New Jersey Correctional Officer Sentenced for Sexual Assault

CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, NJ—Jonathan E. Perez, a former Cape May County Correctional Officer, has been sentenced to 30 years in New Jersey State Prison after being found guilty of multiple sexual…

Baltimore Police Continue Manhunt for Accused Sex Offender

BALTIMORE, MD—The Baltimore Police Department is requesting the public’s help to identify an individual linked to a sex offense that occurred on May 12, around 11:15 p.m. in the 100 block of…

Spring City Man Faces Charges for Sexual Assaults on Minors

SPRING CITY, PA—Anthony Burns, a 37-year-old resident of Spring City, Pennsylvania, has been arrested and charged with multiple offenses related to the sexual assault of minors. The Chester County District Attorney’s Office…

Fugitive Sexual Predator Sought in North Jersey

Jersey City, NJ — The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying an individual wanted for questioning in connection with a sexual assault in West…

Bronx Prosecutor Resigns After Being Caught Soliciting Young Boy Online for Sex

Bronx, NY – Assistant District Attorney William C.C. Kemp-Neal, 30, has resigned from the Bronx District Attorney’s office following allegations that he attempted to meet a 13-year-old boy for sex. Kemp-Neal’s resignation…

Police Seek Suspect in Sexual Assault Incident on East Fordham Road

Bronx, NY – On Thursday, August 1, at approximately 2:30 PM, a 20-year-old female was walking in front of 574 East Fordham Road when an unidentified male approached her and grabbed her…

Essex County Shoprite Shopper Scores Big with Quick Draw Lottery

TRENTON, NJ – A fortunate player won $46,642, 20% of the progressive jackpot, after purchasing a Quick Draw Progressive ticket on Thursday. The ticket was bought at ShopRite Essex Green SC, located…

Middlesex County Men Indicted in $6.7 Million Investment Fraud Scheme

TRENTON, NJ – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced today that a state grand jury has indicted two men from Middlesex County for orchestrating a multi-million dollar investment fraud. Shahid Javed, 39,…

State Criminal Investigator Charged After Sexually Soliciting Victims He Was Supposed to Help

TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) has announced charges against Guilherme H. Jamarino, 47, of Point Pleasant, New Jersey, for allegedly engaging in inappropriate sexual…

Queens Man Arrested for Sexual Assault on Minors

QUEENS, NY – On Saturday at 5:40 PM, Aaron Gafur, a 27-year-old resident of Queens, was taken into custody by the Special Victims Squad of Queens. The arrest pertains to allegations that…

Middlesex County Resident Convicted in Major Fentanyl and Heroin Distribution Case

NEWARK, NJ – A resident of Middlesex County has been convicted on charges related to a large-scale fentanyl and heroin distribution network. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger confirmed that Kenneth Strickland, 57,…

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South River Man Indicted for Sexual Assaults Against Children

FREEHOLD, NJ — A Monmouth County Grand Jury has indicted Robert L. Wisiak, 45, of South River, on two counts of first-degree aggravated sexual assault involving minors. The indictment, announced by Monmouth…

Suffolk County Man Sentenced to 40 Years for Child Sexual Abuse

CENTER MORICHES, NY—Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced the sentencing of a 36-year-old man from Center Moriches, who has been convicted of Course of Sexual Conduct Against a Child in…

Investigation Underway After Sexual Assault in West New York

WEST NEW YORK, NJ – The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit, in collaboration with the West New York Police Department, is currently investigating a reported sexual assault that occurred in…

Former Correctional Officer Faces Expanded Charges for Sexual Abuse at FCI Dublin

DUBLIN, CA – A federal grand jury issued a superseding indictment against Darrell Wayne Smith, a former correctional officer at Federal Correctional Institution, Dublin, charging him with 15 counts of sexual abuse…

Buffalo Man Pleads Guilty to Sex Trafficking by Coercion

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Steven Gonzalez, also known by multiple aliases including Steven Hernandez and Stevie, 48, of Buffalo, NY, has pleaded guilty to charges of sex trafficking by coercion. The plea was…

Pfeiffer Sentenced to 32-64 Years for Sexual Abuse in Lancaster County

LANCASTER, Pa. — George Pfeiffer, 64, of New Providence, was sentenced today to 32-64 years in a State Correctional Institution following his conviction on numerous sexual abuse charges. The sentencing concludes a…

Charlottesville Man Arrested on Sexual Assault Charges

Albemarle County, VA – The Albemarle County Police Department (ACPD) has made an arrest following a sexual assault investigation that began in early June. John G. Bencid, 25, of Charlottesville, was arrested…

Old Bridge Couple Sentenced for Unlicensed Medical Practice and Sexual Assaults

Old Bridge, NJ – Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Old Bridge Police Chief Thomas J. Montagna announced the sentencing of an Old Bridge couple for their involvement in unlicensed medical practice…

Former High School Band Director Convicted of Sexual Assault in Luzerne County

HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Michelle Henry has confirmed the conviction of Theron Roberts, a former band director at Crestwood High School in Luzerne County, on charges of sexual assault against a…

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