Columbus Police Arrest 18-Year-Old for Sextortion Involving Minor

COLUMBUS, OH – On December 19, 2024, Columbus SWAT officers arrested 18-year-old Thomas S. Herdman at his North Linden residence following an investigation led by the Columbus Police Exploited Children Unit and…

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U.S. Files Forfeiture Complaint Against $3.4 Million in Proceeds Linked to Russian Oligarch Oleg Deripaska

A civil forfeiture complaint has been filed to seize $3.4 million linked to the sale of a Burbank, California, music studio allegedly controlled by Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska, who remains under U.S.…

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New Jersey’s New Law Against Banning Explicit Books Could Turn Public and School Libaries in Porn Hubs

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy recently signed the Freedom to Read Act, designed to shield librarians from legal repercussions for making certain books available in public and school libraries. This legislation, while…

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Roxborough High School shooting defendant sentenced to 30-60 years in prison

PHILADELPHIA — Zyheid Jones, 19, was sentenced Thursday to 30-60 years in prison for his role in the 2022 Roxborough High School shooting that killed 14-year-old Nicholas Elizalde, injured four other children,…

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Allegheny County deputies bring holiday joy with ‘Shop With a Sheriff’ event

NORTH VERSAILLES, Pa. — The Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office brought smiles and holiday cheer to 120 children during its annual “Shop With a Sheriff” event at the Walmart in North Versailles, sponsored…

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Absecon mourns beloved crossing guard Thomas “Frank” Lavery

ABSECON, N.J. — The Absecon community is mourning the loss of Thomas “Frank” Lavery, a dedicated crossing guard who served the city for nearly a decade, ensuring the safety of children and…

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Former State College psychologist sentenced to up to 40 years for child sexual assaults

HARRISBURG, Pa. — A former psychologist from the State College area has been sentenced to 20 to 40 years in prison for the repeated rape and sexual assault of a young girl…

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Tinton Falls police spread holiday cheer with annual Shop with a Cop event

TINTON FALLS, N.J. – The Tinton Falls Police Department hosted its annual Shop with a Cop event on Monday evening, partnering with Target in Ocean Township to brighten the holiday season for…

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Anne Arundel and Howard County police face off in hockey game for Toys for Tots

LAUREL, Md. – Local law enforcement teams will trade badges for hockey sticks Friday night as the Anne Arundel County Police Department Hockey Team faces off against the Howard County Heat in…

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Raritan Borough paraprofessional charged with child exploitation crimes

RARITAN BOROUGH, N.J. – A Raritan Borough resident and school paraprofessional has been arrested on charges of possessing child sexual abuse material following an investigation by the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office. Somerset…

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New Jersey teacher uses Scratch-Offs to bring joy to her ailing father

TRENTON, N.J. — In a year where New Jersey Lottery players have claimed over $2 billion in prizes, a school teacher from North Jersey found her own jackpot—strengthening her bond with her…

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Two arrested after 5-year-old girl accidentally shot in D.C. apartment

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Police have arrested a man and a woman in connection with the accidental shooting of a 5-year-old girl in a Southwest D.C. apartment on Monday evening. Officers responded to…

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Pennsylvania man charged with scamming parents over non-existent youth lacrosse camp

HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP, PA — A Monroeville man has been charged with scamming parents out of thousands of dollars for a youth lacrosse training camp in Westmoreland County that never occurred, according to…

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5-year-old girl critically injured after 3-year-old brother fires unsecured gun in D.C.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A 5-year-old girl remains in critical condition after being accidentally shot by her 3-year-old brother while they were playing with an unsecured firearm inside a Southwest D.C. apartment Monday…

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Lancaster teen pleads guilty to firing gun into occupied home

LANCASTER, Pa. — A Lancaster city teenager has pleaded guilty to firing a gun into a home last year and recording the act on video, resulting in a sentence that includes county…

Pennsylvania News

Corinth babysitter sentenced to life in prison for murder of toddler, child abuse

CORINTH, Miss. — A 25-year-old woman from Corinth has been sentenced to life in prison without parole, plus an additional 40 years, after pleading guilty to the capital murder of a two-year-old…

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Stampede Rodeo brings bull riding, barrel racing, and beach thrills to Wildwood beach

WILDWOOD, N.J. — The Stampede Rodeo & Bulls on the Beach will charge into the Wildwoods next spring, offering two days of high-energy performances featuring bull riding, barrel racing, and family-friendly entertainment.…

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Reisterstown great-grandmother wins $200K on Ravens scratch-off

REISTERSTOWN, Md. – Betty Hughes, a great-grandmother from Reisterstown, is celebrating her $200,000 win on the Ravens X10 scratch-off, making it a holiday season her family will never forget. Betty, an avid…

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The Partridge Family: Where Are They Now?

The Partridge Family, a harmonious blend of comedy and music, strummed its way into American living rooms from 1970 to 1974. Inspired by the real-life musical Cowsills family, the show followed the…

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Cherry Hill police host 6th annual ‘Shop with a Cop’ event for local families

CHERRY HILL, N.J. — The Cherry Hill Police Department and Cherry Hill PBA Local 176 held their 6th annual “Shop with a Cop” event on Saturday, providing local families with an opportunity…

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