Ohio corrections officer indicted for sexual abuse of federal inmate
CLEVELAND, OH — A federal grand jury in Cleveland has indicted Damon K. Perry, 52, of Youngstown, on charges of sexually abusing a female inmate under his supervision at the…
CLEVELAND, OH — A federal grand jury in Cleveland has indicted Damon K. Perry, 52, of Youngstown, on charges of sexually abusing a female inmate under his supervision at the…
HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry, alongside the Pennsylvania State Police, has announced charges against Stephen J. Carroll, a former Lackawanna County police officer and school resource officer at…
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…
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Noel Olivera-Diaz, 32, has been incarcerated in Ocean County as of Saturday on multiple charges of child abuse, cruelty, and neglect, according to county inmate records.…
FREEHOLD, N.J. — A Farmingdale man who serves as a Board of Education member and a school crossing guard has been charged with possessing child sexual abuse materials, Monmouth County…
OAKLAND, NJ — A 36-year-old woman from Oakland has been charged with endangering the welfare of a child and simple assault following an investigation by local authorities and the Bergen…
The Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office (LPO), which has seen its budget grow to over $400 billion under the Biden administration, is at risk of mismanagement and potential waste,…
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Myersville Man Sentenced for Child Sexual Abuse
**Frederick, MD** – A Myersville man has been sentenced to 11 years in the Division of Corrections following a conviction for sex abuse of a minor. On Monday, Judge Julie Minner of the Frederick County Circuit Court delivered a sentence of 25 years, suspending all but 11 years for Jan Anthony Sleets, aged 46. Sleets entered a guilty plea on June 24.
The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office initially began investigating the case in 2016, suspending it due to the victim’s young age. The investigation was reopened in 2021, revealing that the abuse occurred when the victim was three years old.
State’s Attorney Charlie Smith emphasized the importance of protecting vulnerable victims, particularly children. Chief ASA Carpenter successfully addressed challenges in the case, demonstrating the office’s commitment to community safety.
Upon completion of his prison term, Sleets will face five years of supervised probation. Additionally, he will be registered as a lifetime sex offender. Chief Assistant State’s Attorney, Special Victims Unit, Lindsey Carpenter, represented the state in the proceedings.
Monrovia Man Sentenced for Assault and Child Abuse
**Frederick, MD** – Christopher Kraft, aged 46, from Monrovia, MD, was sentenced on Tuesday by Judge Scott Rolle for a series of offenses including First Degree Assault, Second Degree Child Abuse, Second Degree Assault, and Neglect of a Child. This sentencing followed a September 25th jury verdict, which found Kraft guilty after a three-day trial in Frederick Circuit Court.
Kraft received a 25-year sentence for First Degree Assault, though 17 years will be served in the Division of Corrections as the remainder was suspended. An additional 15-year sentence for Second Degree Child Abuse was also suspended, set to run consecutively. Concurrent sentences were given for Second Degree Assault and Neglect offenses.
The charges stem from a March 3rd incident in which deputies from the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office conducted a welfare check on a child. During this check, witnesses reported that Kraft had struck the child and engaged in other violent acts. Further investigation unearthed a previous incident involving Kraft threatening the child with a firearm.
Upon completing his sentence, Kraft will undergo four years of supervised probation with strict conditions such as no contact with the victim. Assistant State’s Attorney
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A man linked to a series of sex offenses spanning three years has been arrested, Metropolitan Police announced Thursday, marking a major breakthrough in a high-profile investigation.…
Rockland County Corrections Officer Arrested on Child Sex Abuse Material Charges
**Rockland County, NY** – Daniel Dworkin, 44, of Valley Cottage, New York and a Sergeant at the Rockland County Jail, was arrested Monday. The Rockland County District Attorney’s Office charged him with 51 counts each of promoting and possessing a sexual performance by a child.
The case began with a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, leading to searches of Dworkin’s residence and electronic devices. The investigation was conducted by the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and included local law enforcement support.
District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II expressed the seriousness of the charges, given Dworkin’s role in law enforcement. He affirmed a commitment to child protection and accountability in the legal process.
Dworkin was arraigned in Clarkstown Justice Court, where bail was set at $500,000 cash, $1 million bond, or $1.5 million partially secured bond. The proceedings will continue on November 25, with Gerard M. Damiani III and Joseph Santangelo as prosecutors.
Union City Man Arrested for Possession of Child Abuse Material
**Union City, NJ** – A Union City man, Carlos Manzini, 76, has been arrested by the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office following an investigation by the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. The arrest took place on Tuesday at a residence on 33rd Street in Union City.
The charges against Manzini include Endangering the Welfare of a Child/Possession of Child Sex Abuse Material, a second-degree crime. After the arrest, he was transported to the Hudson County Correctional Facility, awaiting his first court appearance.
The case began on March 20, when the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office received a tip about the uploading of child sex abuse material from an electronic device. Detective work revealed hundreds of abusive materials on Manzini’s computer.
Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez credited multiple law enforcement units, including the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, Special Victims Unit, Cyber Crimes Unit, and Union City Police Department, for their roles in the investigation and arrest. The charge remains an accusation, and Manzini is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
ATHENS, Ohio – Robert J. Collins, 62, of Glouster, Ohio, appeared in Athens County Court of Common Pleas on Tuesday on a 21-count indictment alleging a series of sexual crimes…
COATESVILLE, Pa. — A Coatesville man has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to aggravated animal cruelty following a disturbing case of abuse involving a dog named Ava. Curtis…
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby announced Tuesday that he is stepping down from his position due to a church abuse scandal, according to a statement. The archbishop emphasized his sense…
CUMBERLAND, Md. — A 19-year-old Cumberland woman is facing attempted murder charges after allegedly attempting to smother an infant, according to local police. On November 5, officers from the Cumberland…
Spring Valley Man Pleads Guilty to Sexual Abuse of Minor
**Spring Valley, NY** – Luis Quinac-Morales, 41, from Spring Valley, New York, has pled guilty to Course of Sexual Conduct in the First Degree. This plea was entered on Wednesday before Judge Anne B. Bianchi in Rockland County Court.
Since 2016, Quinac-Morales engaged in repeated sexual abuse of a 12-year-old girl in Spring Valley. Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II confirmed the charges, highlighting the abuse involved sexual intercourse.
District Attorney Walsh expressed commitment to protecting children with resources and collaboration from law enforcement at various levels. The investigation involved the Spring Valley Police Department and the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office Special Investigations and Special Victims units.
Quinac-Morales pled guilty before a jury trial could commence. He faces a nine-year state prison term with a 20-year post-release supervision and mandatory sex offender registration. Sentencing is set for January 14, 2025.
Pennsylvania Man Sentenced for Child Sex Abuse in Maryland
**Frederick, MD** – Rory Littleton Sanders, a 44-year-old from Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to 25 years in the Maryland Division of Corrections, with 20 years to be served without suspension, for the sex abuse of a minor. The sentencing was handed down by Judge Scott Rolle in Frederick County Circuit Court on Monday for conduct occurring in Frederick County, Maryland, between 2010 and 2014.
The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office began investigating Sanders in July 2021 after a report to Pennsylvania authorities about offenses in both states. Sanders admitted to these crimes. He already pled guilty to forcible rape and three counts of corruption of a minor in Pennsylvania, for which he began serving a 13-26 year sentence prior to his extradition to Maryland.
On July 31, Sanders entered a plea of guilty to one count of child sex abuse before Judge Rolle. His sentencing in Maryland was initially postponed to Monday. State’s Attorney Charlie Smith emphasized the lasting impact of such offenses on victims and affirmed that incarceration is only the beginning of the victims’ recovery.
Judge Rolle specified that the Maryland sentence will run consecutively after Sanders’ Pennsylvania sentence
MINEOLA, N.Y. — A 65-year-old man from Roosevelt has been indicted on manslaughter charges in connection with the death of his 85-year-old mother, while his sister faces charges for alleged…
LANCASTER, PA – Norman Aviles-Garriga, a former elder of the Jehovah’s Witnesses, has been sentenced to 11.5 to 23 years in prison for the sexual abuse of three children that…
PHILADELPHIA — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials have deported Romeo Pop Sacui, a Guatemalan national wanted in his home country on multiple charges, including child abuse and violence…
Brooklyn Baseball Coach Faces Sexual Abuse Charges
**Brooklyn, NY** – A Brooklyn baseball coach has been indicted for multiple sexual abuse charges involving seven teenage players, as announced by District Attorney Eric Gonzalez on Thursday. Nicolas Morton, 31, allegedly conducted the abusive acts during practices with a travel baseball team and as the head coach at The Packer Collegiate Institute. The victims were between the ages of 12 and 14. Morton is accused of making sexual comments, insisting players expose themselves, and touching their intimate parts on several occasions.
Morton was arraigned before Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Donald Leo and faces a 20-count indictment. The charges include second-degree course of sexual conduct against a child, various degrees of sexual abuse, endangering the welfare of a child, forcible touching, and unlawful imprisonment. Morton was granted bail at $75,000 cash or $150,000 bond, with a court date scheduled for December 13.
According to the investigation, the alleged incidents took place between early 2023 and the summer of 2024. The accusations include asking to see the boys’ pubic hair, touching their genitals over and under clothes, and using coercive tactics to obtain compliance. These acts reportedly occurred
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Frankford, DE – Delaware State Police have taken into custody 80-year-old Priscilla Schoolfield from Frankford, Delaware, in connection with an incident of child abuse on a school bus. Schoolfield, a…