Not Alone’ that aims to bring attention to the widespread issue of human trafficking in Texas and the Big Country. This informative exhibit, which was added to the museum on Thursday, serves as a valuable resource to educate the public about human trafficking.
https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/news/eastland-county-museum-shines-light-on-human-trafficking-with-new-exhibit-not-alone/  

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 (https://www.fbi.gov/investigate/violent-crime/vcac/violent-crimes-against-children-news)Department of Justice Press Room Human Trafficking News

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NCMEC Cybertiplines: https://report.cybertip.org/
HSI/ICE toll-free hotline: 1-866-DHS-2-ICE | Anonymous toll-free ICE Tip Line: (866) 347-2423 | Tip Form (https://www.ice.gov/webform/ice-tip-form#wcm-survey-target-id)
U.S. Marshals Service: USMS: Submit a Tip (https://www.usmarshals.gov/what-we-do/fugitive-investigations/submitting-a-tip)
DHS: https://www.dhs.gov/blue-campaign/identify-victim
Homeland Security Investigations Tip Line: 1-866-347-2423
If you believe your child is in the process of being abducted by a parent, legal guardian, or someone acting on their behalf, call : 1-888-407-4747. (U.S. Gov. Dept. of State) or https://www.projectdynamo.org/
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▫️Operation Independence: 12 arrested in Midland prostitution sting
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas - 12 people were arrested last week as part of a prostitution sting aimed at ending human trafficking.
All were 12 were charged with Solicitation of Prostitution, a state jail felony, and were booked into the Midland County Detention Center without incident.
https://www.yourbasin.com/news/12-arrested-in-midland-prostitution-sting/ 

▫️4 Arrested in Sting Targeting Seekers of Under-Age Girls
The Flagler County Sheriff in cooperation with other agencies in the region arrested four men Saturday and Sunday following a sting operation targeting individuals who sought out what the men allegedly thought were underage girls for sex.
In every case, sheriff’s detectives fabricated profiles and posed as underage girls after luring individuals from dating or sex-oriented sites to private messages. The men in turn arranged to meet the girls at specific locations, where they were met by detectives instead.
Those arrested were Isaiah Jamar Williams, 19, of Palm Coast, Darrin Belle, 31, of Daytona Beach, Joshua Johnson, 40, of Ormond Beach, and Wesley Dingman, 80, of St. Augustine.
https://flaglerlive.com/4-arrested-in-sheriffs-sting/ 

▫️37-year-old arrested in Oconee Co. sexual abuse case
OCONEE COUNTY, S.C.  — A West Union man was arrested late last week in connection to a criminal sexual conduct case with a minor.
According to the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office, the investigation began on July 9, when a deputy spoke with the victim’s family member about a sexual assault.
The investigation lead officials to Douglas Alan Cranfill, who allegedly touched the victim in a sexual way on July 7. Cranfill was arrested and charged with second degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor on July 12.
https://www.wspa.com/news/local-news/37-year-old-arrested-in-oconee-co-sexual-abuse-case/ 

▫️Seattle resident arrested for sex trafficking in San José
A San José special operations unit arrested a Seattle resident last week on suspicion of alleged commercial sex trafficking.
Rashan Fellows, 42, was arrested after the San Jose Police Department Human Trafficking Task Force (HTTF) launched a “pimping and pandering investigation” into him July 1.
Police are asking that anyone with information about this case — case number is 24-153-0640 — or human trafficking-related tips to contact the San Jose Police Department Special Victims Unit Human Trafficking Task Force at (408) 537-1999 or email stopslavery@sanjoseca.gov.
https://mynorthwest.com/3966256/seattle-resident-arrested-for-sex-trafficking-in-san-jose/ 

▫️Trans-Identified Male Sentenced To 12 Months In Prison After Threatening School Shootings, Child Rape
A trans-identified male in Illinois who threatened to commit school shootings and rape children has been sentenced to 12 months in federal prison. Alexia Willie, who pleaded guilty to his crimes in March, is currently being coded as a “female” inmate by the Bureau of Prisons.
As previously reported by Reduxx, Willie was arrested in Perry County, Illinois after the Springfield-area FBI became aware of a number of disturbing live streams broadcast on social media between March and August of 2023.
https://reduxx.info/trans-identified-male-sentenced-to-12-months-in-prison-after-threatening-school-shootings-child-rape/ 

▫️Las Vegas man arrested for sex trafficking teenage girl
ORANGE COUNTY, Calif.  — A Las Vegas man has been arrested and is facing charges after being accused of sex trafficking a teenage girl in California.
36-year-old Marcus Boyd is facing several charges, including human trafficking a minor, pandering a minor, possession of a silencer, and evading a police officer.
» https://www.ktnv.com/news/crime/las-vegas-man-arrested-for-sex-trafficking-teenage-girl
» https://hoodline.com/2024/07/las-vegas-man-charged-with-sex-trafficking-minor-following-swift-arrest-in-anaheim-by-orange-county-human-trafficking-task-force/ 

▫️U.S. Customs Officers arrest suspect accused of child sexual abuse in Laredo
SAN ANTONIO - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Officers have arrested a suspect wanted on a child sexual abuse warrant.
On Monday, the U.S. CBP released a statement that they arrested an elderly man who was wanted on an outstanding felony warrant for Sexual Abuse of a Child in Jim Wells County.
This man would be identified as 70-year-old Agustin Gonzalez Salazar, a lawful permanent resident of the United States.
https://www.foxsanantonio.com/newsletter-daily/us-customs-officers-arrest-suspect-accused-of-child-sexual-abuse-in-laredo-local-news-near-me-crime-law-public-safety-immigration-crisis 

▫️Greenwood Man Arrested on Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor and Related Charges
COLUMBIA, S.C. - South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Devin Blake Saylor, 31, of Ninety Six, S.C., on nine charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors.
He is charged with one count of criminal sexual conduct with a minor (§16-3-655(A)(1)); one count of sexual exploitation of a minor, first degree (§16-15-395), a felony offense punishable by up to 20 years imprisonment; two counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, second degree (§16-15-405), a felony offense punishable by up to 10 years imprisonment on each count; and five counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, third degree (§16-15-410), a felony offense punishable by up to 10 years imprisonment on each count.
https://www.scag.gov/about-the-office/news/greenwood-man-arrested-on-criminal-sexual-conduct-with-a-minor-and-related-charges/ 

▫️Orange County Teacher’s Aid Giacomo Antonio Valdivieso-Vargas Arrested For Alleged Lewd Acts With Young Girls
ORANGE COUNTY, CAL - An Orange County teacher’s aid identified as Giacomo “Jack” Antonio Valdivieso-Vargas has been arrested for alleged lewd acts with young girls.
Investigators believe that the suspect inappropriately touched a 12-year-old girl. He also allegedly made sexual remarks about two other 12-year-old girls.
Giacomo Antonio Valdivieso-Vargas has been charged with felony child abuse and lewd and lascivious acts with a child under 14.
Tustin police are investigating the possibility that there may be additional victims.
https://www.carrillofirm.com/giacomo-antonio-valdivieso-vargas-charged-with-child-sex-abuse/ 

▫️Chino Valley gymnastics teacher arrested on child sexual assault charges, police: more victims possible
CHINO VALLEY, Ariz. — Detectives were able to establish probable cause and arrested 46-year-old Michael Andrew on charges of sexual abuse of a minor, molestation of a child, voyeurism and public sexual indecency. 
Andrew was not affiliated with the church camp but is a gymnastics teacher, police said, and they believe there may be more victims. He remains jailed with no bond. 
https://www.12news.com/article/news/crime/chino-valley-man-arrested-after-reports-sexual-abuse-of-a-minor/75-4170f08a-c484-4790-a5b6-32582204e6c6  

▫️Del. school counselor John Arnold charged with child rape
As an emotional support specialist in Delaware’s Brandywine School District since 2021, psychologist John Ervin Arnold has counseled dozens of young girls and boys who have experienced trauma or have other behavioral issues.
But away from the classroom, according to a police arrest affidavit obtained by WHYY News, young girls in Arnold’s family say he has sexually abused them over the years. And this month, while police investigated a 5-year-old Delaware girl’s heinous accusations against him, Arnold tried to kill himself and was treated at Christiana Hospital’s psychiatric unit, the warrant said.
Arnold, 47, now faces several felony charges for alleged crimes against the girl, including first- and second-degree rape.
https://whyy.org/articles/child-sexual-abuse-allegations-delaware-elementary-school-psychologist/  

▫️Riverside County optometrist turned in by vigilante group on suspicion of seeking sex from a minor
A Riverside County optometrist was arrested and charged earlier this month after he was allegedly caught on video by an online vigilante group three years ago attempting to meet a 14-year-old boy in San Diego County for sex, the California Department of Justice said Monday.
The investigation began after the California Board of Optometry received a complaint against the optometrist in July 2022 from Cody Mattingly of People vs. Predators, an online vigilante group targeting child predators.
On July 1, Zoeckler was charged with an attempted lewd act upon a child aged 14 or 15 and meeting a minor for lewd purposes.
https://www.pressenterprise.com/2024/07/15/riverside-county-optometrist-turned-in-by-vigilante-group-on-suspicion-of-seeking-sex-from-a-minor/  

▫️Suspects accused of child sex crimes wanted by U.S. Marshals
The US Marshals need your help finding Pablo Elias Torrescano and his girlfriend Belinda Sauceda Fernandez who may still be crossing between the US and Mexico at Del Rio and Eagle Pass. They are wanted for alleged sexual crimes against Belinda's children by Torrescano. The victims came forward last Christmas with only one wish, for their mother and her boyfriend to be put behind bars.
https://news4sanantonio.com/news/local/suspects-accused-of-child-sex-crimes-wanted-by-us-marshals-local-news-near-me-crime-law-public-safety   (VIDEO) 

▫️Man accused of sexually abusing girl appears in court in High Point
HIGH POINT, N.C.  —  A man facing dozens of charges for allegedly sexually abusing a 13-year-old girl had his first appearance in court on Monday.
In the courtroom, the judge decided 46-year-old John Marcus McCormick would be held for no bond at this time.
This followed after the 40 counts of statutory sex offense McCormick is facing were listed.
“With … all of these involve sex offenses with children, each count here is a potential maximum sentence of 59 months in jail. You also are charged with 20 B1 felonies also known as sex offense involving a child. Each of those carries a potential maximum sentence of life without parole,” Guilford County District Court Judge Marc Tyrey said.
https://myfox8.com/news/north-carolina/high-point/man-accused-of-sexually-abusing-girl-appears-in-court-in-high-point/   (VIDEO) 

▫️Bossier City man found guilty of raping a juvenile under 13
A Bossier Parish jury has found a Bossier City man guilty of First Degree Rape of a child and Indecent Behavior with a Juvenile Under Thirteen.
A unanimous jury convicted Cristian Borbon, 52, after he sexually abused a young boy for several years.
The victim first reported the abuse to a high school counselor, and the Bossier City Police Department began their investigation.
The victim was interviewed at the Gingerbread House, where it was discovered that a second victim had also been abused by Borbon.
https://www.ktalnews.com/news/crime/bossier-city-man-found-guilty-of-raping-a-juvenile-under-13/ 

▫️Davenport man sentenced to federal prison for transportation of child pornography
A Davenport man was sentenced Thursday, July 11, to 18 1/2 years in federal prison for transportation of child pornography and revocation of his federal supervised release, according to a news release.
According to public court documents and evidence presented at sentencing, David Ponce, 53, a registered sex offender, was found to have a prohibited cell phone while under federal supervised release, had not formally registered with the Iowa Sex Offender Registry, and admitted to using the prohibited cell phone to access child pornography. During the investigation, Ponce was found accountable for more than 600 visual depictions of child pornography.
https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/local-news/davenport-man-sentenced-to-federal-prison-for-transportation-of-child-pornography/ 

▫️Coeur d'Alene man jailed again for failure to update sex offender information
COEUR d’ALENE — For the second time in two months, a local man has been arrested for allegedly failing to update his information on the sex offender registry.
Brandon Montagne Jr., 24, is charged with two counts of failure to update registration, both felonies. Because he has previous felony convictions for burglary and sexual abuse of a child under the age of 16, Montagne also faces a persistent violator enhancement.
https://cdapress.com/news/2024/jul/16/man-jailed-again-for-failure-to-update-sex-offender-information/ 

▫️Child sex assault suspect among featured fugitives in the Colorado Springs area
A sex offender and attempted murder suspect are also among the featured fugitives from Pikes Peak Area Crime Stoppers.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.  - If you have information on any of the fugitives pictured at the bottom of this article that could help authorities, you’re asked to call 719-634-7867. You can remain anonymous and you may be eligible for a reward.
The following information was provided by Pikes Peak Area Crime Stoppers for the week of July 15, 2024
https://www.kktv.com/2024/07/15/child-sex-assault-suspect-among-featured-fugitives-colorado-springs-area/ 

▫️Ninty Six man arrested on criminal sex charges
COLUMBIA — A Ninety Six man has been arrested on nine charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors.
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Devin Blake Saylor, 31, late Monday. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Attorney General's Office made the arrest. Investigators from the Greenwood County Sheriff's Office, Aiken County Sheriff's Office, Saluda County Sheriff's Office, and Homeland Security Investigations, all also members of the state's ICAC Task Force, assisted with the investigation.
https://www.indexjournal.com/news/ninty-six-man-arrested-on-criminal-sex-charges/article_54ef8ef6-42fd-11ef-9318-df46963d9387.html 

▫️Third set of charges filed against man accused in 90s cold case sexual assault in Lancaster County
A man already facing charges in a 1990s cold-case sexual assault and of child pornography is now facing a third set of charges after officials say he was involved in unlawful contact with minors.
Eric Dorwart, 55, of Lancaster, was seen in pictures that investigators saw on electronics seized during a search at his home of him partaking in sexual acts with a minor, the Lancaster County District Attorney’s office said in a news release on Monday.
https://www.abc27.com/local-news/lancaster/third-set-of-charges-filed-against-man-accused-in-90s-cold-case-sexual-assault-in-lancaster-county/ 

▫️ERO New Orleans arrests Honduran fugitive wanted in Pittsburgh for sex crimes | ICE
SHREVEPORT, La. — Enforcement and Removal Operations New Orleans and the U.S. Marshals Service arrested an unlawfully present Honduran noncitizen fugitive in Shreveport July 10. Reynaldo Dubon-Dubon is wanted in Pittsburgh for aggravated indecent assault, unlawful contact with a minor, endangering welfare of children, indecent assault and corruption of a minor.
https://www.ice.gov/news/releases/ero-new-orleans-arrests-honduran-fugitive-wanted-pittsburgh-sex-crimes 

▫️ERO Washington, D.C. arrests previously removed Salvadoran national convicted of sex crime against Virginia minor | ICE
WASHINGTON — Enforcement and Removal Operations Washington, D.C. apprehended a previously removed 26-year-old Salvadoran national convicted of a sex crime against a Virginia minor. Deportation officers from ERO Washington, D.C.’s Special Response Team arrested Geovany Alex Pineda-Echeverria June 28 in Woodbridge, Virginia.
https://www.ice.gov/news/releases/ero-washington-dc-arrests-previously-removed-salvadoran-national-convicted-sex-crime 

▫️Two women charged with human trafficking heading to trial
Courtney Clickner of Winona and Shantylle Kibler of La Crosse both appeared for hearings that would determine whether each would go to trial.

▫️Fresno Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Sexual Exploitation of a Minor and Receipt of Child Pornography
FRESNO, Calif. — Nicolas Adan Guereca, 25, of Fresno was sentenced on Monday by U.S. District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston to 25 years in prison for sexual exploitation of a minor and receipt of child pornography, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.  The court also ordered Guereca to pay a total of $60,200 in financial assessments and scheduled a hearing on restitution for September 16, 2024.
https://goldrushcam.com/sierrasuntimes/index.php/news/local-news/58493-fresno-man-sentenced-to-25-years-in-prison-for-sexual-exploitation-of-a-minor-and-receipt-of-child-pornography 

▫️Sleepy Eye man sentenced to five years in prison
Pleads guilty to criminal sexual conduct with victim under 16
NEW ULM — A 70-year-old Sleepy Eye man was sentenced to 5 years in prison Monday for an amended count of felony 2nd-degree criminal sexual conduct with a victim under age 16 between March 31, 2009 and March 31, 2011.
Gary Allen Thoms pleaded guilty to the charge in Brown County District Court June 6. 
https://www.nujournal.com/news/communities/2024/07/16/sleepy-eye-man-sentenced-to-five-years-in-prison/  

▫️Authorities searching for more victims after Lenawee County pastor arrested on criminal sexual conduct charges
LENAWEE COUNTY, Mich. — A Lenawee County pastor was arraigned Monday on charges of criminal sexual conduct after being arrested over the weekend.
Adrian police said Michael Ronald Goble faces two counts of criminal sexual conduct of the second degree.
APD said that based on the totality of the investigation, more victims are believed to exist that have not yet been identified. According to police, “locations of significance” may include the Maurice Spears Juvenile Campus, Church of the Good Shepherd and Goble’s home.
Adrian police said they are conducting a joint investigation with the Lenawee County Sheriff’s Office. They are urging anyone wishing to report a crime to do so based on where the crime occurred using the following:
City of Adrian: D/Sgt. Kevin Putnam 517-264-4819 kputnam@adrianmi.gov 
Lenawee County Detective Dale Sharp 517-264-5376 dale.sharp@lenawee.mi.us
» https://www.wtol.com/article/news/crime/lenawee-county-pastor-arrested-on-criminal-sexual-conduct-charges/512-271a9b20-7a44-4563-bad4-821daf8eba3c
» https://www.bishop-accountability.org/2024/07/authorities-searching-for-more-victims-after-lenawee-county-pastor-arrested-on-criminal-sexual-conduct-charges/  

▫️Pickleball for Freedom Tournament in Daphne helps combat human trafficking
DAPHNE, Ala.  - Stopping Traffick is an organization dedicated to combating human trafficking along the Gulf Coast through prevention, advocacy, and support for victims and survivors. The organization over this past weekend held the Pickleball for Freedom Tournament in Daphne to raise awareness and funds for survivor scholarships.
https://www.fox10tv.com/2024/07/15/pickleball-freedom-tournament-daphne-helps-combat-human-trafficking/ (VIDEO)  

▫️What You Need to Know About Preventing Human Trafficking, Sat, Sep 14, 2024 at 8:30 AM | Holy Family Catholic Church and School 5129 South Apopka Vineland Road Orlando, FL
Learn how to spot the signs, protect yourself, your children, and others, and make a difference in the fight against human trafficking. This in-person event will provide valuable information and resources to help combat this global issue. Don't miss this opportunity to educate yourself and help protect vulnerable individuals. Together, we can make a difference!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/what-you-need-to-know-about-preventing-human-trafficking-tickets-939705824417 

▫️Stamping Out Human Trafficking 2024 | City of Detroit | Saturday, August 3, 2024
Highlights of the event include an Awareness Rally, an Educational Forum, free food, a live DJ, and outdoor family-friendly activities. 
https://detroitmi.gov/events/stamping-out-human-trafficking-2024  

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U.S. Marshals Service: USMS: Submit a Tip (https://www.usmarshals.gov/what-we-do/fugitive-investigations/submitting-a-tip)
DHS: https://www.dhs.gov/blue-campaign/identify-victim
Homeland Security Investigations Tip Line: 1-866-347-2423
If you believe your child is in the process of being abducted by a parent, legal guardian, or someone acting on their behalf, call : 1-888-407-4747. (U.S. Gov. Dept. of State) or https://www.projectdynamo.org/
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▫️GHOST team arrests three alleged predators, including former cop
Swanson arrests three suspected sex offenders, gives update on two
GENESEE COUNTY, Mich.  - GHOST has arrested three suspected sex offenders including a former police officer, according to Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson.
Sheriff Swanson announced the arrest in a Facebook post on Tuesday night with Chris Hansen, the host of “To Catch a Predator.” They provided details on the operations that caught the three men include a Lapeer man, a former Tuscola County police officer and a Genesee County man.
» https://youtu.be/PGCR5Lt_UMk   (VIDEO)
» https://youtu.be/ANEAM4N7zDE   (VIDEO)
» https://www.wnem.com/2024/07/17/swanson-arrests-three-suspected-sex-offenders-gives-update-two/
» https://www.abc12.com/news/crime/ghost-team-arrests-three-alleged-predators-including-former-cop/article_499c63bc-4433-11ef-aa18-abcd33191128.html

▫️Texas adds two fugitives to most wanted list, offers $5,000 reward for tips
Texas Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest of either fugitive. All tips are guaranteed to be anonymous, according to a press release from the department.
Fabian Martinez Toribio, a 25-year-old criminal illegal immigrant from Mexico, has been wanted by the Austin Police Department since January 2024 for aggravated sexual assault of a child. 
Octavio Cruz Hernandez, a 32-year-old criminal illegal immigrant from Mexico, has been wanted out of Bastrop County since April 2024 for sex abuse of a child under 14 years of age.
To be eligible for cash rewards, tipsters must provide information to authorities using one of the following three methods: call the Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-252-TIPS (8477), submit a web tip through the DPS website by selecting the fugitive you have information about then clicking on the link under their picture, or submit a Facebook tip by clicking the “SUBMIT A TIP” link under the “About” section. All tips are anonymous, and tipsters will be provided a tip number instead of using a name.
https://www.kten.com/news/state/texas-adds-two-fugitives-to-most-wanted-list-offers-5-000-reward-for-tips/article_4c2142c8-a15d-5bc3-9134-e3807129ca44.html 

▫️SLED: 7th arrest in Beaufort County, SC sex trafficking case
Agents at the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division have arrested a former escaped inmate in connection with an alleged sex trafficking ring in northern Beaufort County, making for a total of seven suspects in the quickly growing investigation.
The newest defendant was also formally charged for his breakaway from the Jasper County Detention Center in early June. Port Royal resident Jaquan Duvall Barnes, 29, was charged Friday morning with human trafficking of a child, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, unlawful escape, two counts of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor and two counts of third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor. 
https://www.islandpacket.com/news/local/crime/article290110199.html

▫️Jacksonville cop Josue Garriga pleads guilty in sex with minor case
A controversial Jacksonville sheriff's officer arrested on state and federal charges involving sex with a minor has pleaded guilty in the federal case, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced Tuesday.
Josue Garriga III of St. Augustine was indicted in April and now convicted on a federal charge of enticement of a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity. The 34-year-old faces a mandatory minimum penalty of 10 years in federal prison and potentially a life sentence, the U.S. Attorney's Office said.
https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/crime/2024/07/16/jacksonville-cop-josue-garriga-pleads-guilty-in-sex-with-minor-case/74432283007/
» https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2024/07/16/former-jso-detective-pleads-guilty-to-sexual-enticement-of-a-child-in-clay-county/
» https://t.me/ENDHUMANTRAFFICKING/14420 

▫️LaGrange police locate, arrest fugitive wanted on sexual abuse, child molestation charges
On Saturday, July 13, 2024, officers with the LaGrange Police Department received information that Jeremy Powell was hiding at 42 Ash Drive. Surveillance was conducted at the location and it was verified that Powell was inside the residence. 
Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the LaGrange Police Department at 706-883-2603 or Detective Horseman at (706) 883-2658. 
» https://www.wtvm.com/video/2024/07/16/lagrange-police-locate-arrest-fugitive-wanted-sexual-abuse-child-molestation-charges/ (VIDEO)
» https://www.lagrangenews.com/2024/07/16/update-powell-found-and-arrested-on-child-molestation-and-rape-charges/ 

▫️Texas DPS troopers and special agents discovered 17 illegal immigrants staying in a house near Regina Drive
LAREDO, Tex.  - Texas DPS troopers and special agents discovered 17 illegal immigrants staying in a house near Regina Drive.
The individuals in the home were found out to be natives from Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Dominican Republic and El Salvador according to Border Patrol.
https://www.kgns.tv/2024/07/16/texas-dps-discovers-17-illegal-immigrants-residential-home/ 

▫️Police search for attempted kidnapping suspect in Koreatown
Police were looking for a man who tried to kidnap a child in Koreatown Tuesday afternoon, the Los Angeles Police Department said. 
The incident happened near the intersection of Vermont Avenue and Wilshire Boulevard. 
When the man was unsuccessful at taking the 2-year-old child, the man got on the bus 204 and ran away from the scene, the LAPD said. 
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/police-search-attempted-kidnapping-suspect-in-koreatown/3461265/ 

▫️Salvadoran national convicted of sex crime against Virginia minor arrested again
WASHINGTON, District of Columbia — Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Washington, D.C. apprehended a previously deported Salvadoran national convicted of a sex crime against a Virginia minor.
Deportation officers from ERO Washington, D.C.’s Special Response Team arrested 26-year-old Geovany Alex Pineda-Echeverria, of El Salvador, on June 28 in Woodbridge, Virginia. “In addition to repeatedly disregarding American immigration laws, Geovany Alex Pineda-Echeverria also victimized a child in Virginia,” said ERO Washington, D.C. Field Office Director Liana Castano.
» https://www.kten.com/news/state/salvadoran-national-convicted-of-sex-crime-against-virginia-minor-arrested-again/article_99b34709-3041-5ff4-8dca-8aedf52c4476.html
» https://www.ice.gov/news/releases/ero-washington-dc-arrests-previously-removed-salvadoran-national-convicted-sex-crime 

▫️Wanted 'armed & dangerous' sex offender arrested after leading deputies on pursuit
EAST FELICIANA — Multiple agencies came together to find and arrest Benjamin Bailey, a convicted sex offender, who fled into the woods at the East Feliciana and East Baton Rouge parish line on Monday night.
Just over 26 hours later, he has since been arrested. The U.S. Marshal’s Task Force, Probation & Parole and Angola personnel found Bailey at his trailer along Hwy. 61 in East Feliciana Parish around 10:15 p.m. on July 16.
It comes after Benjamin Bailey, 32, of East Feliciana Parish, was wanted after fleeing from East Feliciana Sheriff’s deputies. Officials said he was to be considered ‘armed and dangerous’ and also had outstanding felony warrants from Livingston Parish.
https://unfilteredwithkiran.com/search-ongoing-for-armed-dangerous-sex-offender-after-pursuit-in-excess-of-100-mph/ 

▫️St. Charles teacher charged with sexual abuse of minor
ST CHARLES, Mo. — A St. Charles teacher was charged with sexually abusing a minor over several years.
John Warnecke is facing three charges of statutory sodomy in the second degree. He is a 6th grade math and science teacher at Jefferson Intermediate School and has coached baseball and softball.
https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/crime/st-charles-teacher-sexual-abuse/63-08feab02-8574-414f-b05c-d73cecb9303f 

▫️Police: Rutland man charged with raping a child
A 54-year-old man was arrested Tuesday in Rutland on child rape charges, authorities announced. 
Shawn Baillargeon is charged with aggravated rape of a child, rape of a child, and indecent assault and battery on a child under 14, according to the Rutland Police Department. He was taken to East Brookfield District Court for arraignment. 
https://www.boston.com/news/crime/2024/07/16/police-rutland-man-charged-with-raping-a-child/ 

▫️DA: Sex offender who left court during Jefferson County trial back in custody
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Pa  — Authorities say the sex offender who reportedly fled from the Jefferson County courthouse late last week, during his trial, is now back in custody.
Jefferson County DA Jeff Burkett says Corey Dean Harris was on trial for the alleged sexual abuse of a young girl when he reportedly "walked away" from the courthouse during a lunch break.
Following a multi-day search for Harris, officials say he is now back in police custody.
» https://wjactv.com/news/local/da-police-searching-sex-offender-left-court-jefferson-county-trial-pennsylvania-wanted-authorities-child-abuse-crime-investigation-convicted-fugitive
» https://dailyvoice.com/pennsylvania/franklin/convicted-sex-offender-corey-dean-harris-wanted-for-escape/ 

▫️Child sex assault suspect among featured fugitives  in the Colorado Springs area
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - KYRON JUSTICE TUETKEN is a White Male, 20 years old, 6′ tall, and 180 lbs., with blonde hair and hazel eyes. TUETKEN is wanted for Sex Assault on a Child – Pattern of Abuse.
If you have information that could help authorities, you’re asked to call 719-634-7867. You can remain anonymous and you may be eligible for a reward.
»

▫️Crowley woman charged with child sex trafficking, pornography
A Crowley woman has been arrested and charged with sex crimes involving children, authorities said.
Tiffany Bonin, 50, of Crowley, is charged with trafficking of children for sexual purposes, pornography involving juveniles and contributing to the delinquency of juveniles, according to Lafayette Parish’s daily arrest report.
» https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVfPt_dz13A   (VIDEO)
» https://www.klfy.com/local/lafayette-parish/crowley-woman-charged-with-child-sex-trafficking-pornography/

▫️Montgomery County man arrested on human trafficking charge (UPDATE)
Attorney General Steve Marshall announces the arrest of a Montgomery County man on a charge of Human Trafficking in the First Degree for commercial sex acts involving a juvenile.
Terrell Bailey, 27, of Montgomery, was arrested today by Special Agents of the Attorney General’s Office with assistance from the United States Marshals Service
» https://www.alexcityoutlook.com/montgomery-county-man-arrested-on-human-trafficking-charge/article_5f5735fa-439e-11ef-87c7-5f2d256282af.html
» https://t.me/ENDHUMANTRAFFICKING/15366 

▫️North Dakota Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Child Sexual Abuse Material Crimes
BISMARCK, N.D. — U.S. Attorney for the District of North Dakota Mac Schneider announced June 25 that Nicholas Anfin Nesdahl, 29, of Williston, was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for seven counts of producing or attempting to produce images and videos depicting the sexual exploitation of minors charged in the District of North Dakota and 20 years in federal prison for two counts related to producing or attempting to produce and receiving images and videos of minors that were charged out of the Western District of Pennsylvania.
Nesdahl’s befriended minors using various social networking platforms. After a child accepted his friend request, he would begin to groom them to produce images and videos of themselves nude or engaging in sexual activity.
https://www.dhs.gov/hsi/news/2024/07/17/north-dakota-man-sentenced-federal-prison-child-sexual-abuse-material-crimes  

▫️Onley nurse practitioner arrested in FBI raid accused of distributing child sexual abuse material
ONLEY, Va.  — A nurse practitioner on the Eastern Shore facing multiple child sexual abuse material charges was arrested in an FBI raid on Tuesday morning.
Lucas Allen Fussell, 42, was arrested at his house at 25527 Coastal Boulevard in Onley, according to court documents. He’s been charged with distribution of child pornography after authorities say he sent the materials to an FBI employee on June 22 and June 30.
» https://www.wavy.com/video/onley-nurse-practitioner-arrested-in-fbi-raid-accused-of-distributing-child-sexual-abuse-material/9873538/ (VIDEO)
» https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/onley-nurse-practitioner-arrested-in-fbi-raid-accused-of-distributing-child-sexual-abuse-material/ 

▫️Catholic priest accused of sexual misconduct charged over child abuse images - Police seek victims in serial sex assault investigation
A Catholic priest under criminal investigation for sexual misconduct with multiple women – and consequently prohibited from ministering in two states – has been charged with illegally possessing child abuse imagery depicting girls.
Anthony Odiong was arrested Tuesday as he was leaving his home in Ave Maria, Florida, on a warrant obtained by police in Waco, Texas, charging him with possessing child abuse images showing disrobed children.
» https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/jul/16/catholic-priest-charged
» https://www.kwtx.com/2024/07/16/waco-pd-survivors-sought-local-catholic-priest-serial-sexual-assault-investigation/ 
» https://www.fox44news.com/news/local-news/police-seek-victims-in-serial-sex-assault-investigation/
»

▫️Another Dangerous Fresno Priest: Father Ramon Salvador Gomez
It leaves us scratching our collective heads as we just posted about another predator priest, but as best we can tell, not a single US TV station, radio station, newspaper, or even blogger has ever reported on the abuse allegations against Fr. Ramon Salvador Gomez. How can that be? In 2021, he was put on the ‘credibly accused’ list in the Fresno Diocese. He was on a similar list in the San Antonio Archdiocese two years prior.
Fr. Gomez was “dismissed after law enforcement officials in California informed the San Antonio Archdiocese that he was accused of child sex abuse in that state.” He later moved to Jalisco, Mexico, but sometimes returned to the Texas town of Carrizo Springs “without faculties or permission for priestly ministry, despite the objections of the parish pastor and a letter from the Texas archbishop to the Mexican bishop.”
On one of these visits to Carrizo Springs, Fr. Gomez reportedly abused three boys. Catholic officials claim they’ve “not been able to locate Fr. Gomez.“Sounds like he’s had quite a checkered – and newsworthy – history. Worse, it sounds like he could very likely still be a threat to children.
https://www.adamhorowitzlaw.com/blog/2024/07/another-dangerous-fresno-priest-father-gomez/ 

▫️Paragould man convicted of sexually assaulting child
PARAGOULD, Ark.  - A Paragould man accused of raping a child has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge.
On Monday, July 15, Second Judicial Circuit Judge Melissa Richardson sentenced 43-year-old Jose Juan Rodriguez Cruz to 240 months in the Arkansas Department of Corrections after he pleaded guilty to second-degree sexual assault.
https://www.kait8.com/2022/08/24/paragould-man-accused-raping-sexually-assaulting-child/   (VIDEO) 

▫️Houston man sentenced to 26 years for trafficking a minor
HOUSTON, Texas — A 38-year-old Houston man has been sentenced to 26 years in prison for trafficking a minor, District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Tuesday.
“A man who preys on a teenage victim is a predator and deserves to go prison for decades,” Ogg said. “This victim was brave enough to help put her abuser in prison, and we are grateful to the jurors who helped get justice for this girl.”
A jury convicted and sentenced Akeem Olajuwon Winfield, 38, in a three-day trial last week for forcing a 15-year-old runaway to prostitute herself in 2018.
https://www.kten.com/news/state/houston-man-sentenced-to-26-years-for-trafficking-a-minor/article_41645075-9f72-519f-a792-c3fdacbfc467.html 

▫️Cartoon Network series creator arrested on charges of child pornography
BURBANK, Calif.  - Kyle Carrozza, an animator who created the television series "Mighty Magiswords" and worked on multiple Cartoon Network, Disney, PBS Kids and Nickelodeon shows, was arrested in Burbank, California, on June 20 on two child pornography possession charges, according to Burbank Police Department arrest records.
» https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2024/07/15/cartoon-network-kyle-carrozza-arrested-child-porn/74405888007/?tbref=hp
» https://local12.com/news/entertainment/kyle-carrozza-cartoon-network-series-creator-arrested-charges-child-pornography-cincinnati-animaniacs-mighty-magiswords-adventure-time-teen-titans-go-fanboy-chum-fish-hooks-doc-files-authorities-possession-charge-disney-pbs-kids?-fbpost 
» https://www.giantfreakinrobot.com/ent/cartoon-network-series-creator-arrested.html
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▫️Fairfield County man sentenced for using fake online profiles to get child porn
A Millersport man will spend more than eight years in federal prison after admitting to using a fake persona online to trick a 12-year-old girl into sending him explicit videos and photos.
Devin Bailey, 27, had previously pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Columbus to distributing child pornography and interstate communications with the intent to extort.
U.S. District Judge Edmund Sargus ordered Bailey to serve 100 months in prison.
https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/courts/2024/07/16/ohio-man-sentenced-for-using-fake-online-profiles-to-get-child-porn-devin-bailey-columbus-sextortion/74426459007/ 

▫️i9 Investigation: Open records request reveals names of suspects involved in sex abuse case
TV9 filed an open records request after the Monona Police Department withheld the names. Here’s what it revealed:
Troy Marting of Monona pleaded guilty to third-degree sexual abuse of a child.
According to court documents, while police were investigating a sexual relationship he was having with a teenager they learned he had a second victim.
That victim said he raped her when she was fifteen years old. He received a ten-year prison sentence. Christopher Kammerer of Monona pleaded guilty to third degree sexual abuse of a child.
According to the criminal complaint, he used Instagram and Snapchat to interact with his victim and make plans to meet for sexual activity when his family was gone. The final two cases have not yet gone to trial.
Preston Papenfuss and Richard Dahlstrom each face a charge of disseminating obscene material to a minor.
https://www.kcrg.com/2024/07/17/i9-investigation-open-records-request-reveals-names-suspects-involved-sex-abuse-case/   (VIDEO) 

▫️'They looked the other way'; Child sex abuse victim wins suit against Cheney School District
CHENEY, Wash. - A case of a teacher abusing a student in the 1980s cost the Cheney School District millions of dollars, but it cost that student decades of anguish.
"He started to make me feel special and single me out and, as a kid, you know, that feels really nice to feel like there's something about me that's good and I want do to good things in this program, and so, that became kind of the in-road for him," said Sara.
Because of the statute of limitations for Sara's case passed, Alstad could not be criminally charged in her case, but she could and did file a civil case against the Cheney School District. The court awarded her $3 million.
https://www.kxly.com/news/they-looked-the-other-way-child-sex-abuse-victim-wins-suit-against-cheney-school-district/article_72b17b04-3ed2-11ef-b413-7bbdf6edc325.html 

▫️Las Vegas Casinos Seek Dismissal of Sex Trafficking Allegations
The operators of large casinos in Las Vegas have filed motions to dismiss a civil lawsuit charging them with being involved in a sex trafficking scheme with underage prostitutes. The lawsuit, which was brought by an anonymous plaintiff identified only as Tyla D., claims that many casinos — including MGM Resorts International, the Venetian Resort and Boyd Gaming Corp. — did nothing about the rampant prostitution taking place on their properties.
In 2007 when she was arrested, Tyla managed to get away from her captors for some time but claims that they forced her back into prostitution by 2013. At that time it is said that facial recognition software had been installed in the gambling establishments which should have recognized her as a frequent and suspicious visitor according to the suit. Nevertheless, none of this happened because nobody from the casino staff bothered about intervening thereby allowing her pimps to continue abusing her.
https://www.gamblingnews.com/news/las-vegas-casinos-seek-dismissal-of-sex-trafficking-allegations/ 

▫️DHS Know2Protect Campaign Teams Up with MLB to Combat Online Child Exploitation During All-Star Game
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is bringing its Know2Protect campaign to the forefront of America’s pastime at today’s (July 16th) MLB All-Star Game in Arlington, Texas. This initiative aims to empower fans with the knowledge and tools to protect children from online sexual exploitation by providing a variety of educational materials at the event.
https://www.hstoday.us/federal-pages/dhs/dhs-know2protect-campaign-teams-up-with-mlb-to-combat-online-child-exploitation-during-all-star-game/ 

▫️Human Trafficking Awareness Session, Thu, Jul 25, 2024 at 4:00 PM | Minneapolis
Join us for an important session on Human Trafficking Awareness. Learn how to recognize the signs, understand the tactics used by traffickers, and find out how you can help protect and support victims within our community. This session will provide valuable insights and resources to empower you to take action.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/human-trafficking-awareness-session-tickets-945656031647 

▫️July 25, 2024 Meet and Greet - Hope Against Trafficking Michigan
Join us for an engaging morning at our upcoming Meet and Greet event, dedicated to spreading awareness and fostering community support for the fight against human trafficking.
https://hopeagainsttrafficking.org/e/july-25-2024-meet-and-greet 

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▫️ US sues shelter provider over sexual abuse of migrant children
Housing provider for unaccompanied migrant kids engaged in sex abuse, harassment: DOJ
AUSTIN, Texas -- Employees of the largest housing provider for unaccompanied migrant children in the U.S. repeatedly sexually abused and harassed children in their care for at least eight years, the Justice Department said Thursday, alleging a shocking litany of offenses that took place as the company amassed billions of dollars in government contracts.
Multiple employees at the largest shelter provider for unaccompanied migrant children in the United States sexually abused and harassed minors in their care, the U.S. Department of Justice alleged in a lawsuit filed this week.
The lawsuit in the Western District of Texas, alleges a "pattern" of "severe or pervasive sexual harassment" going back to at least 2015 in the network of shelters run by the Austin, Texas-based non-profit Southwest Key, which contracts with the federal government to care for young migrants arriving in the U.S. without parents or legal guardians.
The complaint includes alleged cases of "severe sexual abuse and rape, solicitation of sex acts, solicitation of nude photos, entreaties for sexually inappropriate relationships, sexual comments and gestures."
Migrant children who arrive at the border unaccompanied are housed by the U.S. government before being released to sponsors in the United States, usually parents or close relatives. Southwest Key operates 29 shelters that provide temporary housing for unaccompanied children in Texas, Arizona and California, under grants from the Department of Health and Human Services.
» https://www.newsweek.com/housing-provider-migrant-children-engaged-severe-sexual-abuse-doj-1927271
» https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-sues-shelter-provider-over-sexual-abuse-migrant-children-2024-07-18/
»  https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/housing-provider-unaccompanied-migrant-children-engaged-sexual-abuse-112072946
» https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-13649223/Housing-provider-unaccompanied-migrant-children-engaged-sexual-abuse-harassment-DOJ-says.html
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▫️8 men, 1 minor charged with child sexual exploitation in Williamson County, TN within 5 months
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Tenn. - So far in 2024, the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office has made substantial progress in combating sexual exploitation of children, thanks to Detective Paul Lusk’s hard work as part of the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force.
Since mid-February, authorities said their efforts led to the arrest of seven Williamson County residents as well as two individuals from outside Tennessee. All of those arrests were for crimes involving child sexual exploitation.
The sheriff’s office’s ICAC Task Force also worked with global affiliates to target people preying on Williamson County children. As of publication, two additional people were arrested. One was in another state and the other was in another country, authorities said
https://www.wkrn.com/news/local-news/8-men-1-minor-charged-with-child-sexual-exploitation-in-williamson-county-within-5-months/ (VIDEO) 

▫️Missing Sacramento woman believed to be trafficking victim found
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A woman thought to be a human trafficking victim was found safe.
Isabel Gallego, 17, was last seen on April 19 with a 25-year-old Kyree Jackson. Sacramento Police Department said they spent several days in Portland, Oregon before arriving in Seattle.
On Thursday evening, police announced that Portland police officers found Jackson and arrested him for his warrant.  He had two outstanding warrants out of Sacramento County.
https://www.abc10.com/article/news/crime/missing-sacramento-woman-found/103-5642dc6a-ad79-4405-a97c-7ddd95ac5435 

▫️HSI Houston: Identifying and removing child predators from the community is a top priority 
In FY23, we successfully arrested 59 suspected child predators, helped to convict and remove 30 child predators from our local communities, and rescued 38 victims of child exploitation.

▫️Undercover operations bust illegal massage parlors in Newberg, arrests made
NEWBERG, Ore.  — Detectives with the Newberg-Dundee Police say they learned through tips from community members that there were two potential illicit businesses operating in the city of Newberg
Officials say three people were arrested for charges related to promoting prostitution and prostitution. Additional arrests could be possible as more suspects are uncovered.
» https://katu.com/news/local/undercover-operations-bust-illegal-massage-parlors-in-newberg-arrests-made-dundee-mcminnville-yamhill-county-sheriffs-office
» https://www.oregonlive.com/crime/2024/07/sting-at-2-massage-parlors-after-citizen-tips-leads-to-prostitution-arrests-newberg-police-say.html

▫️Man accused of sexually abusing 6-year-old girl at babysitter’s house in Hialeah
HIALEAH, Fla. – A 47-year-old man was accused of sexually abusing a 6-year-old girl in Hialeah after she was drawing about it and described the abuse in detail to her aunt, police said.
Police officers arrested Eulalio Sanchez on Wednesday at the Hialeah Police Department station after the girl’s mother reported the child sex abuse. Sanchez was facing charges of sexual battery on a child, lewd and lascivious assault on a child, and lewd or lascivious exhibition on a child.
https://www.local10.com/news/local/2024/07/18/man-accused-of-sexually-abusing-6-year-old-girl-at-babysitters-house-in-hialeah/ 

▫️Twin Falls man arrested for sexual exploitation of a minor
BOISE, Idaho — Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced that the Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force arrested 39-year-old Sergio Martinez on Thursday for four counts of sexual exploitation of a minor.
https://www.kmvt.com/2024/07/18/twin-falls-man-arrested-sexual-exploitation-minor/ 

▫️ERO Washington, D.C. removes fugitive wanted by Mexican authorities for rape | ICE
WASHINGTON — Enforcement and Removal Operations Washington, D.C. removed a 42-year-old Mexican fugitive wanted by authorities in his home country for rape. Deportation officers removed Alejandro Piedras-Padilla from the United States to Mexico July 17.
https://www.ice.gov/news/releases/ero-washington-dc-removes-fugitive-wanted-mexican-authorities-rape 

▫️Alleged Transnational Human Smuggler Indicted and Sanctioned in the United States and Arrested in Mexico
An indictment was unsealed yesterday containing criminal charges against the alleged leader of a human smuggling organization responsible for unlawfully bringing thousands of migrants into the United States. Along with the organization, the defendant, who was arrested in Mexico at the request of the United States, has also been designated for financial sanctions by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. These developments were made possible through extensive bilateral coordination and cooperation efforts between U.S. and Mexican law enforcement authorities. 
Abdul Karim Conteh, 42, a national of Sierra Leone, was arrested on July 11 in Tijuana, Mexico. The United States is pursuing Conteh’s extradition on federal charges stemming from his alleged actions in leading the human smuggling organization. His wife, Veronica Roblero Pivaral, 25, a national of Mexico, remains at large.
» https://www.newsweek.com/human-smuggler-accused-helps-thousands-us-mexico-border-1927287
» https://www.dhs.gov/news/2024/07/18/alleged-transnational-human-smuggler-indicted-and-sanctioned-united-states-and
» https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2024/07/18/feds-in-san-diego-allege-sierra-leone-man-heads-massive-human-smuggling-operation/ 

▫️Undercover operations bust illegal massage parlors in Newberg, arrests made
NEWBERG, Ore.  — Detectives with the Newberg-Dundee Police say they learned through tips from community members that there were two potential illicit businesses operating in the city of Newberg
Officials say three people were arrested for charges related to promoting prostitution and prostitution. Additional arrests could be possible as more suspects are uncovered.
» https://katu.com/news/local/undercover-operations-bust-illegal-massage-parlors-in-newberg-arrests-made-dundee-mcminnville-yamhill-county-sheriffs-office
» https://www.oregonlive.com/crime/2024/07/sting-at-2-massage-parlors-after-citizen-tips-leads-to-prostitution-arrests-newberg-police-say.html 

▫️Man accused of sexually abusing 6-year-old girl at babysitter’s house in Hialeah
HIALEAH, Fla. – A 47-year-old man was accused of sexually abusing a 6-year-old girl in Hialeah after she was drawing about it and described the abuse in detail to her aunt, police said.
Police officers arrested Eulalio Sanchez on Wednesday at the Hialeah Police Department station after the girl’s mother reported the child sex abuse. Sanchez was facing charges of sexual battery on a child, lewd and lascivious assault on a child, and lewd or lascivious exhibition on a child.
https://www.local10.com/news/local/2024/07/18/man-accused-of-sexually-abusing-6-year-old-girl-at-babysitters-house-in-hialeah/ 

▫️Twin Falls man arrested for sexual exploitation of a minor
BOISE, Idaho — Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced that the Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force arrested 39-year-old Sergio Martinez on Thursday for four counts of sexual exploitation of a minor.
https://www.kmvt.com/2024/07/18/twin-falls-man-arrested-sexual-exploitation-minor/ 

▫️Girl, 15, fights off kidnapping attempt by armed man in South Los Angeles
SOUTH LOS ANGELES - A man tried to abduct a 15-year-old girl at gunpoint Tuesday near a school in South Los Angeles, police say.
The girl fought off her attacker and managed to get away. Police say the suspect had a gun and they are treating the incident as an attempted kidnapping.
https://abc7.com/post/girl-15-fights-off-kidnapping-attempt-armed-man/15069264/ (VIDEO) 

▫️Suspected Child Sex Offender Captured in Mesa After Evading Washington
After more than a decade on the run, a suspect in a child sex crimes case from Washington state has been arrested in Arizona, authorities report. Robert Jennings Vandivier, 34, was taken into custody on July 2 in Mesa, stemming from charges that he allegedly impregnated a 14-year-old girl back in 2009. The arrest followed a concerted effort between Stevens County Sheriff's Office and the U.S. Marshals Service, as described by FOX 10 Phoenix.
https://hoodline.com/2024/07/suspected-child-sex-offender-captured-in-mesa-after-evading-washington-authorities-for-over-a-decade/ 

▫️Memphis man guilty of trafficking minors on Chef Menteur Hwy
A Memphis man was convicted Tuesday in federal court in New Orleans of sex trafficking underage girls and women on Chef Menteur Highway, among other “tracks” in a multi-state ring, court documents show.
Maceo DeSean Roberts, 25, trafficked multiple victims, including a 14-year-old and two 17-year-olds from Memphis, a woman from Memphis and another from Mississippi. He also recruited two other pimps in Memphis, according to his 2023 indictment.
Roberts was charged with conspiracy to commit sex trafficking; sex trafficking by fraud, force or coercion; coercion and enticement of an individual to travel to engage in prostitution; and interstate transportation of a minor for purposes of unlawful sexual activity.
https://www.nola.com/news/crime_police/memphis-man-pleads-guilty-to-sex-trafficking-minors-on-chef-menteur-highway/article_55a71c4a-4525-11ef-92f0-fb78f45ee870.html 

▫️Mooresville man charged with child rape: Sheriff
MOORESVILLE, N.C.  – A Mooresville man has been arrested and charged with statutory rape involving a child under the age of 15, Mooresville Police announced on Thursday.
27-year-old Erick Guevara was interviewed and subsequently arrested. Mooresville PD said a report was received by the department on Tuesday from the parents of a 13-year-old female juvenile regarding an inappropriate relationship with a neighbor.
https://www.qcnews.com/news/u-s/north-carolina/iredell-county/mooresville/mooresville-man-arrested-charged-with-child-rape-sheriff/ 

▫️Fairfax County Police Department News: Assault Suspect Arrested After Victims Fought Back; Detectives Seek Additional Victims
Yesterday morning officers arrested a man who attempted to sexually assault a victim in Reston.
Yesterday at 5:26 a.m., officers responded to an apartment complex near Charter Oak Court in Reston for an attempted sexual assault. The suspect gained entry through an unlocked door and entered the victim’s bedroom while they were asleep. The victim fought the suspect off and called the police. The suspect fled before police arrival. The victim was treated at the scene for injuries considered non-life-threatening.
After a thorough investigation, detectives discovered that on December 3, 2023, Argueta Vasquez unlawfully entered another residence within the same apartment complex and attempted to sexually assault another victim.
Anyone with information or has encountered Argueta Vasquez is asked to contact our Major Crimes Bureau at 703-246-7800, option 3. 
https://fcpdnews.wordpress.com/2024/07/18/assault-suspect-arrested-after-victims-fought-back-detectives-seek-additional-victims/ 

▫️Pathways Project Coalition of the Ozarks Brings Awareness to Human Trafficking
A local organization raises awareness of a worldwide problem that exists in the Lakes Region.
The Pathways Project Coalition of the Ozarks was formed by Veloris Juneman, who was made aware of the issue of Human Sex Trafficking through her son that works with agencies involved in Counter-Human Trafficking. After going to one of operations that rescued victims, Juneman said it changed her life and led her to bring awareness to the issue in the Lakes Region.
» https://www.branson4u.com/news/local-news/pathways-project-coalition-of-the-ozarks-brings-awareness-to-human-trafficking/
» https://www.harrisonsoriginalkhoz.com/news/news/local-news/pathways-project-coalition-of-the-ozarks-brings-awareness-to-human-trafficking/
» https://www.komc.com/news-content/local-news/pathways-project-coalition-of-the-ozarks-brings-awareness-to-human-trafficking/ 
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Homeland Security Investigations Tip Line: 1-866-347-2423
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▫️U.S. Marshals, ICE rescue three children from international fugitive’s Pigeon Forge home
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn.  — Three children were rescued from a Tennessee residence when the U.S. Marshals Service, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and INTERPOL collaboration led to the arrest of a fugitive wanted for sexual offenses against a minor in the Bahamas earlier this month.
INTERPOL Washington released on Friday that Angelo McQueen, a citizen of the Bahamas, was arrested on July 5. He was reportedly wanted in Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas, for sexual offenses against a minor.
INTERPOL added that three children were rescued from McQueen’s residence in Pigeon Forge and that at the time of his arrest, McQueen worked at a Pigeon Forge amusement Park. 
» https://www.yahoo.com/news/u-marshals-ice-rescue-three-031901646.html   (VIDEO)
» https://www.wfla.com/news/3-children-rescued-from-international-fugitives-home-suspect-said-to-have-florida-ties/ 

▫️Abduction victim safe, suspect detained after chase, crash
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Police say an abduction victim was rescued and the suspect captured after a chase and crash Friday evening.
It began just before 6, when officers spotted a vehicle they say had been used in an abduction — with the victim still inside. The victim was treated by the Memphis Fire Department at the scene. Police are investigating.
» https://wreg.com/news/local/abduction-victim-safe-suspect-detained-after-chase-crash/
» https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/kidnapping-victim-rescued-one-person-in-custody-after-car-chase-mpd-says/article_e81d15ec-4643-11ef-bc96-bb342bae19c2.html  

▫️North Highlands undercover prostitution sting results in 56 arrests, sheriff says
NORTH HIGHLANDS – An undercover prostitution sting in Sacramento County has resulted in the arrest of dozens of people, detectives say.
Using deputies working undercover posing as sex workers and sex buyers, the sheriff's office says they arrested 56 people.
The number of total victims rescued by sheriff’s deputies is still being calculated, said Sheriff’s Office spokesman Sgt. Amar Gandhi.
» https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/north-highlands-undercover-prostitution-sting-results-in-56-arrests-sheriff-says/ 
» https://www.facebook.com/SacSheriff/posts/pfbid037gejDCrMq2KiH8jCgPScqDg64N2YBjk2JDXBo6bs4CvwzPJbyAPC3s8uiqrJRN7sl
» https://www.yahoo.com/news/sacramento-sheriff-arrests-56-human-170527923.html

▫️Airline Employee Indicted For Attempted Coercion, Enticement Of A Minor And Possession Of Child Sexual Abuse Material
Tampa, Florida –United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the return by a grand jury of an indictment charging Brian Todd Walker (51, Bradenton) with attempted coercion and enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activity and possession of child sexual abuse material. If convicted on all counts, Walker faces a maximum penalty of life in federal prison. 
According to court documents, Walker contacted a 12-year-old female living in his community over the social media application, TikTok.
https://www.justice.gov/usao-mdfl/pr/airline-employee-indicted-attempted-coercion-enticement-minor-and-possession-child  

▫️3 arrested after allegedly kidnapping 12 migrants in Juarez
EL PASO, Texas  — Three people were recently arrested after they allegedly kidnapped 12 migrants in Ciudad Juarez, according to the Secretariat of Public Safety of the State (Secretaría de Seguridad Pública del Estado).
The Secretariat says Jairo P.Z, 42, Daniel P.Z, 23, and Ashley T.M, 28, were arrested after officials received a report of three suspicious individuals in the streets of the Praderas del Sol. 
The migrants who were allegedly kidnapped are from Guatemala, Honduras, Ecuador, and El Salvador. The Secretariat says they were physically and sexually abused.
https://www.borderreport.com/news/top-stories/3-arrested-after-allegedly-kidnapping-12-migrants-in-juarez/ (VIDEO) 

▫️Northern CA teacher sentenced to prison for sex with student
A Northern California teacher was sentenced Thursday to four years in prison for having sex with her 14-year-old student in a classroom on the day of his graduation, prosecutors said.
Michelle Christine Solis, 46, pleaded no contest to having unlawful sex with an eighth-grade student in April under a plea deal in which a charge of distributing harmful material was dropped.
The investigation began in October 2023 when rumors swirled through the Butte County city of Gridley about students having explicit photos of Solis. Solis, an educator for 20 years, was a teacher at Sycamore Junior High School in the Gridley Unified School District.
https://www.sacbee.com/news/local/crime/article290248434.html  

▫️Sparks man gets 65 years in prison for prolific ‘sextortion’ of minors
A Sparks resident was sentenced Friday to 65 years in prison for sexually exploiting multiple minors and advertising and distributing child sexual abuse material that he coerced minors into producing.
James Patrick Burns, 55, of Sparks, “sextorted” multiple minors online via Omegle, Snapchat, TikTok and Mega, by threatening minors into producing the material and posting it on dark web forums, according to a Department of Justice news release.
According to court documents and evidence, between 2018 and 2021, Burns was the most prolific creator of illegal content on these forums. He victimized more than 100 children, many of whom have yet to be identified.
» https://www.reviewjournal.com/crime/sex-crimes/convicted-of-prolific-sextortion-of-minors-man-gets-65-year-prison-term-3098582/  

▫️CT State Police still probing Bethany child sex abuse allegations
BETHANY — The Connecticut State Police has asked at least one employee of the Town of Bethany for an interview related to the recent arrest of a town worker on multiple charges of child sex abuse, according to an internal email obtained by CT Insider.
“I have been informed that the High Crimes Unit of the State Police has contacted at least one employee of the town to schedule an interview to discuss issues concerning the arrest of Anthony Mastrangelo,” Bethany First Selectwoman Paula Cofrancesco wrote July 12 in an email to all town employees.
It’s not clear whether the ongoing state police investigation is focused on allegations of abuse by Mastrangelo or if the agency is looking at other matters surrounding his arrest. Finally, the email directs employees to keep the matter confidential or face “disciplinary procedures.”
The state police “do not comment during an ongoing investigation,” spokesperson Rick Green said in an email.
http://www.sheltonherald.com/news/article/ct-state-police-probe-bethany-child-sex-abuse-19582109.php  

▫️Dinuba man charged with multiple sex crimes, over 20 victims come forward
DINUBA, Calif.  — A man has been charged with more sex crimes after more victims came forward following his arrest in June.
District Attorney Tim Ward announced that 60-year-old Tomas Jimenez was originally charged with 6 felony counts and 3 misdemeanor counts related to sexual assault and battery.
Detectives with the Dinuba Police Department arrested Jimenez on July 2nd after four female victims accused him of sex crimes. Since the filing of charges by the District Attorney’s Office, more victims have come forward, which is now up to 21 people.
Utilizing social media and a new bi-lingual tip line, criminal investigators and prosecutors were able to speak to numerous new contacts. The confidential tip line number is 559-636-5467.
https://kmph.com/news/local/dinuba-man-charged-with-multiple-sex-crimes-over-20-victims-come-forward 

▫️Burk firefighter charged in sexual assault of young girl
A member of the Texas Forest Service and former deputy chief of the Burkburnett Fire Department has been arrested on suspicion of continuous sexual abuse of a young child, according to court documents.
Angel Omar Lopez-Portillo, 46, was arrested Thursday by Burkburnett police.
https://www.timesrecordnews.com/story/news/local/2024/07/19/burk-firefighter-charged-in-sexual-assault-of-young-girl/74475951007/ 

▫️Indian National Indicted For Attempting To Entice A Minor To Engage In Sexual Activity
Ocala, Florida –United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the unsealing of an indictment charging Kirtan Patel (24, India) with attempting to entice a minor to engage in sexual activity. If convicted, Patel faces a mandatory minimum mandatory penalty of 10 years, up to life, in federal prison. Patel was arrested on the indictment on July 18, 2024. He is currently detained pending the resolution of the criminal case.
According to the indictment, between May 22-24, 2024, Patel knowingly attempted to persuade, induce, entice, and coerce an individual whom he believed had not yet attained 18 years of age to engage in sexual activity.
https://www.justice.gov/usao-mdfl/pr/indian-national-indicted-attempting-entice-minor-engage-sexual-activity 

▫️Man goes to hotel room with intent to abuse girls in CA: feds
A 30-year-old man has been charged after being accused of going to a fake California hotel party with intent to sexually abuse girls 14 and under, federal officials said. Michael Batchelor told an undercover agent that he was looking for “minors who were in the age range of 6 to 14 and had blonde hair,” according to a July 18 news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office Central District of California. Batchelor, of Placer County, told the agent he had an interest in making child pornography and showed videos of children younger than 10 being molested by men, prosecutors said. On July 17, Batchelor traveled to Los Angeles with the intent of making child pornography with three girls, two under age 10, officials said. He went to the hotel room where the abuse was supposed to happen with $200 and a recent STD test, officials said.
https://www.kentucky.com/news/nation-world/national/article290238374.html 

▫️Pearl River NY spa shut down after prostitution investigation
A Pearl River spa was shut down and a woman was arrested Wednesday after an investigation found an employee offering unlicensed massages and prostitution services.
Orangetown Police said the department received reports of prostitution and unlicensed massages at Angel Spa on Franklin Avenue in Pearl River.
A joint investigation with the Rockland County District Attorney's Office Narcotics Task Force resulted in the arrest of Pei-Chan Juan, 46, who was charged with unauthorized practice of a profession, a felony, and prostitution, a misdemeanor.
https://www.lohud.com/story/news/local/rockland/pearl-river/2024/07/19/pearl-river-ny-spa-shut-down-after-prostitution-investigation/74469519007/  

▫️Police make separate NJ child pornography arrests, days apart
A 55-year-old Willingboro man was taken into custody at his home on Tuesday.
Arthur Pitt was charged with possession of child sexual abuse material, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia Bradshaw said.
On Friday, Somerset County Prosecutor John McDonald confirmed the arrest of Allan Lopez Arrieta — who recently has gone by the name Allana Arrieta.
The 30-year-old Somerville resident was charged with second-degree distribution and third-degree possession of images depicting the sexual exploitation and/or abuse of a child, as well as fourth-degree tampering with evidence.
https://nj1015.com/police-make-separate-nj-child-pornography-arrests-days-apart/  

▫️KSP Charges Green Co. Man With Child Sexual Exploitation Offenses
Summersville, Ky.  — On July 18, 2024, at approximately 8:30 a.m., the Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch arrested Jamicah Cane Sears, 26, on charges related to child sexual abuse material.
Mr. Sears is currently charged with one count of distribution of matter portraying a minor in a sexual performance and one count of possession of matter portraying a minor in a sexual performance.  These charges are Class-D felonies punishable by one to five years in prison.
https://wvlc.com/local-news-blog/752298  

▫️Mountain City man charged with aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor
MOUNTAIN CITY, Tenn.  — An investigation into child sex abuse material has led to charges against a Mountain City man.
Benjamin Porter, 32, of Mountain City, was arrested by deputies on Thursday and charged with aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor and resisting arrest, according to police.
https://www.wjhl.com/news/crime/mountain-city-man-charged-with-aggravated-sexual-exploitation-of-a-minor/ 

▫️Fort Wayne man wanted on two child molesting charges, accused of filming sexual assaults
FORT WAYNE, Ind.  - A warrant has been issued for a 33-year-old Fort Wayne man accused of recording himself sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl.
Nathaniel P. Harris is facing two felony child molesting charges that carry a potential prison sentence of more than 50 years. Court records show he may have left the area sometime after the police seized his cell phone in May.
https://www.21alivenews.com/2024/07/18/fort-wayne-man-wanted-two-child-molesting-charges-accused-filming-sexual-assaults/ 

▫️Majority of Texas 'Most Wanted' Illegal Immigrants Accused of Child Sex Crimes
Seven out of the top ten "most wanted" illegal immigrants in Texas are suspected of sexually assaulting children, with some victims under the age of 14.
The Texas Department of Public Safety (TDPS) updated its list this week, while also confirming it had arrested 24 fugitives this year.
https://www.newsweek.com/texas-most-wanted-illegal-immigrants-criminals-1927247 

▫️Palm Coast man accused of sex trafficking minors is arrested while toting fentanyl, cocaine, sheriff’s office says
David Chenowith, 32, held on $100K+ bond
FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – A man arrested Thursday by Flagler County deputies is accused of having sex with multiple minor victims in exchange for drugs, money, clothes and food, according to the sheriff’s office.
David Chenowith, 32, faces charges of lewd and lascivious battery on a victim between 12 and 16 years old, human trafficking of a minor, unlawful sexual activity with a minor, fentanyl trafficking between 4 to 14 grams, controlled substance sale and hashish possession, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release.
» https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2024/07/20/palm-coast-man-accused-of-sex-trafficking-minors-is-arrested-while-toting-fentanyl-cocaine/
» https://www.wesh.com/article/palm-coast-man-arrested-human-trafficking-drug-offenses/61652397 

▫️Forney Man Who Used Hidden Cameras, Molested Toddler Sentenced to 120 Years in Prison
A Forney man who filmed himself molesting a toddler and used concealed cameras to capture nude images of preteens was sentenced Thursday to 120 years in federal prison, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Leigha Simonton. 
Leslie Michael Alt, 40, was indicted in September 2022 and pleaded guilty in September 2023 to two counts of production of child pornography and three counts of transportation of child pornography. He was sentenced Thursday to 1,440 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Ada Brown.
According to court documents, Mr. Alt admitted to using concealed cameras to surreptitiously record sexually explicit videos of two preteen girls. 
https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndtx/pr/forney-man-who-used-hidden-cameras-molested-toddler-sentenced-120-years-prison 

▫️New charges filed against Anthony Odiong after eight accusers came forward alleging unwelcome sexual conduct (UPDATE)
Days after being jailed in Florida on counts of possessing child abuse imagery, a Roman Catholic priest with ties to south-east Louisiana and Texas has been charged with two counts of sexual assault.
Police in Waco, Texas, announced the new charges against Anthony Odiong late on Thursday in a statement. It said a total of eight victims had come forward alleging Odiong, 55, tried to use his influence as a priest to pursue sexual contact they either did not welcome or to which they could not consent.
The Waco Police Department is actively searching for additional survivors who may have been victimized by Odiong. Additional charges are pending. “Respect for your experience is our highest priority. You will not be required to go to court if you don’t prefer, nor will your name be made public,” stated the department.
To those who have come forward, the department applauded their courage amidst having to relive their unspeakable experience. "To the additional survivors, we are committed to the pursuit of justice and want you to know that you can come forward without the risk of being publicly identified," stated the department. Detective Bradley DeLange can be reached at 254-750-7609 to ensure confidentiality.
» https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/jul/18/catholic-priest-jailed
» https://www.kten.com/news/state/police-seeking-additional-victims-of-catholic-priest-arrested-on-sexual-assault-charges-out-of-texas/article_21f514e4-6cb2-5021-9a2f-3654d3ba275b.html
» https://www.bishop-accountability.org/2024/07/roman-catholic-priest-jailed-for-child-abuse-images-charged-with-sexual-assault/
» https://www.facebook.com/WacoPoliceDepartment/videos/375254012252417/ 

▫️Wilmington-area pastor indicted on child sex offenses, some dating back more than 25 years
A pastor of a Brunswick County church faces multiple counts in a child sexual offense case.
On July 8, Jonathan Ballard, pastor of Straightway Ministries Wilmington and Church of the Living God in Leland and Whiteville, was indicted with 12 counts of taking indecent liberties with children, six counts of statutory sex offense, and one count of first-degree sexual exploitation of a minor, according to a first appearance in New Hanover County Court Friday morning.
Four victims, including one who has since deceased, have come forward, Jason Smith, assistant district attorney representing the state in the case at Friday’s first appearance, said. The alleged abuse occurred between 1995 and 2019 across multiple counties.
https://www.starnewsonline.com/story/news/local/2024/07/19/wilmington-nc-pastor-jonathan-ballard-charged-with-child-sex-crimes/74468907007/
» https://www.bishop-accountability.org/2024/07/wilmington-area-pastor-indicted-on-child-sex-offenses-some-dating-back-more-than-25-years/ 

▫️Dauphin County Man Sentenced to Up to 30 Years for Attempting to Buy Sex from a Minor
On July 1, Jeffrey Pettinato, 62, was sentenced to up to 30 years of incarceration for his attempt to arrange a sexual encounter with who he believed to be a 15-year-old girl in Dauphin County.
Pettinato’s sentence was imposed following his guilty plea to one count each of trafficking in individuals, criminal attempt to commit trafficking in individuals, criminal solicitation to commit involuntary deviate sexual intercourse with a child under the age of 16, and two counts of criminal solicitation to promote the prostitution of a minor.
https://cseinstitute.org/dauphin-county-man-sentenced-to-up-to-30-years-for-attempting-to-buy-sex-from-a-minor/ 

▫️Dallas Man Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Young Child
KAUFMAN, Tex. — District Attorney Erleigh Norville Wiley announced today that a Kaufman County jury found BRYANT PEARL guilty of the offense of Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Young Child, a first-degree felony. Due to a previous conviction for Sexual Assault of a Child in Dallas County, Pearl was given an automatic life sentence without the possibility of parole by the Honorable Shelton Gibbs in the 422nd District Court.
At trial, jurors heard from the named victim, as well as two other identified victims he perpetrated acts of abuse on. Pearl began sexually abusing each of these young girls from the time they were in middle school, with some of the abuse lasting until the girl(s) turned 17. 
https://www.inforney.com/crime/dallas-man-sentenced-to-life-imprisonment-for-continuous-sexual-abuse-of-a-young-child/article_aa4f8f8a-4637-11ef-b365-cfb5c6c155a3.html 

▫️ODOT event serves as venue to raise awareness of human trafficking
ODOT and the Ohio State Highway Patrol, along with Bowling Green State University's Firelands Campus partnered for a fun event to shed light on a serious problem.
Governor DeWine established a task force to prevent and prosecute offenders and support victims.
The state also just hired Kelli Cary to serve as the new anti-trafficking director to lead the charge.
"What I would recommend is really providing education, receiving education from local experts in your community," Cary said on 21 News at 5 Thursday.
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▫️How San Bernardino is trying to help victims of human trafficking
It is a sad night in too many of our communities when young people are forced to sell their bodies to survive. In San Bernardino, law enforcement and activists are on the move to fight human trafficking. Nicole Comstock reports.

▫️New Ohio law set to allow survivors of human trafficking to expunge criminal records
As Ohio welcomes a new leader to fight human trafficking in the state, Gov. Mike DeWine is expected to sign legislation that will allow survivors of human trafficking who may also have criminal records to have those records expunged. 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rb6eDtL-xL8   (VIDEO)

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▫️Lee Co. Sheriff: 17 arrested for alleged online solicitation, prostitution of minor
LEE COUNTY, Ala.  – An undercover sting operation involving the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, Opelika Police, Lee County District Attorney’s Office and Covenant Rescue Group lead to the apprehension of 17 suspected child predators who allegedly lurked on the internet trying to arrange sexual encounters with a child.
During the operation, undercover agents chatted with 249 individuals online and arrested 17 individuals who, investigators say, traveled to meet a female they believed to be 15-years-old at a Lee County motel.
» https://www.wsfa.com/2024/07/20/undercover-sting-operation-leads-17-arrests-child-sex-crimes/ (VIDEO)
» https://www.wrbl.com/news/lee-co-sheriff-17-arrested-for-alleged-online-solicitation-prostitution-of-minor/ 

▫️Memphis pimp accused of exploiting underage girls pleads guilty in sex trafficking case
MEMPHIS, Tenn.  - A Memphis man has pleaded guilty after being accused of sex trafficking underage girls.
25-year-old Maceo Roberts is facing charges in federal court for conspiracy to commit sex trafficking, transportation of a minor for unlawful sexual activity, and coercion and engagement of an individual into prostitution.
Still, he is facing a possible life sentence for conspiracy to commit sex trafficking. Roberts is one of three pimps convicted in the trafficking case.
https://www.actionnews5.com/2024/07/20/memphis-pimp-accused-exploiting-underage-girls-pleas-guilty-sex-trafficking/ 

▫️Colombian woman accused of sex trafficking in Miami-Dade remains in jail
A 40-year-old woman was at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center on Saturday after one of her victims helped authorities unravel the web of lies she told fellow Colombian women to lure them to brothels in Miami-Dade County, according to prosecutors.
According to Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle, an ad during the Formula 1 race in Miami Gardens led investigators to identify Elibeth Tovar as the woman who forced a group of women to have sex for money seven days a week.
Detectives asked anyone with information about this or other cases to call Miami-Dade County Crime Stoppers at 305-471-8477.
https://www.local10.com/news/local/2024/07/20/colombian-woman-accused-of-sex-trafficking-in-miami-dade-remains-in-jail/ 

▫️Charges: Man from D.C. area coaxed young teen from Minnesota to send him sexually explicit images
A man from a Washington, D.C., suburb coaxed a young teenager in Minnesota to send him sexually explicit images, then traveled hundreds of miles in hopes of meeting her, according to charges.
Raymond Jung Woo Choi, 41, of Centreville, Va., was charged in U.S. District Court in Alexandria with production of child pornography, receiving child pornography, coercion and enticement of a minor.
https://www.aol.com/charges-man-d-c-area-140800774.html 

▫️Montgomery police seeking location of man wanted for SORNA violation
The Montgomery Police Department is seeking a man for allegedly violating the Sex Offender Registration Notification Act or SORNA. 
According to Central Alabama CrimeStoppers, the suspect has been identified as John Sides, 54. Central Alabama CrimeStoppers is offering an unspecified cash reward for information. 
Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Montgomery Police Department at 334-241-2651. 
Central Alabama Crimestoppers can be contacted at the 215-STOP (7867) 24-hour tip line, 1-833-AL1-STOP or download the P3-tips app.
» http://www.215stop.com/sitemenu.aspx?P=wanteds&ID=493
» https://www.blackbeltnewsnetwork.com/news/montgomery-police-seeking-location-of-man-wanted-for-sorna-violation/article_fb2612b8-4645-11ef-83cd-b3a9552f96da.html 

▫️After 12 hours in the operating room, a Children's Hospital anesthesiologist is arrested on child-porn charges
An anesthesiologist who had just started a fellowship at Children's Hospital on July 1 was arrested at his Fenway apartment Thursday evening on charges he downloaded and shared pornographic photos and videos of children as young as infants over the past few months, according to records unsealed in US District Court in Boston today.
Dr. Christopher Sheerer, 35, a fellow in pediatric cardiac anesthesiology, was ordered held until at least a detention hearing on Tuesday, according to court records. Sheerer, who himself has a five-year-old daughter with his ex-wife, belonged to an online chat group for "dads, uncles, and babysitters" who traded photos and videos of naked children, according to the affidavit, which adds that to gain admission, they have to post a photo of a child known to the prospective member along with a sign listing the group's name.
» https://www.universalhub.com/2024/doctor-who-just-started-fellowship-childrens
» https://kdhnews.com/living/health/pediatric-anesthesiologist-accused-of-possessing-distributing-child-sexual-abuse-material/article_f411d6d0-6b7a-5056-8663-c61b412d9401.html 

▫️Metcalfe County man arrested on child sexual abuse charges
SUMMER SHADE, Ky.  - A Metcalfe County man has been arrested on charges related to child sexual exploitation material.
According to a citation obtained by WBKO, an investigation was launched by the Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch after the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children received multiple tips regarding images of child pornography shared online.
The investigation found over 100 files of sexual abuse material depicting children under 12, according to police. KSP confirmed that the accounts reported belonged to Steven Ray Hurt, 57.
https://www.wbko.com/2024/07/19/metcalfe-county-man-arrested-child-sexual-abuse-charges/ (VIDEO) 

▫️Ohio sex offender arrested after attempting a sexual relationship with kid
NOBLE COUNTY, OHIO  — A Tier II Ohio Sex Offender is once again behind bars after Noble County officials say less than a month after he was released from prison, he allegedly immediately began a sexual relationship with a juvenile.
According to the Noble County Sheriff’s Office, Christopher White, 27, of Noble County was released from prison on June 25, 2024, but “didn’t waste too much time getting back into lockup.”
On July 18, 2024, Detectives presented charges to the Noble County Grand Jury against Christopher White for disseminating matter harmful to juveniles, a fifth-degree felony, possession of criminal tools, a fifth-degree felony, importuning, a fourth-degree felony, and notice of residence address change, a third-degree felony.
https://fox8.com/news/ohio-sex-offender-allegedly-attempts-a-sexual-relationship-with-a-kid-weeks-after-being-released-from-prison/ 

▫️Registered Sex Offender flees in Kia Forte - Pursuit ends with 120 MPH PIT Maneuver

▫️Palm Coast man arrested for human trafficking, drug offenses (UPDATE)

▫️81-Year-Old Man & 80-Year-Old Wife Arrested in Child Rape Case
Scioto County law enforcement officials arrested an 81-year-old man on child rape charges and his 80-year-old wife for obstructing the investigation. The Scioto County Grand Jury indicted Ezra Wright, of Lucasville, on six counts of child rape on Friday, and deputies immediately went looking for him at his home.
Police arrested Mr. Wright on six counts of child rape and Mrs. Wright for obstructing justice. Both are currently in the Scioto County Jail.
https://sciotocountydailynews.com/81-year-old-man-80-year-old-wife-arrested/  

▫️Police: Miami Beach rapist is Illinois sexual predator who failed to register
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – A 30-year-old man accused of raping a woman in Miami Beach is a sexual predator in Illinois who failed to register, police said.
The public Illinois database of sex offenders shows Keith Hill, of Freeport, also known as Eric Lavaly, was convicted in Stephenson County nearly a decade ago, and he “has failed to maintain accurate registration records.”
According to his profile, Hill was 21 years old when he was convicted of two counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a victim between the ages of 13 and 16. He was also convicted of a violation of the sex offender registration.
» https://youtu.be/3HXa9xuG3wI (VIDEO)
» https://www.local10.com/video/news/2024/07/20/police-miami-beach-rapist-was-a-registered-sex-offender/ (VIDEO)
» https://www.local10.com/news/local/2024/07/20/police-miami-beach-rapist-is-illinois-sex-predator-who-failed-to-register/

▫️Booneville man arrested for enticement of a child
BOONEVILLE, Miss.  – A Booneville man is facing charges of enticement of a child.
The Booneville Police Department reports that 51-year-old Jason Christopher Smith was arrested Friday for enticement of a child to meet for sexual purposes.
On July 8, officers were called to North Second Street for a person attempting to engage in unlawful conduct with a child.
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▫️Former Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Detective Pleads Guilty to Enticement of a Minor
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Jacksonville and Northeast Florida Inter-Agency Child Exploitation and Person Trafficking Task Force, or NEFL INTERCEPT Task Force, investigation has led to the guilty plea of a former Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) detective to enticement of a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity.
Josue Garriga III, 34, of St. Augustine, faces a mandatory minimum penalty of 10 years and up to life in federal prison and would be required to register as a sex offender. He would also have to serve a term of at least five years under supervised release. 
https://www.dhs.gov/hsi/news/2024/07/17/former-jacksonville-sheriffs-office-detective-pleads-guilty-enticement-minor 

▫️Morrisonville man sentenced to 10 years for child sex crimes
A Morrisonville man has been sentenced to a 10-year determinate prison term with 15 years of post-release supervision in a disturbing case of child sexual abuse.
Cheney Premore, 38, was found guilty following a week-long jury trial in May.
Clinton County District Attorney Andrew J. Wylie said Premore returned to Clinton County Court before Judge William Favreau July 18 when he was sentenced to the 10-year term on the top charge of first-degree criminal sexual act.
He was also convicted of two counts of third-degree rape, third-degree criminal sexual act and endangering the welfare of a child, receiving various concurrent prison terms for those offenses.
https://suncommunitynews.com/news/111325/morrisonville-man-sentenced-to-10-years-for-child-sex-crimes/ 

▫️California man sentenced to prison for human trafficking of a minor in Las Vegas, ramming patrol cars
SALINAS – The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office announced Thursday that a Fresno man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for human trafficking, assault and felony evading.
On Aug. 11, the Salinas Police Department received information from the FBI that Joshua Haastrup, 22, of Fresno, who was wanted for human trafficking of a minor out of Las Vegas, was at a local motel.
Police officers and detectives set up surveillance of the motel and located Haastrup. Jane Doe, 15, was seen getting out of Haastrup’s vehicle. When officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Haastrup, he purposefully and violently rammed the front end of two separate patrol vehicles as he recklessly evaded law enforcement, according to the District Attorney’s Office. Haastrup reached speeds of up to 80 mph through residential areas of Salinas before officers were able to stop and arrest him.
» https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2024/07/19/man-sentenced-to-prison-for-human-trafficking-of-a-minor-in-salinas/
» https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/fresno-man-sentenced-to-10-years-for-trafficking-minor-ramming-patrol-cars/ 

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▫️1-year-old girl found safe after being abducted in Detroit; police searching for suspects
A 1-year-old girl has been found safe after she was abducted by four men late Saturday night in Detroit. 
The abduction occurred in the area of Compass Avenue and Littlefield Street around 10;09 p.m. Saturday. Detroit police say the 1-year-old girl was with a man and woman when four men pulled up in a newer model, gray Dodge Durango and fired shots, striking and killing the man. 
Police say the suspects took the child and fled the scene, prompting an Amber Alert overnight. The child has been found safe, but police are still searching for the four suspects, who were last seen driving a vehicle with a Michigan license plate EAD 187. 
If anyone recognizes the vehicle or has information on the incident, you're asked to call the Detroit Police Department's Major Crimes Unit at 313-596-2260, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up or DetroitRewards.TV.
» https://youtu.be/eQtHZRgc3F0   (VIDEO)
» https://youtu.be/WaMuk28dorU   (VIDEO)
» https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/1-year-old-girl-found-safe-after-being-abducted-in-detroit/

▫️Retired San Juan County deputy arrested for alleged child sexual abuse
MONTICELLO, Utah — A former Utah law enforcement officer has been arrested on suspicion of sexual abuse, with the alleged crimes going back more than 20 years.
The San Juan County Sheriff's Office announced Sunday that they arrested 74-year-old Grayson W. Redd, a resident of Monticello. Redd is a retired deputy with the force.
Officials said Redd's arrest came after "recently disclosed criminal behavior going back at least two decades." He is suspected of committing rape of a child and forcible sexual abuse "of both children and minors."
No further details were immediately available, but the sheriff's office urged anyone who was a victim of abuse by Redd to contact the county's victim advocate office by emailing kjensen@sanjuancounty.org, or calling the sheriff's office at 435-587- 2237.
» https://www.fox13now.com/news/crime/retired-san-juan-county-deputy-arrested-for-alleged-child-sexual-abuse
»  https://kslnewsradio.com/2118808/former-utah-sheriffs-deputy-arrested-in-child-sex-abuse-case/
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▫️Man attempts to kidnap girl through apartment bathroom window
On Friday, at 10;46 p.m., Kent Police responded to an attempted kidnapping at an apartment on 700 East James Street, according to the Kent Police Department.
According to the 911 caller, an unknown man reached through a window and grabbed their young daughter. When they arrived, officers learned from the parents that the incident happened while their daughter was in the bathroom.
An unidentified man reached through the window, threatened her, and grabbed her by the hair, attempting to pull her through the window. The suspect fled in an unknown direction when he failed to abduct the child.
The suspect is described as a Black male, approximately 5′6″ to 5′9″ tall, thin build, bald with some facial hair, and “about the age of her dad,” who is in his early 40s. He was last seen wearing a blue hoodie.
Kent Police are urging residents near the area to review their security cameras for any footage of the suspect around 10;46 p.m. on Friday night.
Anyone with relevant video or information is asked to contact KPDTipLine@kentwa.gov or call the Tip Line at 253-856-5808, referencing case number 24-10033.
» https://cbsaustin.com/news/nation-world/man-attempts-to-kidnap-girl-through-apartment-bathroom-window-james-street-washington-king-county
» https://www.kentreporter.com/news/kent-police-seek-man-who-reportedly-tried-to-kidnap-girl-from-apartment/ 

▫️New Orleans Archdiocese agrees to release church abuse files as part of court settlement
Archbishop Gregory Aymond said he has agreed to release old files controlled by the Archdiocese of New Orleans detailing decades of child sex abuse by local clergy and make the documents publicly accessible once the church’s long-running bankruptcy case is resolved.
» https://www.nola.com/news/business/new-orleans-catholic-church-abuse-files/article_eec224dc-3f09-11ef-8e3d-8fb345bbbba7.html
» https://www.bishop-accountability.org/2024/07/new-orleans-archdiocese-agrees-to-release-church-abuse-files/? 

▫️Fenton man sentenced to 140 months for coercion
Trevor White, a youth sports coach from Fenton, has been sentenced to 140 months in prison for trying to coerce a girl younger than 14 to have sex with him.
White, 41, pleaded guilty on April 10 to attempted coercion and enticement of a minor, which is punishable by 10 years to life in prison, and U.S. District Judge Henry E. Autrey imposed the sentence on Tuesday, July 16.
https://www.myleaderpaper.com/news/police_fire/white-sentenced-to-140-months-for-coercian-enticement-minor/article_8e1bfdbe-45ea-11ef-86b1-53d93f3960fc.html 

▫️Former Eatontown man gets 48 years for child sex assault
EATONTOWN — A local man has been sentenced to 48 years in state prison for committing a string of sexual assaults and related crimes against two young girls over the course of multiple years, starting a little more than a decade ago, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced today.
Gerell F. Schmitt, 36, must serve a minimum of 85 percent of that sentence before the possibility of parole, in accordance with New Jersey’s No Early Release Act (NERA), under the terms set down during a recent hearing held by Monmouth County Superior Court Judge Jill G. O’Malley.
An investigation into Schmitt’s activities was initiated by Detective Christopher Casson of the Eatontown Police Department in September 2020, when a relative of the two victims first reported the abuse to authorities.
Both girls were under the age of 13 at the time the crimes were committed against them. 
» https://themonmouthjournaleastern.com/former-eatontown-man-gets-years-for-child-sex-assault-p16357-152.htm
» https://patch.com/new-jersey/longbranch/monmouth-co-man-sexually-abused-2-girls-under-13-years-police 

▫️Defiance man given more than 20 years in prison on child pornography-related charges
A Defiance man has been sentenced to more than two decades in prison in Defiance County Common Pleas Court on four child pornography charges.
Aaron Tatkowski, 51, was given a term of 20 to 22 1/2 years by Judge Joseph Schmenk on four counts of pandering sexually oriented matter involving a minor of impaired person, each a second-degree felony.
He was given credit for 194 days served in the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio (CCNO) while his case was pending and classified as a tier II sexual offender requiring that he register his address with law enforcement officers in the county he is living for 25 years following his release.
https://www.crescent-news.com/crimewatch/local_crime/defiance-man-given-more-than-20-years-in-prison-on-child-pornography-related-charges/article_984fb76c-479d-11ef-ab60-ef3e5c5a6458.html 

▫️Capture Humanity launches film on human trafficking
DOVER FOXCROFT — Capture Humanity will screen the compelling film “Woman Rising” at the Center Theatre for the Performing Arts at 20 East Main Street at 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 27 in Dover-Foxcroft. This film tells the story of a courageous survivor of human sex trafficking and sheds light on the issue of human trafficking, its mechanisms, and community actions to combat this crime.
This film delves into the harsh realities of sex and human trafficking in America with a strong emphasis on the resilience and strength of the survivors.
https://observer-me.com/2024/07/21/living/capture-humanity-launches-film-on-human-trafficking/ 

▫️Ohio initiative aims to address needs of human trafficking survivors
Across the state, Ohio's domestic violence prevention programs are improving their services for human trafficking survivors.
A $1.8 million grant from the Ohio Department of Public Safety will help 32 shelters provide human trafficking training and expand case managers.
Shelley Marsh, deputy director of the Ohio Domestic Violence Network, said it will better serve the needs of individuals who may not realize what has happened to them.
https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2024-07-22/domestic-violence-sexual-assault/ohio-initiative-aims-to-address-needs-of-human-trafficking-survivors/a91411-1 

▫️Human Trafficking Summit - Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost
Registration for 2024 Human Trafficking Summit open through July 22
Victim advocates and others, registration for the 2024 Human Trafficking Summit — set for Aug. 7 at the Hyatt Regency Columbus — is open.
https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Human-Trafficking-Summit 

▫️STEP UP Against Human Trafficking: A Community Walk for Justice, Reno City Hall (City of Reno), 28 July 2024
On July 28th, we will walk side-by-side with survivors, NGOs and community members: A walk for justice for victims and survivors. What could be more important than to raise awareness and encourage our government leaders to STEP UP on their behalf.
https://allevents.in/reno/step-up-against-human-trafficking-a-community-walk-for-justice/10000951783589337 

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▫️Operation 'Tidal Wave' leads to 9 arrests in online child predator sting
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. - The operation targeted individuals who were attempting to establish illicit relationships with minors online.
Suspects were arrested after trying to meet who they believed were children. Some individuals compounded their crimes by sharing explicit photos online or bringing drugs to the meeting.
» https://www.live5news.com/2024/07/22/georgetown-co-deputies-arrest-nine-sting-capture-online-predators/ (VIDEO)
» https://www.wmbfnews.com/2024/07/22/9-men-arrested-multi-agency-online-predator-bust-georgetown-county/  (VIDEO)
» https://wpde.com/news/local/operation-tidal-wave-leads-9-arrests-in-child-predator-sting-crimes-against-children-exploitation-abuse-online-platforms-fbi-homeland-security-naval-criminal-investigative-service-secret-service-attorneys-office
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▫️Operation Washout - Las Vegas results in 38 arrests, 1 missing child found
LAS VEGAS  — The U.S. Marshals Service Nevada Violent Offenders Task Force concluded Operation Washout — Las Vegas which resulted in 38 arrests and one missing child found.
The 10-day multijurisdictional law enforcement fugitive operation targeted some of the valley’s most violent offenders.
Operation Washout started on July 10 and resulted in 38 arrests including two arrests for homicide, 14 arrests for aggravated assault, two arrests for burglary, one arrest for robbery, six arrests for drug offenses, seven arrests for firearms offenses, and 13 arrests for sex offenses. One missing child was also recovered.
» https://www.8newsnow.com/crime/10-day-operation-washout-las-vegas-results-in-38-arrests-1-missing-child-found/
» https://www.ktnv.com/news/crime/38-arrests-1-missing-child-found-after-u-s-marshals-conclude-operation-washout 

▫️Portsmouth police say three charged in sex trafficking investigation
The arrests were the result of a joint investigation between Portsmouth detectives and Homeland Security Investigations with help from Warwick police.
Duarte Arruda, 61, of Fall River, and Lee Berry, 41, of Delray Beach, Florida, are accused of using websites and online forums to pay for sex with a child. 
Damon Teixeira, 31, of Fall River, is accused of trying to pay for sex with an adult.
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▫️PPB Conducts Human Trafficking Mission on 82nd Avenue
Portland - During the mission, ten providers were contacted and offered assistance. Several other potential buyers and providers were also identified in the area. Also, HTU coordinated with Detectives from out-of-state to conduct a welfare check on an 18-year old, who was reported to be endangered and at risk for sex trafficking.
Six individuals were arrested or cited for ORS 167.008 Commercial Sexual Solicitation (CSS) and/or Portland City Code 14A.40.50 Unlawful Prostitution Procurement Activities (UPPA).
» https://www.portlandoregon.gov/police/news/read.cfm?id=533593
» https://hoodline.com/2024/07/portland-police-conduct-anti-human-trafficking-operation-on-ne-82nd-avenue-multiple-arrests-made/ 

▫️Security chief hired to protect Northwest ISD schools arrested on child sex charges
WILLOW PARK, Texas - The owner of the security firm hired to protect five Northwest ISD elementary schools is facing charges for allegedly sexually assaulting a child.
54-year-old Kirk Stanley Grable was booked into the Parker County jail this past Tuesday and charged with the sexual assault of a child and prohibited sexual contact. Northwest ISD confirmed Grable is the owner of Lone Star Protection & Security LLC in Weatherford.
According to the security company's website, Grable has worked in public safety for more than 30 years, including as a rescue specialist with Texas Task Force One.
» https://youtu.be/HmMjYj83NbY (VIDEO)
» https://www.fox4news.com/news/northwest-isd-kirk-grabel-parker-county

▫️Ex-NYPD cop bought second home in Texas to be near sex abuse victim, feds say
NEW YORK — A former Staten Island cop facing child porn and child sex abuse allegations bought a second home in Texas so he could be closer to one of his young victims, the feds say in new court filings.
Ex-NYPD Officer Christopher Terranova, 34, now faces federal charges in connection with four young boys, two of whom he enticed into sexual activities, according to a new indictment filed in Brooklyn Federal Court earlier this month.
» https://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/national/ex-nypd-cop-bought-second-home-in-texas-to-be-near-sex-abuse-victim-feds/article_df6af618-efbf-5f87-b9b5-4f436815526b.html
» https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.nyed.507348/gov.uscourts.nyed.507348.29.0.pdf 

▫️Kokomo probationary officer arrested by Indiana State Police, preliminarily charged sexual misconduct with a minor
KOKOMO, Ind. — The Kokomo Police Department has fired one of its officers.
According to a press release, Sinmi Asomuyide was terminated for committing “multiple policy violations.”
Asomuyide was arrested by the Indiana State Police on Monday, per KPD. According to the Tipton County Jail, Asomuyide has been preliminarily charged with sexual misconduct with a minor, sexual battery, child seduction and official misconduct.
Kokomo police are asking those with information that could assist with the investigation to call (765) 456-7017.
https://fox59.com/news/kokomo-police-officer-fired-for-committing-multiple-policy-violations/ (VIDEO) 

▫️Group transporting juveniles to Calif. arrested after missing girl's phone pinged in Utah
SNYDERVILLE  — Multiple people were arrested in Utah in what authorities believe was a human trafficking operation involving minors, drugs, and physical threats, according to court documents.
Luis Fernando Canales Ramirez, 29; Pedro Chavez Lara, 19; and Alba Rosaura Valdez Ramirez, 38; were all booked into the Summit County Sheriff's Office early Sunday morning on suspicion of second-degree felony kidnapping.
Additionally, Canales Ramirez was booked on suspicion of third-degree felony endangerment of a child and Class A misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance.
Valdez Ramirez was also booked on suspicion of Class A misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance and Class A misdemeanor unlawful possession of identifications for between one - two other individuals.
Lara faced the bulk of potential charges - 13 in total.
In addition to felony kidnapping and endangerment counts, Lara was booked on suspicion of a handful of Class A and Class B misdemeanors in connection to allegedly possessing and using drugs while driving and while in the presence of children.
https://kutv.com/news/local/utah-child-kidnapping-arrests-i-80-missing-iowa-girl-2024-20-july 

▫️Fort Novosel Sergeant Major Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Charges
A senior noncommissioned officer at Fort Novosel, Alabama, was arrested Thursday on charges related to producing child pornography, local police records show.
Command Sgt. Maj. Josh Prescott, the top enlisted leader for 1st Battalion, 223rd Aviation Regiment, was booked in Coffee County, Alabama, on one charge of production of media involving a minor in "obscene actions," and another count of possession of child pornography.
If convicted in civilian court, Prescott faces one to 10 years in prison for possession of child pornography and two to 20 years for producing child pornography.
Prescott assumed the role of command sergeant major of 1-223rd Aviation Regiment in May after serving as an operations sergeant major at Fort Eustis, Virginia, for a year. Previously, he had served in senior roles at Fort Bliss, Texas, and Fort Carson, Colorado, according to his LinkedIn account.
The 1-223rd Aviation Regiment oversees flight instruction, including the CH-47 Chinook flight and instructor course. Last year, another senior noncommissioned officer was sentenced to 20 months in prison after pleading guilty to adultery and distributing child pornography.
Command Sgt. Maj. Jeremy Compton, 46, served as the enlisted leader of the 46th Engineer Battalion at Fort Johnson, Louisiana
https://www.military.com/daily-news/2024/07/22/fort-novosel-sergeant-major-arrested-child-sexual-abuse-charges.html 

▫️Las Vegas woman says she filmed child sexual abuse to avoid extortion: police
LAS VEGAS — A woman allegedly filmed herself sexually assaulting a child in an attempt, she says, to avoid blackmail, according to documents the 8 News Now Investigators obtained.
Jaeden Choate, 22, faces several charges including sex assault against a child, and lewdness with a child, among others, records said.
Choate told police she received “random text messages” from a phone number from a man who “acted like her ‘sugar daddy,’” documents said.
» https://www.8newsnow.com/investigators/las-vegas-woman-says-she-recorded-child-sex-assault-to-avoid-blackmail-police/ (VIDEO)
» https://www.dolceitalia-troyes.fr/bg5Frd/23/Sd71vgtdvf19192Wt1c22/07/ 

▫️Mother and son arrested for 'heinous' sex abuse against several children
UNADILLA, N.Y.  – An Otsego County man and his mother have been arrested in what police describe as a heinous course of sexual abuse against four children over the course of several years.
29-year-old Eugene Buzie of Unadilla is facing 16 counts, including predatory sexual assault, incest, rape, forcible touching and criminal sexual abuse.
According to the Otsego County Sheriff’s Office, Buzie subjected the children, all under the age of 13, to a variety of forms of continuous sexual abuse.
They also arrested his mother, 50-year-old Mandie Brown and charged her with four counts of endangering the welfare of a child.
https://www.binghamtonhomepage.com/otsego-county/mother-and-son-arrested-for-heinous-sex-abuse-against-several-children/ (VIDEO) 

▫️Cameron Man Arrested for Enticement of a Child
CHILLICOTHE, Mo - A Cameron man was arrested Friday in Chillicothe as part of a joint operation targeting online child predators. 
Just after 1:30 in the afternoon detectives with the Chillicothe Police Department received a tip that 35-year-old Joshua Ryan Watson of Cameron was attempting to meet a 13-year-old girl at Simpson Park after communicating with her through e-mail. 
Watson has been charged with enticement or attempted enticement of a child. 
» https://www.kmzu.com/news/cameron-man-arrested-for-enticement-of-a-child/article_fc053d96-483c-11ef-9875-ef19dc0cb3a6.html
» https://kchi.com/2024/07/22/child-predator-suspect-in-custody/ 

▫️Mobile Police, U.S. Marshals looking for 2nd kidnapping suspect
MOBILE, Ala.  — The Mobile Police Department and U.S. Marshals are looking for a second kidnapping suspect in connection with a July 10 incident.
22-year-old Erimontay Ernetis Armstrong is the last person wanted for first-degree kidnapping. Gary Dotson was the first suspect wanted in connection with this incident. He turned himself in on Thursday, July 18.
https://www.wkrg.com/mobile-county/mobile-police-u-s-marshals-looking-for-2nd-kidnapping-suspect/  

▫️Ride-share employee arrested for aggravated sexual assault of a child
Robert Johnson III, a 31-year-old from Garland, was taken into custody on July 15 following an investigation by the Plano Police Department Special Victims Unit. On July 9, Johnson responded to a pickup request in Frisco, Texas, where he picked up an unaccompanied minor. Johnson allegedly pulled off the road in the 4200 block of Legacy Drive and sexually assaulted the 12-year-old rider.
The Plano Police Department emphasized its commitment to addressing sexual assault cases and urged any additional victims to come forward. "We are urging any additional victims to come forward and contact our SVU tip line at 972-941-2044 or policetips@plano.gov,
» https://youtu.be/K3MpMDNWEhw (VIDEO)
» https://www.kten.com/news/state/ride-share-employee-arrested-for-aggravated-sexual-assault-of-a-child/article_135f3237-b77a-545c-bcbb-ca1934ff6294.html
» https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/north-texas-ride-share-driver-arrested-for-sexually-assaulting-a-12-year-old-rider/

▫️South Beloit man charged with repeated sexual assault of a child
JANESVILLE - A 34-year-old South Beloit man has been charged with repeatedly sexually assaulting a 10-year-old.
Jacob Michael McMahon is accused of at least three assaults on the child between June 8 and July 4 in Janesville, according to court records. He also was charged with child enticement. 
https://www.beloitdailynews.com/news/crime/south-beloit-man-charged-with-repeated-sexual-assault-of-a-child/article_c15aad3c-485c-11ef-bee0-43ed507c1572.html 

▫️Convicted felon sentenced to life in prison for child molestation
COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. — A convicted felon was sentenced to life in prison after the Collier County Sheriff's Office arrested him for molesting a child.
Matthew Zink, 49, was arrested by CCSO on June 9, 2021, after the victim reported the sexual abuse. A Collier County jury found Zink guilty of lewd and lascivious molestation of a victim under 12.
On Monday, a judge sentenced Zink to life in prison.
https://www.nbc-2.com/article/convicted-felon-sentenced-life-in-prison-child-molestation/61666189 

▫️ERO St. Paul removes foreign fugitive wanted in Mexico for rape of a minor | ICE
SAINT PAUL, Minn. – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Enforcement and Removal Operations St. Paul field office removed an unlawfully present noncitizen foreign fugitive wanted in Mexico for rape of a minor, July 18.
Andres Palacios Pizano, a 25-year-old Mexican citizen, was escorted by ERO officers from St. Paul, Minnesota, to the Brownsville, Texas, port of entry where he was transferred to Mexican authorities. Since 2017, Palacios Pizano has been removed from the U.S. six times for immigration violations.
https://www.ice.gov/news/releases/ero-st-paul-removes-foreign-fugitive-wanted-mexico-rape-minor  

▫️Dade City Babysitter Gets Maximum Sentence For Producing Child Sexual Abuse Material
Tampa, Florida – U.S. District Judge Steven D. Merryday today sentenced Olejuwan Lamar Steele (30, Zephyrhills) to 30 years in federal prison, followed by a lifetime of supervised release, for production of child sex abuse material. The court also ordered Steele to pay $3,000 in restitution to the victim and register as a sex offender.
According to court documents, Steele was a babysitter in the Dade City community in Pasco County. On one occasion in 2022, while babysitting a two-year-old child, Steele created videos of child sexual abuse material of the victim and shared them on the internet via live-video.
“This babysitter exploited the innocence of a child in his care, betrayed the trust placed in him, and violated the sanctity of childhood itself,” said Homeland Security Investigations Tampa Assistant Special Agent in Charge Micah McCombs. 
» https://www.justice.gov/usao-mdfl/pr/dade-city-babysitter-gets-maximum-sentence-producing-child-sexual-abuse-material
» https://www.cbs12.com/news/local/fl-babysitter-olejuwan-lamar-steele-from-zephyrhills-receives-max-sentence-for-producing-child-sexual-abuse-material-doj-us-department-of-justice-central-florida-news-july-22-2024 

▫️Internet predator sting operations lead to prison time
Jerry Allen Gibbs, 51, of Hampton, was previously convicted in Stafford of six counts of using an electronic device to solicit a minor. Judge Michael Levy sentenced him to a total of 55 years, but 45 years were either suspended or allowed to run concurrently with each other.
Gibbs was one of two men who received prison time Monday in Stafford as part of state police internet predator investigations. Mark Richard Altendorf, 43, of Stafford, was ordered to serve two and a half years in prison for downloading child pornography from the internet.
https://fredericksburg.com/news/local/crime-courts/state-police-internet-predator-sting-operations-lead-to-prison-time-for-two-in-stafford-child-pornography-solicit-minor/article_73ddd41e-4873-11ef-af0b-1f2b4eea78cc.html 

▫️New York Man convicted of blackmailing 13-year-old into sex at Galloway hotel
CAMDEN, N.J. – A New York man was found guilty today on charges stemming from his travel to have sex with a 13-year old New Jersey resident and his production and possession of child pornography, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.
Zachary Williams, 37, of New York, was convicted of two counts of interstate travel to engage in illicit sexual conduct with a minor, production of and possession of child pornography, and coercion and enticement of a minor, following a 13-day trial before U.S. District Judge Christine P. O’Hearn in Camden federal court. 
» https://www.justice.gov/usao-nj/pr/new-york-man-convicted-traveling-have-sex-minor-production-child-pornography-and-other
» https://breakingac.com/news/2024/jul/22/man-convicted-of-blackmailing-13-year-old-into-sex-at-galloway-hotel/ 

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▫️Operation Safe Summer: 19 predators arrested 
BAY COUNTY, Fla. - The four-day operation began on July 17th and concluded on the 20th, with 19 men arrested.
Five were arrested for possession or uploading child pornography. “We also arrested 14 individuals that our undercover deputies and agents and officers communicated with online over the course of several nights. They were clear and that they were talking with somebody they believed to be underage, significantly underage, and that they were clear that they were meeting them for sexual activity,” Bay County Sheriff Tommy Ford said.
https://www.mypanhandle.com/news/local-news/bay-county/19-arrested-in-operation-safe-summer/ 

▫️Operation Clean Sweep II Indicts More than 25 Child Predators and Checked-in on More than 525 Sex  Offenders
TULSA, Okla. – Today, U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson announced that law enforcement has indicted 25 defendants, and several others have been identified and are still being investigated after the launch of Operation Clean Sweep II in April.
More than 525 individuals were checked, and law enforcement found that over 50 individuals were not compliant with SORNA standards.
» https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndok/pr/operation-clean-sweep-ii-indicts-more-25-child-predators-and-checked-more-525-sex
» https://www.krmg.com/news/local/more-than-25-suspected-child-predators-indicted-across-northeastern-oklahoma/E3G2FJT5D5HKZKASYD7LIHU4DQ/
» https://www.fox23.com/news/more-than-25-suspected-child-predators-indicted-across-northeastern-oklahoma/article_f4faab46-496b-11ef-b7fe-37c28adf4ba9.html

▫️Seven arrested in prostitution sting, two human trafficking victims identified: Alcoa police
ALCOA, Tenn.  - The Alcoa Police Department said seven people were arrested, and two human trafficking victims were identified in a prostitution sting.
APD said during a prostitution sting operation on July 19 and 20, there were nine people “engaging in prostitution.” Of those nine people, seven were arrested and two were identified as victims of human trafficking.
» https://www.wvlt.tv/2024/07/23/seven-arrested-prostitution-sting-two-human-trafficking-victims-identified-alcoa-police/   (VIDEO)
 » https://www.wate.com/news/blount-county-news/police-seven-arrested-in-alcoa-prostitution-sting/   (VIDEO)
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▫️Bodycam shows arrest of convicted sex offender accused of Miami Beach attack
Body camera footage shows the moments police arrested a convicted sex offender who was wanted for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman on rollerblades on Miami Beach.
The assault happened in the early morning of July 16 on the Beachwalk between 23rd and 24th streets. After two days of searching, Miami Beach Police arrested 30-year-old Keith Hill Jr. of Illinois on sexual battery charges.
https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/bodycam-arrest-convicted-sex-offender-accused-of-miami-beach-attack/3369505/   (VIDEO) 

▫️Officers Hurt Arresting Nazareth, PA, Emergency Manager in Sex Sting
Mark A. Morella Jr., also a firefighter with Vigilance Hose Company, is accused of hitting two cruisers.
The person in charge of Nazareth’s emergency management operations allegedly hit two police vehicles with his SUV, injuring several officers, during his arrest Monday in a sex-trafficking sting by local and federal authorities, according to court records.
Mark A. Morella Jr., 38, whom authorities listed as having addresses in East Stroudsburg and Upper Nazareth Township, was charged with several felonies, including attempted involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, attempted statutory sexual assault and unlawful contact with minor. 
Morella is also charged with aggravated assault for injuring three officers by striking two law enforcement vehicles with his SUV in the incident, according to court records.
» https://www.firehouse.com/careers-education/news/55128104/nazareth-pa-emergency-management-officer-nabbed-in-sex-sting
» https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/Report/MdjDocketSheet?docketNumber=MJ-03104-CR-0000160-2024&dnh=eJrkHALO8nStAfQwDFGblg%3D%3D 

▫️GBI Arrests North Carolina Man in Child Molestation and Sexual Battery Investigation
Towns County, GA  - The GBI has arrested and charged Donathan Shelton, age 32, of Sylva, NC, with child molestation and sexual battery. On April 29, 2022, the Towns County Sheriff’s Office requested the GBI to assist in a child abuse investigation.
Shelton was arrested in North Carolina for charges stemming from a Jackson County, NC case. On October 24, 2022, Shelton was indicted by a Towns County Grand Jury for two counts of child molestation and two counts of sexual battery. A bench warrant was issued for his arrest.
https://gbi.georgia.gov/press-releases/2024-07-22/gbi-arrests-north-carolina-man-child-molestation-and-sexual-battery 

▫️Florida Man Indicted for Attempting to Sexually Entice Minor
OCALA, Fla. — A Homeland Security Investigations Orlando (HSI) investigation has led to the unsealing of an indictment for attempting to entice a minor to engage in sexual activity.
Joseph Raymond Morin, 51, of Ocala, faces a mandatory minimum penalty of 10 years and up to life in federal prison if convicted. Morin was arrested on July 15. He is currently detained pending the resolution of the criminal case.
According to the indictment, between May 3 and June 26, Morin knowingly attempted to persuade, induce, entice and coerce an individual he believed had not yet attained 18 years of age to engage in sexual activity.
https://www.dhs.gov/hsi/news/2024/07/22/florida-man-indicted-attempting-sexually-entice-minor 

▫️Oklahoma man faces charges in human trafficking case after 5-month investigation
OKLAHOMA CITY  — One man is facing multiple charges, including human trafficking after a 5-month investigation.
The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics (OBN) Human Trafficking (HT) Group encountered a possible victim of human trafficking during an investigation in February. OBN identified Billy Andrew Brown as a potential human trafficker.
Anyone can anonymously report suspected human trafficking on the OBN Human Trafficking Tip Line at 855-617-2288 or send OBN a Facebook DM.
https://okcfox.com/news/local/oklahoma-man-faces-charges-in-human-trafficking-case-after-5-month-investigation-victim-house-prositution-investigation-oklahoma-bureau-of-narcotics-obn-agents-tip-line 

▫️Man arrested after human trafficking victim runs into Grovetown Police Department
After a human trafficking victim franticly entered Grovetown Police Department on Thursday, investigators have arrested a man accused of keeping her for months across the state, according to authorities.
The victim stated that she has been held against her will for the past two weeks at 4000 Grove Landing Way in Grovetown, officials say. During the time the victim was speaking with investigators, Hills repeatedly called and messaged her phone. The victim was subsequently transported to a local hospital for examination.
During the time that the victim was being interviewed, investigators established surveillance of the residence on Grove Landing. At approximately 5:54 p.m., Hills was observed leaving the residence, at which time a traffic stop was conducted and he was taken into custody without incident.
If anyone has any information related to this case, or any cases involving Human Trafficking, please contact the Grovetown Police Department at 706-863-1212.
https://www.wrdw.com/2024/07/24/man-arrested-after-human-trafficking-victim-runs-into-grovetown-police-department/ 

▫️TBI opens investigation of Millersville child-predator sting
As NewsChannel 5 first revealed, the Millersville Police Department partnered with an Arizona-based nonprofit, Veterans for Child Rescue, that provided "chatters" to pose online as a 12-year-old girl as part of the child-predator sting.
Millersville's sting resulted in the arrest of one person, but when the case went before a judge for a preliminary hearing, Millersville Detective Todd Dorris testified that he and another officer did all the work. He claimed the nonprofit was only there to provide advice.
But Kim Kelley, a former member of the Veterans for Child Rescue team, provided NewsChannel 5 Investigates with secret recordings showing that she and other colleagues were the ones posing as the minor.
https://www.newschannel5.com/news/newschannel-5-investigates/franklin-politics/tbi-opens-investigation-of-millersville-child-predator-sting-amid-questions-of-possible-perjury 

▫️Kern County man found guilty of trafficking minor while in prison
A Kern County jury has found Shante Dowdell guilty of human trafficking, pimping, and pandering a minor while he was incarcerated.
Between July 2021 and May 2022, Dowdell, age not provided, of Bakersfield, California, made numerous jail calls to a 16-year-old girl, encouraging her to commit acts of prostitution to put money on his books
Over four months, the victim deposited over $2,000 into Dowdell's prison account.
"The ability of this criminal to victimize a child while incarcerated highlights the control traffickers often exert over their victims," said District Attorney Zimmer. "I am grateful that this young girl is now safe from Dowdell's harm, and that he will be kept away from our community for a significant time."
https://www.mtdemocrat.com/news/state/kern-county-man-found-guilty-of-trafficking-minor-while-in-prison/article_f21d6475-fd41-5248-8405-ed85a0af16ee.html 

▫️Panama FBI Assists In The Arrest Of A 65 Year Old US Citizen For Human Trafficking
It was through the local FBI office in Panama that the OIJ was able to confirm his identity.
The Judicial Investigation Organism (OIJ) of Costa Rica announced the arrest of a U.S. citizen, identified by the surname Clinton, 65 years old, for the alleged crime of human trafficking.
The Specialized Section on Gender Violence, Trafficking in Persons, and Smuggling of Migrants of the OIJ conducted two raids in San José to dismantle an apparent gang led by the foreigner and another woman.
The OIJ confirmed that the suspect was captured in the Hospital district of San José.
Investigations into this case began in 2023, where it was determined that the accused apparently put pressure on the victims to provide sexual services against their will
https://menafn.com/1108476133/Panama-FBI-Assists-In-The-Arrest-Of-A-65-Year-Old-US-Citizen-For-Human-Trafficking 

▫️Hundreds sexually abused at Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center on Near West Side of Chicago: lawsuit
CHICAGO - A new lawsuit claims that hundreds of people were sexually abused at the Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center on Chicago's Near West Side.
"Many of our clients were raped, many of our clients were forced to perform oral sex or other sexual acts," attorney Jerome Block said. "We've got kids that were abused hundreds of times, not just one incident, hundreds of times. It's a systematic failure," attorney Todd Matthews said.
In all, the attorneys represent nearly 400 people, who alleged they survived the abuse.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/hundreds-sexually-abused-cook-county-juvenile-temporary-detention/15086870/ (VIDEO) 

▫️Ex-Lancaster cop released on bail pending trial in sexual assault cases
Andrew Scott Selby, the ex-Lancaster city police officer charged with sexually assaulting or trying to sexually assault five underage females when he was on the force in the late 1990s, was released from prison Tuesday after posting $25,000.
Selby, 54, of Pequea Township, was released after a bail review hearing Tuesday morning during which Chester County Senior Judge William P. Mahon reduced the amount of bail that had been set in two cases.
Charges against Selby include rape, child rape, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, sex assault and other related charges. They stem from an investigation that began in March, when a woman told city police that Selby had raped her in the late 1990s when she was 16.
https://lancasteronline.com/news/local/ex-lancaster-cop-released-on-bail-pending-trial-in-sexual-assault-cases/article_3a0c93e2-491d-11ef-a8d2-f746a046c05c.html 

▫️Charges expected in alleged child sexual assault at public pool in Kansas
LARNED, Kan.  - A county attorney in central Kansas says charges will be filed following the report of a child being sexually assaulted at a public swimming pool earlier this month.
Larned police said the incident happened at the local pool on July 11. It was reported that a man allegedly had sexual relations with a child under the age of 8.
The police department has completed its investigation and turned the case over the Pawnee County Attorney Douglas McNett, who said that formal charges should be filed later Tuesday. McNett said in a previous release that police interviewed the suspect, but he was not arrested due to concerns over his mental capacity.
https://www.kake.com/home/charges-expected-in-alleged-child-sexual-assault-at-public-pool-in-kansas/article_f4b21382-4910-11ef-868e-c714239cd216.html 

▫️Lincoln man charged after children describe sexual abuse to police
LINCOLN, Neb.  - Lincoln Police have made an arrest after two children told authorities they had been sexually abused.
Auston Dormer, 29, is charged with first and third-degree sexual assault of a child. He was arrested on Thursday. Earlier that day, an 8-year-old girl told an adult that she had been molested by Dormer, according to an arrest affidavit.
Officers performed a forensic interview with the child and another 8-year-old girl, both of whom described a variety of sexual assaults by Dormer, police wrote.
https://www.1011now.com/2024/07/23/lincoln-man-charged-after-children-describe-sexual-abuse-police/ 

▫️State Officials Probe Abuse at Mississippi Baptist Megachurch
Mississippi state officials have enlarged their sexual abuse investigation into a Baptist church to include a second juvenile.
As first reported by WLBT 3 in Jackson, Mississippi, the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) is investigating two sexual abuse cases connected to Broadmoor Baptist Church in Madison, Mississippi.
One of the allegations of abuse involves David Ingram, who served as Broadmoor’s youth pastor from 1982 to 1988.
» https://julieroys.com/state-officials-probe-abuse-mississippi-baptist-megachurch/
» https://www.bishop-accountability.org/2024/07/state-officials-probe-abuse-at-mississippi-baptist-megachurch/ 

▫️Former Keys pastor arrested on child sex crime charges
A former Islamorada pastor serving as senior pastor of Palm View Baptist Church in Manatee County has been charged with 18 counts relating to child sexual abuse and child pornography.
Jonathan Elwing, 43, was charged earlier this month with two counts of capital sexual battery, six counts of production of child sexual abuse material and six counts of possession of child sexual abuse material, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office. He was previously charged in June with four counts of possession of child sexual abuse images, the Sheriff’s Office stated.
» https://www.keysnews.com/news/crime/former-keys-pastor-arrested-on-child-sex-crime-charges/article_29a58524-4074-11ef-887a-cf9e8c299f06.html
» https://www.bishop-accountability.org/2024/07/former-keys-pastor-arrested-on-child-sex-crime-charges/ 

▫️Man who lured teen into prostitution — and told her to keep quiet to cops — sentenced to 20 years
A 21-year-old was sentenced Friday to 20 years to life in prison for sex trafficking a minor and ordering her to not report it to law enforcement. Xavier Atu Collins, then 20, began communicating with a 16-year-old girl on Instagram in January 2023, according to a release by the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office. A jury convicted Collins after prosecutors said he groomed the girl into joining what Collins called his “program” by telling her over several weeks that she could find success by being a prostitute for him. Judge Michael Bowman handed down the sentence in Sacramento Superior Court; Collins will also have to register as a sex offender, prosecutors said.
https://www.sacbee.com/news/local/crime/article290302554.html 

▫️Hotel, where police say Dubuque teen was sold for sex, had state certification to recognize human trafficking
A Cedar Rapids Hotel where police said a teenager was sold for sex had completed state-mandated training to recognize human trafficking.
Police said they were still investigating how a Dubuque teen was brought to a Cedar Rapids hotel where she was trafficked and prostituted. Police arrested Tana Torres and Jarod Anderson and charged them with human trafficking.
“Didn’t know where she was at, didn’t know if she was going to make it back ok,” said the teen’s mother.
We aren’t releasing the mother’s name for the safety of herself and her family. Her daughter is who police said was forced into prostitution over two days.
“She scared, she has a medication doctor, a lot of nightmares,” she said.
» https://www.kcrg.com/2024/07/23/hotel-where-police-say-dubuque-teen-was-sold-sex-had-state-certification-recognize-human-trafficking/
» https://www.kcrg.com/2024/07/24/dubuque-police-shed-light-case-involving-dubuque-teen-sold-sex-cedar-rapids/ 

▫️Senator Marsha Blackburn: With Human Trafficking on the Rise, Congress Must Act to End This Modern-Day Slave Trade
Washington, D.C. – For years, we have heard troubling reports about migrant children in our country who are trafficked into sexual exploitation, forced labor, and criminal gangs.
This ongoing tragedy is the direct result of President Joe Biden’s open border agenda—which has seen more than 400,000 unaccompanied minors released into our country since January 2021, including 85,000 missing children with whom the Biden administration lost contact. To this day, we do not know where these children are or whether they are being trafficked, and the administration has repeatedly failed to provide an accounting for them.
One thing should be clear: This horrific practice has no place in our country, and Congress must do everything in its power to end it and help trafficking victims.
That’s why I introduced—alongside Senator Ossoff (D-Ga.)—the bipartisan Supporting Victims of Human Trafficking Act, which would strengthen efforts by the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office for Victims of Crime to support anti-trafficking organizations. Among its important provisions, this bill would make it easier for programs that serve victims of human trafficking to receive federal assistance and provide training to groups to better serve survivors.
https://www.clarksvilleonline.com/2024/07/22/marsha-blackburn-with-human-trafficking-on-the-rise-congress-must-act-to-end-this-modern-day-slave-trade/ 

▫️Lead human trafficking nonprofit during F1 in need of volunteers for upcoming Las Vegas race
LAS VEGAS  — Four months to the day, the second Las Vegas Grand Prix storms the Strip. Eight months ago, police encountered hundreds of sexual assault and human trafficking victims throughout the first year’s race and practices.
Signs of Hope was selected by LVMPD’s Southern Nevada Human Trafficking Task Force as its lead human trafficking nonprofit during race week, supplying its staff and over 60 volunteers to the crisis hotline or officers out in the field. Kim Small, CEO of Signs of Hope, says both kinds of volunteers were crucial.
“When big events come to Las Vegas, we see an uptick in numbers.” The nonprofit assumes the same role again this year but needs volunteers.
https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/lead-human-trafficking-nonprofit-during-f1-in-need-of-volunteers-for-upcoming-las-vegas-race/ (VIDEO) 

▫️Panel to shine light on sex trafficking in Carson City
Law enforcement, juvenile services officials and victim advocates will be meeting for an educational panel, “Bringing Awareness to Sex Trafficking in our Surrounding Areas,” on July 30.
Open to the public, the event is 6 to 8 p.m. in the Carson City School District board room, 1402 W. King St.
» https://www.nevadaappeal.com/news/2024/jul/21/panel-to-shine-light-on-sex-trafficking-in-carson-city/
» https://www.carsonnow.org/story/07/23/2024/carson-city-agencies-law-enforcement-partner-sex-trafficking-awareness-night 

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▫️Hundreds of parents express outrage over Bethany sexual assault allegations
Bethany leaders under fire for handling of former employee's sex abuse case
BETHANY, Conn.  — A meeting to address concerns over a town employee’s alleged sexual assault arrest turned heated and emotional in Bethany Tuesday night.
This came after multiple sexual assault allegations involving young girls against a former elementary substitute teacher and counselor. The first complaint against 25-year-old Anthony Mastrangelo came in December 2022.
Town officials said the superintendent immediately removed him, but he remained an employee at the Parks and Recreation’s after-school and summer programs for an additional six months, working with students in kindergarten through sixth grade.
Parents said they were never notified of the 18-month investigation and only found out after Mastrangelo’s arrest this past June.
» https://youtu.be/qKQqIRnfsS4 (VIDEO)
» https://youtu.be/TDwAdxoMJzE (VIDEO)
» https://youtu.be/yR8rqko3ntc (VIDEO)
» https://www.fox61.com/video/news/local/new-haven-county/bethany-parents-furious-about-being-kept-in-the-dark-on-child-sexual-abuse-allegations/520-639b7aaa-21f0-49ab-b048-f2a4428c09dc (VIDEO)
» https://www.yahoo.com/news/hundreds-parents-express-outrage-over-095128540.html

▫️A former candidate for governor is disbarred over possessing images of child sexual abuse
AUGUSTA, Maine  - A wealthy attorney who came close to being elected governor has been disbarred following the completion of his sentence for possessing thousands of images of child sexual abuse, officials said.
A judge on Monday signed off on the Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar recommendation that 77-year-old Eliot Cutler should no longer practice law. Cutler did not oppose the board´s decision, which was made months ago. He was previously disbarred in New York.
The criminal case marked a dramatic fall for Cutler, who launched a Washington-based environmental law firm after serving as an aide to Sen. Edmund Muskie and as the top energy and environmental adviser to President Jimmy Carter.
Cutler was sentenced under a plea agreement in which he received a four-year term but was required to serve only nine months.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-13668569/A-former-candidate-governor-disbarred-possessing-images-child-sexual-abuse.html 

▫️Former Lake View Mayor Now Accused of Producing Child Pornography
Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's deputies arrested Paul Anthony Calhoun, the former mayor of the town of Lake View, earlier this month and charged him with a single count of possessing the illegal material.
Each individual file depicting child pornography can bring a unique felony charge and suspects rarely have just one incriminating file. Court documents filed after the arrest said Calhoun had thousands of such files on electronic devices and hard drives police have found during searches.
A judge set a $15,000 for the first charge but on Wednesday, 10 new felony charges were filed against Calhoun, who remains in the Tuscaloosa County Jail.
Six counts are for allegedly producing pornography with a minor, and four are for attempting to do the same.
https://tuscaloosathread.com/calhoun-charged-with-producing-child-pornography/ 

▫️Former Wilcox County Teacher Arrested For Sexual Exploitation of Children
The GBI has arrested and charged Lorenzo Dennard, age 34, of Atkinson County, GA, with 77 counts of Sexual Exploitation of Children, 3 counts of Electronically Furnishing Obscene Material to a Minor, and 1 count of Improper Sexual Contact by an Employee.
On Friday, June 21, 2024, the Wilcox County Sheriff’s Office asked the GBI to investigate allegations that Dennard, a former Wilcox County teacher and coach, had an inappropriate relationship with a former student.
https://gbi.georgia.gov/press-releases/2024-07-24/former-wilcox-county-teacher-arrested-sexual-exploitation-children 

▫️Pajaro Valley track coach suspected of child sex abuse arrested
WATSONVILLE — Investigators arrested a South County track and field coach Tuesday on suspicion of child sexual abuse allegations.
The allegations stem from when Humberto Reyes-Palacios, 24, of Watsonville, worked as a volunteer coach at Rolling Hills Middle School in 2022, where he is alleged to have abused a boy under the age of 13. 
Reyes-Palacios was arrested on suspicion of human sex trafficking of a minor, contacting a minor with intent to commit certain felonies and lewd or lascivious acts with a child under 14, according to the department’s post.
Police are asking anyone with additional information on this case to call police detective Marcos Rios at 831-889-8413.
» https://www.santacruzsentinel.com/2024/07/23/pajaro-valley-track-coach-suspected-of-child-sex-abuse-arrested/
»  https://kion546.com/news/2024/07/24/watsonville-police-youth-sports-coach-arrested-for-sexually-abusing-a-minor/
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▫️Educator charged with unlawful sexual contact with children at his home
A special education coordinator in the Red Clay Consolidated School District is charged with multiple counts of unlawful sexual contact.
New Castle County Police said Wednesday that an investigation determined that between November 2021 and July 2023, 54-year-old Thomas Barnhart had inappropriate sexual conduct with two nine-year-old girls when they were at his home. The incidents were reported in April of this year.
County Police are concerned there may be other victims who have not yet come forward, and anyone with information is asked to contact detectives. Anyone with information regarding the investigation is asked to contact detectives at 302-395 2781.
» https://www.wdel.com/news/educator-charged-with-unlawful-sexual-contact-with-children-at-his-home/article_adce07a0-49fb-11ef-889b-c7bc47eb3269.html
» https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/crime/2024/07/24/red-clay-educator-charged-with-sex-crimes-for-abusing-children-police/74526945007/ 

▫️Air Force drops child sex abuse case against lieutenant colonel
A lieutenant colonel arrested for sexual abuse of a minor will no longer face a court-martial after the Air Force decided not to proceed with his case.
The Air Force withdrew charges against Lt. Col. Kevin J. DiFalco and dismissed the case without prejudice June 7, 2024, according to a spokesperson for Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. DiFalco was arrested Sept. 8, 2022, by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department for allegedly sexually abusing a child. The seven charges he was arrested for included lewdness in the presence of a child and one charge of abuse or neglect, court records show.
https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2024/07/24/air-force-drops-child-sex-abuse-case-against-lieutenant-colonel/ 

▫️Violinist Odin Rathnam Charged with Felony Sexual Abuse of a Child
Violinist Odin J. Rathnam, 58, was arrested earlier this month and charged with multiple felony counts of sexual abuse of a child under the age of 10, according to the Lower Paxton Township Police Department in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
The charges include rape and other sexual offenses against a child under the age of 10 that occurred over the course of several years in multiple locations throughout the Harrisburg area and other areas of Pennsylvania between 2008 and 2019.
» https://www.violinist.com/blog/laurie/20247/30073/
» https://dauphin.crimewatchpa.com/lowerpaxtonpd/3730/arrests/rathnam-odin-18-3121c-rape-child-f1-and-8-additional-charges 

▫️Hernando County Sheriff's Office arrrests 8 in human trafficking investigation
Florida DoorDash driver among 8 busted in undercover sting
The sheriff of Hernando County gives more information about an undercover human trafficking operation that led to eight arrests.
» https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXOo63uIAak   (VIDEO)
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» https://www.youtube.com/live/88sJiOTuuAo   (VIDEO)

▫️19 charged in maritime human smuggling operation in California
Nineteen people have been charged in San Diego federal court on suspicion of operating what prosecutors called a lucrative human smuggling ring that brought undocumented immigrants from Mexico to San Diego County’s coastline via personal watercraft and boats.
Agents previously seized more than $120,000 during the investigation.
» https://www.mercurynews.com/2024/07/25/19-charged-in-maritime-human-smuggling-operation-in-san-diego/
» https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/730277314/nineteen-alleged-members-of-human-smuggling-organization-charged-for-illegally-bringing-migrants-into-united-states 

▫️Police: Fishers man found guilty of rape, kidnapping, domestic abuse
A Fishers man was convicted after a four-day trial on 15 felony charges, which included rape, kidnapping, and domestic battery.
Akeenen Anton Lamar Hunt was found guilty on July 19 after an investigation by the Greenfield Police Department regarding his conduct on Dec. 13, officials announced on Tuesday. Police were called to conduct a welfare check at a residence when a woman resident contacted a third party, requesting police assistance.
Hunt was found guilty of invasion of privacy, a Class A misdemeanor; leaving the scene of an accident with bodily injury, a Class A misdemeanor; two counts of attempted kidnapping while hijacking a vehicle, a Level 2 felony; kidnapping, a Level 2 felony; three counts of criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon, a Level 6 felony; three counts of domestic battery in violation of a no-contact order, a Level 6 felony; two counts of criminal confinement, a Level 6 felony; intimidation, a Level 6 felony; and rape, a Level 3 felony.
https://www.wishtv.com/news/crime-watch-8/police-fishers-man-found-guilty-of-rape-kidnaping-domestic-abuse/ 

▫️Duke Health nurse charged with distributing child sexual abuse material, police say
RALEIGH, N.C.  — A nurse and clinical leader with the Duke University Health System was arrested and charged with distributing 10 different files of child sexual abuse material last year, Raleigh police say.
Vicki Lynn Sutter, 42, of Raleigh is charged with 10 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor in the second degree. Warrants for her arrest were issued on Wednesday, according to Raleigh police.
Former instructor at Raleigh dance studio charged with sex crimes with child, sheriff’s office says
Police say Sutter distributed, transported, and exchanged 10 different video files in July 2023 that all contained footage of juvenile females involved in sexual activity. The suspected ages of the juveniles vary, with the youngest believed to be two to four-years-old.https://youtu.be/lEkktNzp7aQ (VIDEO)
https://www.cbs17.com/video/duke-health-nurse-charged-with-distributing-child-sexual-abuse-material-police-say/9896709/ (VIDEO) 

▫️Hope Mills man charged with human trafficking a child, solicitation
HOPE MILLS, N.C.  — A Hope Mills has been arrested and charged after allegedly soliciting a minor for sex acts using the social media app Instagram, the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office said.
According to the sheriff’s office, their Special Investigations Unit received information on Friday about an unknown person using Instagram to ask a 13-year-old for sex acts. After an investigation that spanned the weekend, 40-year-old Timothy Scott Tew of Hope Mills was identified as the suspect. Tew was arrested on Monday and charged with human trafficking a child victim, solicit prostitution of a minor and solicit a child by computer.
Anyone with information that may help this investigation is asked to call Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office Senior Sgt. N. Mincey at (910) 677-5514.
» https://www.wral.com/story/hope-mills-man-charged-with-targeting-13-year-old-on-instagram-for-sex-acts/21537242/   (VIDEO)
» https://www.cbs17.com/news/local-news/cumberland-county-news/hope-mills-man-charged-with-solicitation-after-trying-to-lure-child-through-instagram-sheriffs-office-says/ 

▫️Dubuque Police shed light on case involving a Dubuque teen sold for sex in Cedar Rapids (UPDATE)

▫️Human trafficking arrest after woman held against her will (UPDATE)
Police say a 31-year-old woman came to the police station Tuesday saying she was a victim of human trafficking and had been held against her will for several months. According to the report, the victim told police she was held against her will the past two weeks on Grove Landing Way in Grovetown.
Investigators say using license tag readers, they were able to verify the victim's timeline and story. Grovetown investigators contacted the local FBI office who dispatched an agent assigned to human trafficking to assist. The report says the FBI agent was able to confirm her claims, indicating this is part of a larger human trafficking organization with ties around the state.
36-year-old Joe Lewis Hills, Jr. was arrested and taken to the Columbia County Detention Center on charges of trafficking of Persons for Sexual Servitude, Possession of Cocaine, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Marijuana and 2 counts of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.
Grovetown Police say further chargers and arrests are anticipated as others involved are identified.
Anyone with information related to this case or any cases involving human trafficking are asked to contact the Grovetown Police Department at 706-863-1212.
» https://www.wfxg.com/home/human-trafficking-arrest-after-woman-held-against-her-will/article_5fe31ca6-49ce-11ef-88a8-ffc0f1e90aa0.html (VIDEO) 
» https://www.wrdw.com/2024/07/24/pure-shock-disbelief-human-trafficking-case-horrifies-grovetown-neighbors/ (VIDEO)

▫️Arrest made involving online child pornography operation based in Porterville
PORTERVILLE, Calif.  – Porterville Police say detectives received a CyberTip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) letting them know that a Porterville resident had uploaded a media file online containing child pornography.
Through an investigation, police say detectives were able to find evidence identifying the suspect 18-year-old, Jose Aaron Tabarez. Police say Tabarez is suspected of uploading pornographic content of children under the age of 18 at his residence in the 500 block of West Black Oak Avenue in Porterville.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is encouraged to contact the Porterville Police Department at 559-782-7400
https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/local-news/arrest-made-involving-online-child-pornography-operation-based-in-porterville/ 

▫️FBI leading massive law enforcement operation in Houston
HOUSTON — More than 50 people in the Houston area have been charged for taking part in "wire fraud schemes related to the use of falsified documents to obtain bail bonds for individuals charged with criminal offenses," the United States Department of Justice announced on Wednesday.
The DOJ called it a "colossal bail bond scheme."
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▫️Tulsa Police Arrest Woman For Allegedly Running Prostitution House At Massage Parlor
Tulsa police arrested a woman they say was running a prostitution house out of a massage parlor.
Officers said they found an ad for Joy Spa on a website used for sex ads. When an officer went to the spa near 15th Street and Lewis Avenue to investigate, the officer was solicited for sex.
Police said they talked to an employee who said she works 13 hours a day, every day of the week, and only earns $100 a day, with the rest going to her boss. Officers said Rongfang Pang owns the business and was arrested for trafficking and running a prostitution operation.
https://www.news9.com/story/66a1be1c16a4a0ec4e237d73/tulsa-police-arrest-woman-for-allegedly-running-prostitution-house-at-massage-parlor (VIDEO) 

▫️Registered sex offender arrested for allegedly stalking 10-year-old at Miami-Dade Home Depot
A man who is a registered sex offender and is on probation after serving prison time for sexual battery and molestation of a child has been arrested for allegedly stalking a 10-year-old girl at a Miami-Dade Home Depot.
Kevin S. Hurley, 58, was arrested Tuesday on a charge of aggravated stalking of a minor, Miami-Dade jail records showed.
Florida Department of Law Enforcement records show Hurley is a registered sex offender. Florida Department of Corrections records showed he had been sentenced to five years in prison in 2014 involving lewd and lascivious sexual battery on a child and lewd and lascivious molestation on a child, but was released in 2017.
https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/registered-sex-offender-arrested-for-allegedly-stalking-10-year-old-at-miami-dade-home-depot/3370445/   (VIDEO) 

▫️Bond set for two men arrested for sex trafficking
Bond was set Tuesday, July 23, for Guy Frank Talley III, 27, of Okatie, and Alban Bryan, 63, of St. Helena Island, two of the three men arrested locally in connection with a sex trafficking ring.
According to public records, both bond hearings were presided over by Judge G. Morgan. In addition to the three charges previously brought against Talley for Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, a fourth charge was brought against Talley on July 19 for Harboring or Employing an Escaped Convict.
Bryan received a $100,000 surety bond with GPS monitoring and house detention, according to Erinn McGuire, Community Relations Liaison with the 14th Circuit Solicitor’s Office.
https://yourislandnews.com/bond-set-for-two-men-arrested-for-sex-trafficking/ 

▫️Family suing Uber after two minors drugged and abused
YORK COUNTY, S.C. — In a newly filed lawsuit, a South Carolina family says two girls under the age of 14 were sent an Uber to and from a house where they were abused, and at no point did the drivers end the ride or refuse them service because of their age.
It was a nightmare case of child sex trafficking out of York County in South Carolina, according to attorney Tracey Cowan. She says that it all started after an abuser, by the name of Fayvion Jarrod Williams, paid for an Uber that picked the girls up and brought them across state lines, to his home in North Carolina.
» https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22BSZBlD30U   (VIDEO)
» https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3yAk-mofCA   (VIDEO)
» https://www.wyff4.com/article/uber-trafficking-lawsuit-sc/61693005   (VIDEO)
» https://www.qcnews.com/news/u-s/york-county/lawsuit-accuses-uber-driver-of-trafficking-young-girls-in-york-county/
» https://www.postandcourier.com/rock-hill/news/uber-rideshare-human-trafficking-york-county-sc-gastonia-nc/article_af3daad2-4a05-11ef-8b02-6f3bb8cf58e7.html

▫️Hockey executive Stan Bowman who ignored claims of sexual abuse at his former team lands a new job in the NHL
The Edmonton Oilers have officially hired Stan Bowman as their new General Manager and Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations.
Bowman replaces the outgoing Hall-of-Fame general manager Ken Holland, who agreed to part ways with the Oilers after being with them since 2019.
The 51-year-old Bowman, son of coaching legend Scotty Bowman, is best known for being the architect of three Stanley Cup championship teams in Chicago in 2010, 2013, and 2015.
But he's equally known for being one of three men who were suspended by the NHL for their role in a coverup of sexual abuse by a video analyst in the midst of that 2010 Stanley Cup run.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/nhl/article-13668167/Hockey-executive-Stan-Bowman-ignored-claims-sexual-abuse-former-team-lands-new-job-NHL.html 

▫️Former school resource officer guilty of child sex abuse
PUTNAM COUNTY, Fla. — A Putnam County jury found Joshua Herren guilty of sex crimes Wednesday. He faces up to life in prison.
Joshua Robert Herren was found guilty of 16 felonies: two counts of sexual battery of a minor 12 to 18 years of age by person in custodial authority, two counts of unlawful sexual activity with a minor, offense against students by authority figure, eight counts of promoting sexual performance by a child, transmission of material harmful to minors by electronic device, unlawful use of a two-way communication device and tampering in first-degree proceeding.
https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/crime/former-putnam-county-school-resource-officer-found-guilty-child-sex-crimes/77-1b3600a1-b56b-40ee-b2fa-e2ccf3e581bf  (VIDEO) 

▫️Montgomery County man sentenced to life for continuous sexual abuse of a child
CONROE, Texas — A 52-year-old man from Montgomery County has been sentenced to life in prison for continuous sexual abuse of a child, following a jury's guilty verdict.
The prosecution revealed that in September 2021, an undercover detective with the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Taskforce began communicating with Lang online. Lang sent the detective child pornography and admitted to sexually abusing multiple children over many years.
The detective's findings led to a multi-agency, multi-state operation resulting in Lang's arrest. Forensic experts discovered that Lang had repeatedly and consistently sexually abused two children over seven years, recording much of the abuse. Additionally, Lang possessed hundreds of photos and videos of child pornography obtained online.
https://kdhnews.com/news/texas/montgomery-county-man-sentenced-to-life-for-continuous-sexual-abuse-of-a-child/article_43503111-fd80-503a-aff6-cee966d59746.html 

▫️Jackson man sentenced in human trafficking operation
JACKSON, Miss.  – A Jackson man was sentenced in connection to a human trafficking operation in Pearl.
Attorney General Lynn Fitch said James West, Jr., pled guilty to promoting prostitution, possession of a firearm by a felon, and possession of a stolen firearm. He was arrested in November 2021.
On May 21, 2024, Judge Dewey Arthur of the Rankin County Circuit Court sentenced West to 8 years, with 5 years to serve for promoting prostitution, 5 years for being a felon in possession of a firearm, and 2 years of post-release supervision for possessing a stolen firearm.
» https://www.wjtv.com/news/local-news/jackson-man-sentenced-in-human-trafficking-operation/
» https://darkhorsepressnow.com/man-sentenced-in-pearl-human-trafficking-operation/ 

▫️Kentucky man sentenced in sextortion case involving underage girls
A Kentucky man was sentenced on Tuesday in connection to sexual exploitation charges, the U.S. Department of Justice announced.
U.S. District Court Judge L. Scott Coogler sentenced Aden Willis Yeager, 22, of Louisville, Kentucky, to 300 months in prison, which includes a life term of supervised release.
Additionally, Yeager is ordered to pay $92,620 in restitution to the victims and a $50,000 special assessment under the Amy, Vicky, and Andy Act.
https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/kentucky-man-sentenced-in-sextortion-case-involving-underage-girls/ 

▫️Man sentenced in Sacramento court for sex trafficking minor
A 21-year-old was sentenced Friday to 20 years to life in prison for sex trafficking a minor and ordering her to not report it to law enforcement.
Xavier Atu Collins, then 20, began communicating with a 16-year-old girl on Instagram in January 2023, according to a release by the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office. A jury convicted Collins after prosecutors said he groomed the girl into joining what Collins called his “program” by telling her over several weeks that she could find success by being a prostitute for him.
https://www.sacbee.com/news/local/crime/article290302554.html 

▫️Judge rules in favor of Catholic Charities RGV in State of Texas' investigation
EDINBURG, Texas  – A state judge on Wednesday ruled in favor of Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley, which pushed back against an investigation being brought by the State of Texas against the nonprofit organization that helps migrants.
It was the second ruling this month in favor of a faith-based organization that assists migrants along the Southwest border.
On Wednesday, District Court Judge J.R. “Bobby” Flores denied a petition by the State of Texas ordering Catholic Charities RGV to sit for a sworn deposition as the state attempts to gather information and evidence against the organization.
Catholic Charities RGV runs the Humanitarian Respite Center in downtown McAllen, Texas, which has assisted over 500,000 immigrants since it began operations in 2014. “For too long, Annunciation House has flouted the law and contributed to the worsening illegal immigration crisis at Texas’s border with Mexico,” Paxton said. “I am appealing this case and will continue to vigorously enforce the law against any NGO engaging in criminal conduct.”
https://www.borderreport.com/immigration/migrant-centers/judge-rules-in-favor-of-catholic-charities-rgv-in-state-of-texas-investigation/ 

▫️Fierce Freedom takes a step toward ending human trafficking
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. - Many in Eau Claire took a step towards ending the cycle of human trafficking Wednesday night.
Organizers with Fierce Freedom say they prioritize child empowerment, and link people with resources that could help them start their healing journey.
Fierce Freedom also holds trainings for parents, law enforcement, and businesses.
» https://www.weau.com/2024/07/25/fierce-freedom-takes-step-toward-ending-human-trafficking/ (VIDEO)
» https://fiercefreedom.org/what-we-do/#trainings 

▫️Pate and federal official host online anti-human trafficking seminar
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate says police often classify cases of human trafficking as some other type of offense, like a drug crime, but hotlines are fielding more reports about people being forced into all types of labor.
“People are calling it in now and either saying: ‘I’m a victim and I need help,’ or ‘We saw something you need to be aware of,'” Pate said during an interview. “Those numbers are going up significantly every year and a lot of that I think is attributed to what we’re doing and others are doing to put more awareness out there.”
https://www.radioiowa.com/2024/07/24/pate-and-federal-official-host-online-anti-human-trafficking-seminar/ 

▫️A nonprofit looking to stop human trafficking launches t-shirt design contest
GRAND ISLAND, Neb.  - The Grand Island Area Coalition on Trafficking is hosting a t-shirt design competition. The goal is to not only activate community awareness, but get people involved as well.
G.I. ACT Chair, Amber Harper said this is the first year they’re hosting a t-shirt contest. The t-shirt contest started earlier this month and so far no designs have been submitted, the deadline is July 31. You can submit your design at grandislandact@gmail.com.
https://www.ksnblocal4.com/2024/07/25/nonprofit-looking-stop-human-trafficking-launches-t-shirt-design-contest/ 

▫️Lincoln Airport Hosting Human Trafficking Awareness Event, July 30
LNK is hosting an event to spread awareness in the community on Tuesday, July 30, from 11 AM to 1 PM at the Lincoln Airport (2400 West Adams Street)
https://klin.com/2024/07/23/lincoln-airport-hosting-human-trafficking-awareness-event-july-30/ 

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▫️Federal marshals storm suburban Chicago home rescuing abducted North Carolina teen, 15-year-old Kannapolis girl rescued from sex abuser in Illinois, sheriff says
Federal law enforcement officials zeroed in on this home in the 31000 block of Prairie Ridge Rd. Wednesday after learning that a missing 15-year-old girl from Kannapolis, North Carolina, was staying at the residence.
Authorities arrested 43-year-old Andrew Szech and rescued the teen who was reported missing. Investigators said Szech lured her to the home after meeting him online. In connection to this week's arrest, Szech has been charged with three counts of criminal sexual abuse, aggravated battery, unlawful possession of a firearm, as well as a slew of drug-related charges.
The Lake County State Attorney's office said additional charges are expected.
» https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/15-year-old-kannapolis-girl-rescued-sex-abuser-illinois-sheriff-says/3F3ZE6MRNVE2XHD4CL6FCIR7BY/
»  https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/federal-marshals-storm-suburban-chicago-home-abducted-north-carolina-teen/
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▫️Human trafficking investigation opened after 13-year-old girl reportedly kidnapped in College Park
COLLEGE PARK, Ga. - A possible kidnapping of a 13-year-old girl is under investigation in College Park in what police are calling a potential human trafficking case.
Officers were dispatched to the Super 8 Motel located at 4979 Old National Highway. According to the College Park Police Department, the girl was driven away from the location by a man. Police have not said if the unidentified man would be charged but added that the case was being handled as a possible human trafficking case.
» https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/human-trafficking-investigation-opened-after-13-year-old-girl-reportedly-kidnapped-college-park
» https://www.wsbradio.com/news/local/suspect-arrested-after-13-year-old-abducted-motel-college-park/GNQUTPU4BVBNNIIQJUKZDO65XM/ 

▫️Ohio man arrested at Cedar City truck stop, accused of kidnapping California teen
CEDAR CITY — An Ohio man was arrested in Cedar City on Wednesday and accused of kidnapping a 15-year-old from California.
A Utah Highway Patrol trooper responded to the area, located the car parked on a street by the Love's and approached the vehicle. Police said the man exited the vehicle and was taken into custody without incident.
The man was identified as Ryan Patch, 27, of Ohio. Officers located marijuana vape cartridges and a knife during a search of his vehicle, according to the affidavit. Patch was arrested for investigation of aggravated kidnapping, endangerment of a child, possession of controlled substances and possession of drug paraphernalia.
https://www.ksl.com/article/51080065/ohio-man-arrested-at-cedar-city-truck-stop-accused-of-kidnapping-california-teen  

▫️Missing teen found in St. Louis during search for different missing girl
ST. LOUIS – Authorities found one missing teenager Thursday in St. Louis while responding to a call to search for a different missing girl.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website, Hazelwood police reported two teens missing last week. Officials say the missing Hazelwood teen was found outside the apartment and the St. Louis  juvenile division will assist with the investigation as the search for Steed continues.
Police are encouraging anyone who may know the whereabouts of Steed to contact police
https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/missing-teen-found-in-st-louis-during-search-for-different-missing-girl/ 

▫️Suspected serial rapist arrested after three decades
A man has been arrested after evidence linked him to multiple rape cases from the mid-to-late 1990s, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said on Thursday in a press conference.
Calvin Dumas, 68, was connected to the assaults, which occurred between 1995 and 1998, from familial DNA evidence, the agency said.
» https://jaxtoday.org/2024/07/25/suspected-serial-rapist-arrested-after-three-decades/
»  https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/crime/68-year-old-man-arrested-in-connection-to-1990s-sexual-assault-cases-after-dna-advances-jso-says/77-79d3593a-ef6c-496a-a096-240efad93dc2
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▫️Brewster police chief denounces officer arrested on child porn charges
A Cape Cod police chief denounced the alleged crimes of an officer in his department Thursday after the officer was arrested on child sexual abuse images charges the day prior.
Brewster Police Officer Matthew Marshall is facing felony charges including possession and dissemination of child pornography, the Cape & Islands District Attorney’s Office said Wednesday.
https://www.masslive.com/news/2024/07/brewster-police-chief-denounces-officer-arrested-on-child-porn-charges.html 

▫️Pomona man caught in prostitution sting with his baby in backseat
A Pomona man was arrested after he allegedly paid for a service from a sex worker while having an infant in his car.
Officers with the Pomona Police Department arrested 30-year-old Juan Hernandez Thursday as they were conducting a human trafficking operation on East Holt Avenue in Pomona. The infant’s father is facing charges of prostitution and child endangerment.
https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/baby-rescued-during-socal-human-trafficking-operation/3577268/ 

▫️Woman, man indicted for aggravated sexual assault of child
BEAUMONT, Texas — A babysitter and her friend were both indicted on Thursday for aggravated sexual assault of a child after the Beaumont Police Department received reports of the sexual abuse of three children between the ages of 7-10.
BPD launched an investigation after receiving the reports back in January, as well as an additional report about a 9-year-old in February. The investigation revealed that 41-year-old Patricia Eglin, was running an unregistered babysitting service out of her home in the 1300 block of Live Oak.
During this time she was looking after up to 12 children while allowing 51-year-old Troy Howard who was a registered sex offender, to live there and have full access to the children since December.
According to BPD several children had made outcries to Eglin of numerous acts of sexual abuse perpetuated by Howard, but they fell on deaf ears.
Instead, Eglin allegedly told the children to keep quiet and chose not to report the abuse to police.
https://www.12newsnow.com/article/news/crime/beaumont-babysitter-man-indicted-for-aggravated-sexual-assault-of-child/502-11709d55-707a-4920-b940-02904ab0d68c   (VIDEO) 

▫️Bethany parks and rec director resigns following sexual assault arrest of former employee (UPDATE)
It came after one of her former employees was accused of sexually assaulting children.
» https://youtu.be/mA_EQntty-I  (VIDEO)
» https://youtu.be/wS2ipnuZBUc  (VIDEO)

▫️75-year-old Pensacola man arrested off Blue Angel Parkway on child porn charges
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- A 75-year-old man was arrested on child porn charges Wednesday night in the Southbay subdivision off Blue Angel Parkway in Escambia County.
Lessly Robison is charged with 20 counts of child porn possession and one count using a two-way communication device. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement made the arrest. No details have been released regarding the charges.
"Files were downloaded onboard the Pensacola Naval Air Station and off-base," FDLE says in a release. "Through the investigative partnership between FDLE and the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) agents identified Robison as the user."
» https://weartv.com/news/local/fdle-agents-surround-home-arrest-made-in-escambia-after-cyber-investigation#
» https://www.fdle.state.fl.us/News/2024/July/FDLE-arrests-Pensacola-man-for-possession-of-c-(1) 

▫️San Diego lifeguard helps bust beach sex-trafficker
A quick-thinking lifeguard on Mission Beach alerted San Diego police last year when a woman approached him for help.
The woman told the lifeguard that she had been sex-trafficked from Las Vegas by David Warren, a 37-year-old man from that Nevada city.
Prosecutors announced Thursday that Warren had received a 10-year sentence for "coercing three women to engage in prostitution and transporting them from Las Vegas to San Diego for that purpose."
https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/san-diego-lifeguard-helps-bust-beach-sex-trafficking-pimp/3576932/ 

▫️St. George sex offender faces dozens of new charges for alleged plans to meet 11-year-old
On Wednesday, 47-year-old Matthew Christian Radcliffe, of St. George, was arrested during a traffic stop on Sunset Boulevard following an investigation into information obtained by a Washington County task force during an undercover online focus operation conducted last week, according to charging documents filed with the court.
Arrangements were made to meet in person in St. George, and the suspect asked the police decoy to bring the 11-year-old to the meeting spot. The indictment also states the defendant possessed and transferred files containing child abuse materials reportedly stored on three computers and a thumb drive.
Radcliffe is facing 27 second-degree felony charges, including 26 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor and one count of enticing a minor for sexual activity.
https://www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/archive/2024/07/25/cgb-st-george-sex-offender-faces-dozens-of-new-charges-for-alleged-plans-to-meet-11-year-old/ 

▫️Texas City PD Crime Suppression Unit arrests fugitive child predator
The Texas City Police Department's Crime Suppression Unit arrested Anthony Alvarado at Economy Lodge on Wednesday.
Alvarado, a 42-year-old from Texas City, was wanted for three counts of indecency with a child, three counts of child endangerment, unserved bond conditions, and outstanding municipal warrants, according to a press release from the Texas City Police Department.
Anyone with information that may assist the Crime Suppression Unit is encouraged to contact Detective Ira Fowler at (409) 797-4401
https://kdhnews.com/news/texas/texas-city-pd-crime-suppression-unit-arrests-fugitive-child-predator/article_b2ef42d5-5179-5b3a-80bf-2de6eccfba81.html 

▫️15 elderly victims rescued from 'house of horrors,' Clayton County man charged
Police in Clayton County are investigating an unlicensed care home after it was discovered that a man had been keeping 15 adults in deplorable conditions.
Gabriel Robinson, 51, was arrested during a welfare check by a social worker at the home located at 336 Sir Richard Court early this month. The Clayton County Police Department arrived, and soon other local and state agencies joined the investigation.
Robinson faces 15 counts of neglect and exploitation of the elderly. The North Georgia Elder Abuse Task Force advises more victims could be out there, which could lead to more charges.
"It's early in the investigation, but they're saying that his criminal history and government records are showing this is not the first time he's run this sort of a facility…this case may, may rise even one step further to human trafficking," said former Marietta Police Chief Dan Flynn, who now heads the North Georgia Elder Abuse Task Force.
» https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/clayton-county-man-faces-charges-running-unlicensed-elder-care-home   (VIDEO)
» https://www.yahoo.com/news/15-elderly-victims-rescued-house-034326530.html   (VIDEO) 

▫️Lohman man indicted for exploitation of two child victims
A Lohman, Missouri, man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for the sexual exploitation of two child victims.
Anthony Dale Pitts-Fugate, 32, faces a five-count indictment returned by a federal grand jury in Jefferson City, Missouri. The indictment alleges that Pitts-Fugate attempted to entice a minor to engage in illegal sexual activity from June 1 to December 31, 2022. He is also charged with one count of receiving child pornography related to an image of the same minor victim sent via Snapchat.
Additionally, Pitts-Fugate is charged with three counts of attempting to produce child pornography involving a second minor victim.
https://www.kttn.com/lohman-man-indicted-for-exploitation-of-two-child-victims/ 

▫️The psychic, the sex workers and the scam that reportedly spread from coast to coast
On a spring night last year, Gina Rita Russell stopped a woman on a Los Angeles street and told her they were destined to meet.
Russell told the woman she sensed something was bothering her and offered to help with a psychic reading, according to documents filed in federal court in March. She read the woman’s palm, charged her $300 and identified her frustration: The woman was a performer, but her music career was faltering.
The woman, identified only as “V1” in court documents, told the FBI that Russell said darkness and negativity followed her and prevented her from succeeding. Russell, she said, offered assistance.
Soon, she told the FBI, she was giving Russell tens of thousands of dollars to cleanse her negative energy. She said she purchased two cars for Russell and her family and turned over her debit card. Russell, she said, instructed the woman to lie to her father, a Canadian physician, to get him to wire her more than $180,000, the majority of which went to Russell.
Eventually, she told authorities, Russell persuaded her to engage in sex work and give Russell the overwhelming majority of the proceeds.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-07-26/psychic-scam-sex-workers 

▫️U.S Attorney's office in Las Cruces to announce multi-agency efforts to disrupt transnational human trafficking and smuggling
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico - The United States Attorney's Office held a press conference Thursday, July 25th at 12;00 PM at 200 North Church Street Las Cruces, NM 88001. They announced the results of a multi-agency effort to disrupt transnational human trafficking and smuggling.
The U.S. Attorney's office in Las Cruces said that law enforcement have dismantled the Lopez Human Smuggling Organization. Homeland security says they had been investigating the criminal family and their operations for at least 3 years. This is a transnational human smuggling organization.
According to the indictment, 8 members of the Lopez Organization have been indicted and 2 have been arrested. The indictment states 46-year-old Ronaldo Galindo Lopez-Escobar, a-k-a “Tio Roni,” lead the operation from Guatemala. Investigators say he coordinated with Mexican human smugglers to smuggle people from Guatemala through Mexico into the U.S. using the Southern New Mexico border, including Las Cruces. 
» https://www.youtube.com/live/wlsq0OLrqOo  (VIDEO)
» https://kvia.com/news/2024/07/25/u-s-attorneys-office-in-las-cruces-to-announce-multi-agency-efforts-to-disrupt-transnational-human-trafficking-and-smuggling/

▫️U.S. arrests 2 leaders of Mexico's Sinaloa cartel: 'El Mayo' Zambada and son of 'El Chapo'
WASHINGTON - Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, a historic leader of Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel, and Joaquín Guzmán López, a son of another infamous cartel leader, were arrested by U.S. authorities in Texas, the U.S. Justice Department confirmed on Thursday.
A leader of the powerful Sinaloa cartel for decades alongside Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, Zambada was known for running the cartel’s smuggling operations, but keeping a lower profile.
Both men are facing multiple charges in the U.S.  for leading the Cartel’s criminal operations, including its deadly fentanyl manufacturing and trafficking networks. 
» https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/el-mayo-zambada-historic-leader-mexico-sinaloa-cartel-arrested
» https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/07/25/sinaloa-cartel-ismael-zambada-joaquin-guzman-lopez-arrests/74552648007/
» https://abc13.com/post/ismael-el-mayo-zambada-sinaloa-cartel-leader-son/15096709/ 

▫️Treasury Targets Guatemalan Human Smuggling Organization for Illegal Transport of Migrants to the United States
WASHINGTON — Today, Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned the Lopez Human Smuggling Organization (Lopez HSO), a transnational criminal organization (TCO) based in Guatemala.
“The Lopez HSO sought to smuggle thousands of migrants into the United States through an illegal transnational operation that exploited those in search of a better life for themselves and their families,” said Under Secretary of the Treasury for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Brian E. Nelson. “Building off of our three actions against human smuggling operations just this month, Treasury, in coordination with our Mexican and Guatemalan partners and as part of our whole-of-government approach, will continue to disrupt the organizations and networks that seek to profit from these criminal activities.” 
https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jy2490 

▫️Former science director for the Office of Naval Research Global sentenced to 25 years in prison for child sexual exploitation conviction
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – A cleared research scientist at U.S. Naval Research Laboratory and former Assistant Professor at George Mason University was sentenced yesterday to 25 years in prison for receiving, possessing, and distributing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and coercion and enticement of minors.
According to court documents, in November 2021, Daniel Marc Lofaro, 40, of Fairfax, engaged with a victim, identified as Minor 1, who was then 12 years old, on a social media app, telling the victim he was 22 years old.
In 2019, Lofaro engaged with a 14-year-old victim, identified as Minor 2, through an online dating app. Lofaro chatted with the victim on various social media and messaging apps and had voice and video calls with the victim. On multiple occasions, Lofaro asked the victim to send him sexually explicit pictures and videos.
Lofaro collected CSAM for nearly a decade, amassing approximately 600 CSAM images and videos on two laptop computers. These files include images and videos depicting the sexual abuse of children, including the rape of a toddler and prepubescent children.
Between at least August 2021 and February 2022, Lofaro distributed and received numerous CSAM files through social media. Lofaro was a member of multiple social media groups dedicated to discussing sexual abuse of children and exchanging CSAM.
https://www.justice.gov/usao-edva/pr/former-science-director-office-naval-research-global-sentenced-25-years-prison-child 

▫️Indian National Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Attempting to Entice a Minor to Engage in Illegal Sexual Activity
ERIE, Pa. - An Indian national has been sentenced in federal court to 12 years in jail and 10 years supervised release on his conviction of attempting to entice a minor to engage in illegal sexual activity, United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan announced today.
United States District Judge Susan Paradise Baxter imposed the sentence on Upendra Aduru, 32.
According to information presented to the court, from September 20, 2022, to October 6, 2022, Aduru, an Indian national in the United States on a student visa, communicated via social media with a detective posing as a thirteen-year-old girl. 
https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdpa/pr/indian-national-sentenced-12-years-prison-attempting-entice-minor-engage-illegal 

▫️Boston Man Sentenced to More Than 11 Years in Prison for Sex Trafficking a Minor
A Boston man was sentenced on July 22nd in federal court in Boston for trafficking a minor for sex and persuading and coercing multiple women to travel across state lines to engage in prostitution.
Jimall Dawn Brown, 35, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Leo T. Sorokin to 135 months in prison to be followed by five years of supervised release. In April 2024, Brown pleaded guilty to one count of sex trafficking of a minor; one count of transporting an individual in interstate commerce with the intent that they engage in prostitution; and two counts of persuading and coercing an individual to travel in interstate commerce to engage in prostitution.
https://www.justice.gov/usao-ma/pr/boston-man-setenced-more-11-years-prison-sex-trafficking-minor
» https://www.masslive.com/news/2024/07/boston-man-sentenced-for-sex-trafficking-three-women-including-teen.html
» https://t.me/ENDHUMANTRAFFICKING/14255 

▫️Work continues to support human trafficking victims found in Alcoa prostitution sting  (UPDATE)

▫️Human Trafficking Awareness Event In Miami Beach This Weekend 
The City of Miami Beach hosting a human trafficking awareness event at Pride Park tomorrow night. Commissioner Alex Fernandez says the abusers' prey on the most vulnerable in our population. The event is part of the Red Sand Project, a symbolic gesture started by a local activist in 2014, who poured red sand in sidewalk cracks representing people who fall through the cracks
https://wflanews.iheart.com/featured/florida-news/content/2024-07-25-human-trafficking-awareness-event-in-miami-beach-this-weekend/ 

▫️Ohio bill signed into law helping give human trafficking survivors second chance
HB 214 removes criminal road blocks from their past and gives survivors of human trafficking a clean slate.

▫️“Human Trafficking in the United States: How to Counter this National Epidemic"
Former Special Agent Doug Gilmer will provide an overview of the DHS Center for Countering Human Trafficking and what DHS is doing to combat human trafficking, including an interesting overview of the history of human trafficking and the role of DHS in fighting this crime since 1875. Other topics covered will include present day human trafficking to include both sex and labor trafficking, forced labor in the supply chain, and the myths and misconceptions surrounding this timely and important topic in our San Diego community.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MeWC1XEeeI   (VIDEO)

▫️South Carolina group works to raise awareness to prevent child sex trafficking
“Let’s be honest, they’re after our children. The average age of a trafficking victim [is believed to be] 12 to 14 years old these days or 12 to 16 years old, but it’s young and it’s getting younger. And so prevention is a big part of what we do,” says Switch Executive Director Oliver Lollis. 
Lollis heads a grassroots organization working to end sex trafficking and sexual exploitation in South Carolina. “It’s definitely the fastest-growing crime in the world, which is crazy,” Lollis said. “And the United States is the largest consumer of sex trafficking.”
https://www.qcnews.com/news/u-s/south-carolina/south-carolina-group-works-to-raise-awareness-to-prevent-child-sex-trafficking/ 

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HSI/ICE toll-free hotline: 1-866-DHS-2-ICE | Anonymous toll-free ICE Tip Line: (866) 347-2423 | Tip Form (https://www.ice.gov/webform/ice-tip-form#wcm-survey-target-id)
U.S. Marshals Service: USMS: Submit a Tip (https://www.usmarshals.gov/what-we-do/fugitive-investigations/submitting-a-tip)
DHS: https://www.dhs.gov/blue-campaign/identify-victim
Homeland Security Investigations Tip Line: 1-866-347-2423
If you believe your child is in the process of being abducted by a parent, legal guardian, or someone acting on their behalf, call : 1-888-407-4747. (U.S. Gov. Dept. of State) or https://www.projectdynamo.org/
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