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Who's in the News? ▫️15 alleged child predators arrested in Fostoria police operation Fostoria, Ohio — 15 suspects have been apprehended over the past 10 months during special covert operations conducted by the Fostoria Police Division (FPD) as part of the national program, Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC), according to a press release from FPD. The investigations led to numerous charges of attempted sexual conduct with a minor, importuning, and disseminating harmful material to a juvenile. » https://go.tiffinohio.net/2023/02/15-alleged-child-predators-arrested-in-fostoria-police-operation/ » ▫️Ohio city council president among human trafficking arrests PAINESVILLE, Ohio — A city council president and several men have been arrested in connection to a human trafficking sting in north Ohio. Eastlake City Council President John Meyers, 47, is among six men charged for alleged solicitation in Lake County, according to Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost. » https://www.wtol.com/article/news/crime/ohio-city-council-president-6-arrested-human-trafficking-sting/530-754e0589-8cbd-4c6c-8a63-5a84aa7483e7 » https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/ohio-city-council-president-among-six-men-arrested-for-human-trafficking/ » https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Media/News-Releases/February-2023/6-Arrested-in-Lake-County-Human-Trafficking-Sting ▫️CBP apprehends 7 fugitives wanted for sexual offenses U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Laredo Field Office ports of entry apprehended seven fugitives with outstanding warrants for sex-related offenses. » https://www.chron.com/local/article/cbp-apprehends-7-fugitives-wanted-sexual-offenses-17797786.php » https://www.cbp.gov/node/382570 ▫️4 arrested in Sumner Co. after multi-agency operation targeting human trafficking GALLATIN, Tenn. - Four people were arrested after a multi-agency operation targeting human sex trafficking, the Gallatin Police Department and Sumner County Sheriff’s Office announced on Tuesday. The primary operational goal was to identify individuals seeking to engage in commercial sex acts with minors. » https://www.wsmv.com/2023/02/22/4-arrested-sumner-co-after-multi-agency-operation-targeting-human-trafficking/ » https://williamsonsource.com/tbi-human-trafficking-unit-arrest-four-in-sumner-county/ ▫️2 arrested in connection to robbery, human trafficking, police say FRESNO, Calif. – Fresno Police have arrested two people on suspicion of human trafficking-related charges after discovering the victim of a robbery had also been forced into prostitution by the two suspects. On Jan. 20, 2023, Fresno Police officers handled a call in the 2600 block of East Shaw Avenue regarding a robbery at the location. Detectives assisted patrol and identified the two suspects as Davonte Dedrick, a known gang member, and Janeeca Dickson, a gang member associate, police say. https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/crime/two-suspects-arrested-in-connection-to-a-robbery-and-human-trafficking-police-say/ ▫️Police looking for Utah's at large fugitive wanted child sex offender Matthew Charles Corbett has failed to register on Utah’s sex offender registry. He has absconded from probation supervision multiple times and was placed on the Metro Gang Unit’s Ten Most Wanted list due to his gang affiliation and history of sex offenses. If you have any information about Matthew Charles Corbett, call the Salt Lake Metro Gang Unit at 385-468-9768. Or you can email a tip to GANGTIPS@UPDSL.ORG ▫️Human trafficking: Francisco Cisneros arrested, accused of kidnapping and smuggling victims at SW Houston gas station, police say HOUSTON, Texas - A man accused of kidnapping and human smuggling was arrested after police recovered two male victims, who were unharmed, at a gas station in southwest Houston last week. Houston Police Department officers said they arrested 27-year-old Francisco Cisneros, who is charged with trafficking of persons. On Saturday, Feb. 18, HPD said it received a report from a witness who said his friend was possibly being held against his will at 1800 El Paseo Street. https://abc13.com/human-trafficking-smuggling-kidnapping-houston/12854951/ ▫️Former girls gymnastics coach gets 96 years for sex assault JOLIET, Ill. - A former suburban Chicago girls gymnastics coach has been sentenced to 96 years in prison for sexually assaulting a teenage gymnast about a decade ago, prosecutors said. Jose Vilchis, 72, was sentenced Tuesday by a Will County judge after a jury convicted him last year of eight counts of criminal sexual assault, the Chicago Tribune reported. https://www.myjournalcourier.com/sports/article/former-girls-gymnastics-coach-gets-96-years-for-17798836.php ▫️Mystery surrounds death of Clinton aide linked to Epstein - where's the gun? EXCLUSIVE: Arkansas cops rule suicide in death of Clinton aide linked to Jeffrey Epstein - who was found shot and tied to a tree with an electrical cord around his neck - despite no sign of weapon. The grisly scene where a top Bill Clinton adviser was found hanged from a tree with a gunshot wound to his chest has finally been revealed nine months after he died. But the sheriff's report into Mark Middleton's mysterious death raises more questions than answers as it rules he died by suicide – despite no sign of the weapon that killed him. Middleton, 59, was found dead last May at the Heifer Ranch in Perryville, Arkansas, an hour west of Little Rock. » https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11759771/Mystery-Bill-Clinton-advisor-dead-gunshot-wound-no-gun.html » https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2023/02/arkansas-police-rule-suicide-in-death-of-clinton-aide-found-hanging-from-tree-with-shotgun-blast-to-chest-despite-no-sign-of-gun/ » https://www.westernjournal.com/details-revealed-epstein-linked-clinton-adviser-found-hanging-gunshot-wound-chest-ruled-suicide/ ▫️Wanted: Public advised to be on lookout for fugitive charged in sexual assault of a child Houston - Fugitive Dee Davis Jr. is 58 years old, stands 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighs 120 pounds. He has dark brown eyes and short, black and gray hair. Crime Stoppers may pay up to $5,000 for information leading to the charging and/or arrest of the suspect(s) in this case. ▫️Houston human smuggling: Police search for Zachary Espino, alleged smuggler accused of holding people against their will HOUSTON, Texas - A man wanted for aggravated kidnapping in connection to a human smuggling ring has a warrant for his arrest, according to police. Zachary Espino, 23, faces an aggravated kidnapping charge. A co-defendant, 27-year-old Francisco Cisneros, was arrested over the weekend and charged with human smuggling. Anyone with information on Espino's whereabouts is urged to contact Houston Police Homicide Division or Crime Stoppers. https://abc13.com/houston-crime-human-smuggling-ring-francisco-cisneros-arrested-warrant-out-for-zachary-espino/12863080/ ▫️VBPD Vice Unit Arrests 11 in Prostitution Sting On February 16 and 17, 2023, the Virginia Beach Police Department’s (VBPD) Vice Unit conducted enforcement efforts targeting prostitution clients. https://www.vbgov.com/news/pages/selected.aspx?release=6176&title=vbpd+vice+unit+arrests+11+in+prostitution+sting * Alert! * 🇨🇦 $5000 Reward offered for safe return of missing, pregnant Manitoba woman RCMP searching for missing Manitoba woman, wanted man. Manitoba RCMP believe a missing woman and a man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant may have been seen in Winnipeg. Breanna Lee Hudson, 28, was reported missing on Feb. 16. Mounties said Hudson left a home in Ile des Chenes, Man. and was picked up in the early morning by Shaquille MacFarlane, 29. MacFarlane has warrants out for his arrest on charges including assault, extortion, obstructing justice and uttering threats, and is wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for breaching his bail conditions. The mother of Breanna Lee Hudson is putting up a $5,000 reward in the hope it will lead to the return of her missing daughter, who she says is also pregnant. Anyone with information about Hudson or MacFarlane is urged to call RCMP at 204-433-7433 or any local police detachment. » https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/breanna-lee-hudson-missing-pregnant-reward-1.6757587 » https://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/rcmp-searching-for-missing-manitoba-woman-wanted-man-1.6281639 » https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/2023/02/22/im-feeling-helpless-mother-fears-for-missing-pregnant-daughters-safety-with-fugitive ▫️Police looking for assault victims of rideshare driver The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying potential victims of sexual assault following the Valentine’s Day arrest of a rideshare driver. Kyle Jon Cook is accused of assaulting a 28-year-old woman on Jan. 21 in Malibu. Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Special Victims Bureau toll free tip line at (877) 710-5273 or by email at specialvictimsbureau@lasd.org. https://smdp.com/2023/02/23/assault/ ▫️Convicted sex offender arrested after going to a jr. high school, looking for teenager SALT LAKE COUNTY, Utah — A convicted sex offender was arrested Tuesday after allegedly trying to find a boy at their school to sexually assault them. Matthew Sean McGahee, 39, was booked into the Salt Lake County Jail on Tuesday for felony charges of enticing a minor by internet or text and sexual exploitation of a minor, according to the affidavit. https://ksltv.com/527271/convicted-sex-offender-arrested-after-going-to-a-jr-high-school-looking-for-teenager/ ▫️Ex-Clay County deputy pleads guilty to sexual assault of girl A former Clay County deputy who said during his arrest that he was victimized as a child and "did not understand why he is the way he is" pleaded guilty to the sexual assault of a minor and was sentenced to 25 years in prison, according to court records. The State Attorney's Office said a lifetime sexual predator designation for Paul Sergio-Ferreira Mauricio, 50, will follow his prison term. He pleaded guilty Wednesday to lewd and lascivious behavior on a victim younger than 12 years old and three counts of custodial sexual assault. https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/crime/2023/02/22/ex-clay-county-deputy-pleads-guilty-to-sexual-assault-of-girl/69932970007/ ▫️Muncy man charged with 1,000+ sex offenses against children JERSEY SHORE — Timothy Darren Stroud Sr. of Muncy was arraigned Wednesday morning on more than 1,000 sex offenses against children, whose ages ranged from 4 to 17 years-old when the alleged abuse occurred. A phone tip police received in December led to an investigation that resulted in Stroud’s arrest charges ranging from 100-plus counts of rape of a child to 100 counts of unlawful contact with a minor as well as 65-plus counts of involuntary deviate sexual intercourse. https://www.sungazette.com/news/top-news/2023/02/muncy-man-charged-with-1000-sex-offenses-against-children/ ▫️Eduardo Pagan arrested in child porn raid in Youngstown, Ohio Investigators said they received several cyber tips that Eduardo Pagan, 45, possessed and distributed child pornography. Pagan was taken into custody without incident and charged with pandering sexually oriented matter involving a minor, disseminating matter harmful to juveniles and possession of criminal tools. More charges could be brought pending further investigation and analysis, investigators said. https://www.wkbn.com/news/local-news/human-trafficking-task-force-youngstown-police-search-home/ ▫️Brothers accused of abusing young children FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ky. - Police say two brothers admitted to abusing two young children. Marquese and Martynez Oden are both charged with first-degree criminal abuse to a child. According to his arrest citation, police say Marquese also engaged in sexual activity with the children and is facing an unlawful transaction with a minor charge. https://www.wkyt.com/2023/02/22/brothers-accused-abusing-young-children/

SBF Gets 4 New Charges Tacked Onto His Indictment The former CEO of FTX was originally indicted 72 days ago by a federal grand jury in Manhattan, and prosecutors charged the crypto exchange co-founder with eight different offenses. The charges include conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, conspiracy to commit commodities fraud, conspiracy to commit securities fraud, and conspiracy to commit money laundering. A new indictment was unsealed by the court on February 22, 2023, adding four new charges to SBF’s case. The charges include operating an unlicensed money transmitter and conspiracy to commit bank fraud. “Exploiting the trust that FTX customers placed in him and his exchange, Bankman-Fried stole FTX customer deposits and used billions of dollars in stolen funds for a variety of purposes,” the new indictment reads. The newly revised indictment did not name any other defendants, and it alleges that SBF “corrupted the operations of the cryptocurrency companies he founded and controlled—including FTX.com and Alameda Research.” The revised indictment further adds that SBF “perpetrated this multibillion-dollar fraud through a series of systems and schemes that allowed him, through Alameda, to access and steal FTX customer deposits without detection.” In addition to operating an unlicensed money transfer business and bank fraud, SBF is accused of defrauding customers in connection with the purchase and sale of derivatives. Furthermore, SBF faces a charge of making unlawful political contributions and defrauding the Federal Election Commission.

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Mary R. Blose, age 78 of DuBois, PA went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at the DuBois Nursing Home. Born on July 4, 1944 in DuBois, PA, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Eva (Hayes) Marshall. Mary wed her first husband Donald R. Krach on December 18, 1964. He preceded her in death on August 28, 1978. Mary then wed Leon S. Blose on July 4, 1980. He survives. Mary retired from the DuBois Area School District as the head cook at Juniata Elementary School and was a school bus driver for many years. She was a Girl Scout leader and the bus driver for the Sykesville Leopardetts for many years. When her kids marched with the group, Mary’s nickname became Evel Knievel from the members of the marching group. Mary was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Luthersburg, PA, a member of the over 50 Club, had been an auditor for Brady Township and was a member of the Luthersburg Union Cemetery Board. Mary had a big heart and always helped anyone that she could. She will be missed for her cooking and friendliness. She always helped out at her church and loved listening to the Polka Party on Sunday. Along with her husband, Mary is survived by her children; Eva (Bud) McKee of Olanta, PA, Libby (Steve) Wingert of Luthersburg, PA, Mark Krach of Luthersburg, PA , Linda (Mike) Boylan of Cortland, NY, and Donnie (Dee) Krach of DuBois, PA. She is also survived by her loving caretaker Janet Shuttlesworth of Reynoldsville, PA, her grandchildren; John (Mindy) Wingert, Denelle (Andy) Vasbinder, Preston (Erica) McKee, Brandon (Haley) Stahlman, Nikki (Brandon) Delhunty, Samantha (Evan) Snyder, Andrew Stahlman, Colby Krach, Casey (Brooke) Krach, Brittany Krach, Jeremy (Erin) Boylan and Jeff (Nicole Ott) Boylan, her sisters; Dorothy (William) Lawson and Anna Dush, her sisters-in-law; Donna Marshall, Elaine Marshall and Lois (Tink) Gould. She was preceded in death by her brothers Chet Marshall and Howard Marshall and her in-laws Dan and Helen Blose. Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2023 from 2 – 4 PM and 6 – 8 PM and Sunday, February 26, 2023 from 11 AM – 1 PM at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. A funeral service will be held on Sunday at 1 PM from the funeral home with Pastor Richard Hertlein officiating. Burial will follow in Luthersburg Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life of DuBois, 108R North Second Street, Clearfield, PA 16830 and St. Peters Lutheran Church, PO Box 43 Luthersburg, PA 15848. Online condolences can be sent to http://www.baronickfuneralhome.com/condolence

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After being on their feet for 46 hours straight, the four dancers that represented Penn State DuBois at THON - Alicia Bryan, Eamon Jamieson, Jalen Kosko and Gaven Wolfgang - can rest a bit easier knowing that their efforts, along with the efforts of the THON committee and the campus community, raised more than $34,000 “For the Kids."

Who's in the News? ▫️Operation Better Pathways: San Diego human trafficking bust resulted in 48 arrests, 16 rescued, including 8 children SAN DIEGO — San Diego officials will be holding a press conference this morning to discuss a recent major human trafficking operation that resulted in the successful rescue of eight children, the identification of 41 victims and survivors and arrest of 48 individuals. Officials with the San Diego Police Department said in a release that the undertaking, called “Operation Better Pathways,” focused on rescuing survivors of human trafficking, apprehending their traffickers and reducing demand. Lt. Adam Sharki with SDPD told FOX 5 before the conference that 16 people being trafficked were rescued overall, including eight children. The youngest of the children was 13 years old. » https://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/48-arrested-8-children-rescued-in-major-san-diego-human-trafficking-bust/ (VIDEO) » https://oag.ca.gov/news/press-releases/attorney-general-bonta-san-diego-human-trafficking-task-force-announce-results-2 » https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/public-safety/story/2023-02-21/38-arrested-in-human-trafficking-and-sexual-exploitation-investigation-in-san-diego-national-city » ▫️Miami-Dade's Most Wanted Predators and Offenders - Rewards of up to $1,000 If you know the location of any of these wanted subjects, please contact Crime Stoppers of Miami-Dade at 305-471-TIPS (8477), at their toll-free number 1-866-471-TIPS (8477), or online with Crime Stoppers of Miami-Dade and the Florida Keys. You can remain anonymous and if your tip leads to the arrest and filing of criminal charges, you may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. https://www.miamidade.gov/global/police/most-wanted-predators.page ▫️Topeka man arrested, accused of sex trafficking a child TOPEKA, Kan. - A Topeka man who has been accused of human trafficking a child to engage in sexual acts has been booked into jail. The Topeka Police Department tells 13 NEWS that on Wednesday, Feb. 15, officials found Dwayne G. Cheshire, 57, of Topeka, in the 600 block of NW Kansas Ave. where he was arrested. Cheshire was booked into the Shawnee Co. Dept. of Corrections on: Aggravated human trafficking - hiring a child under the age of 14 to engage in sexual acts; Aggravated human trafficking - hiring a child over the age of 14 to engage in sexual acts; Aggravated indecent liberties with a child - fondling; Aggravated indecent liberties with a child - fondling a child younger than 14 https://www.wibw.com/2023/02/19/topeka-man-arrested-accused-sex-trafficking-child/ ▫️Church volunteer charged with sex crimes, arraigned in federal court GRAND RAPIDS — A Jonesville man who fled to the Philippines to avoid prosecution on dozens of child sex abuse charges last summer is back in custody in Michigan after being extradited back to the United States. Tye Braxton Stiger, 36, made his initial appearance in the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan in Grand Rapids on Tuesday, Feb. 14, after a federal grand jury indicted him on charges of two counts of sexual exploitation of a child, two counts of attempted sexual exploitation of a minor and one count of possession of child pornography. https://www.yahoo.com/news/church-volunteer-charged-sex-crimes-175205846.html ▫️Bardstown HS teacher, coach, accused of sexually abusing students Bardstown police arrested 49-year-old Jeremy Dale on Monday and charged him with two counts of first-degree sexual abuse against one student, and harassment of another student. » https://news.yahoo.com/bardstown-teacher-accused-sexual-abuse-041947833.html (VIDEO) » https://www.k105.com/2023/02/21/bardstown-hs-teacher-coach-accused-of-sexually-abusing-student/ » https://www.whas11.com/article/news/local/bardstown-high-school-employee-arrested-sex-abuse/417-8691a6fd-f5fb-483f-a241-5531a0781eb1 ▫️$3.5M bond after man allegedly kidnaps runaway teen McALLEN, Texas — A man has been taken into custody and accused of kidnapping a 14-year-old runaway, according to police. Clayton Ryan Phillips, 19, was arrested Saturday and charged with kidnapping, trafficking of persons, sexual assault and enticing a child, the McAllen Police Department said. https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/bond-set-at-3-5m-for-man-charged-with-runaway-teens-kidnapping/ ▫️More victims discovered, man arrested on more sex abuse, rape charges ALBANY, NY — More sex abuse and rape charges for a Guilderland man already facing multiple counts of sex assault against young children. Louis Maniscalco, 40, was arrested or a third time after state police say they received multiple tips. Investigators say the investigation has revealed additional victims under the age of 12. https://cbs6albany.com/news/local/more-victims-discovered-albany-arrested-on-more-sex-abuse-rape-charges-louis-maniscalco ▫️Texas man arrested for kidnapping charged with sexual assault KILGORE, Texas — An East Texas man initially arrested for an alleged kidnapping which prompted an AMBER Alert has now been indicted for aggravated sexual assault of child. Jesse Ray Schmidt, 33, was arrested for kidnapping and booked into the Cherokee County Jail on $500,000 bond. Following the arrest, charges of continuous sexual abuse of a child and aggravated kidnapping were added. According to recent Gregg County judicial records, Schmidt was also indicted by a grand jury for aggravated sexual assault of a child. https://www.cbs19.tv/article/news/local/texas-man-arrested-for-kidnapping-which-prompted-amber-alert-children-now-indicted-for-aggravated-sexual-assault-of-child/501-b6e723f1-dbb9-4841-b071-f557b2ac691d ▫️Independence man charged with sex abuse, kidnapping INDEPENDENCE – Bond has been set at $1 million for an Independence man on allegations he abused a child over a period of years. Independence police arrested Scott Neil Brown, 34, over the weekend on one count of first-degree kidnapping, 19 counts of second-degree sexual abuse, five counts of lascivious acts with a child, one count of child endangerment causing bodily injury and two counts of dissemination of obscene material to minors. Authorities allege Brown began the abuse when the child was 7. https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/article_d6dde130-1636-5e85-b976-f8dd009272c7.html ▫️Memphis Woman Pleads Guilty to Advertising a Minor for Commercial Sex Jackson, Miss. – A Memphis woman pled guilty to advertising a minor for commercial sex, announced U.S. Attorney Darren LaMarca and Special Agent in Charge Jermicha Fomby of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Autumn Brooke Julian, 22, pled guilty on February 13, 2023, in U.S. District Court in Jackson. https://www.realdarknews.com/memphis-woman-pleads-guilty-to-advertising-a-minor-for-commercial-sex/ ▫️U.N. predicts at least 60,000 minors bound for the United States are set to cross Darien Gap The dangerous jungle that connects Panama with Colombia has become a major transit point for migrants seeking to reach the United States border. At least 4,800 children and adolescents trekked through the dangerous rainforest in January, a seven-fold increase compared with January 2022 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11773131/U-N-predicts-60-000-minors-bound-United-States-set-cross-Darien-Gap.html ______________________

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