Items written by Shea Rhodes

• Five Cumberland County Massage Parlors Busted in Human Trafficking Sting

  Date: September 12, 2023

  On August 31, 2023, Cumberland County law enforcement authorities arrested and charged Min Dong, 54, of Camp Hill, with multiple counts of Operating a Corrupt Organization, Dealing in Unlawful Proceeds, Prostitution, and Trafficking in Persons. Dong is currently being held … Read more about Five Cumberland County Massage Parlors Busted in Human Trafficking Sting »

• Three Individuals Charged with Multiple Counts of Trafficking in Individuals in Lycoming County 

  Date: September 11, 2023

  On August 24, 2023, the Williamsport police department charged Jennifer Lynn Gibbs, 36, of Williamsport, Pennsylvania with multiple counts of Trafficking in Individuals, Prostitution, and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Gibbs is currently being held in Lycoming County Prison … Read more about Three Individuals Charged with Multiple Counts of Trafficking in Individuals in Lycoming County  »

• Tennessee Man Charged with Trafficking Two Women

  Date: August 9, 2023

  On July 27, 2023, Pennsylvania State Investigators charged Shavalis S. Johnson, 27, of Memphis, with multiple counts of Trafficking in Persons, Involuntary Servitude, Kidnapping, and Prostitution. Johnson is being held in Erie County Prison on $400,000 bond. Police responded to … Read more about Tennessee Man Charged with Trafficking Two Women »

• Pittsburgh Police “Cracking Down” on Drugs and Prostitution

  Date: August 4, 2023

  According to a July 28, 2023 report from the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Pittsburgh police have been conducting a Narcotics and Vice operation in response to complaints about drug use, drug trafficking, and other conduct in downtown Pittsburgh. Since June 28, the … Read more about Pittsburgh Police “Cracking Down” on Drugs and Prostitution »

• Humanizing the Victims in the Gilgo Beach Murders

  Date: August 4, 2023

  On July 13th, 2023, Rex Heuermann, 59, was arrested and charged with the murders of three women – Amber Lynn Costello, 27; Melissa Barthelemy, 24; and Megan Waterman, 22 – whose bodies were found in Gilgo Beach, New York between … Read more about Humanizing the Victims in the Gilgo Beach Murders »

• High School Teacher Arrested for Child Sex Trafficking

  Date: August 4, 2023

  On Monday, July 10, Pennridge School District in Bucks County announced that Michael Feifel, 55, was removed from his position as a volunteer football coach for the district after they became aware that he was arrested during an investigation into … Read more about High School Teacher Arrested for Child Sex Trafficking »

• Nine Sex Buyers Arrested in Cumberland County

  Date: July 31, 2023

  On June 29, 2023, during a sting operation designed to target sex buyers conducted by the Pennsylvania State Police Carlisle Criminal Investigation Unit, the Cumberland County District Attorney’s Office Criminal Investigation Division, the Hampden Township Police Department, and the Shippensburg … Read more about Nine Sex Buyers Arrested in Cumberland County »

• Woman Arrested in Prostitution Sting Withdraws Guilty Plea

  Date: July 18, 2023

  On June 20, 2023, a woman arrested during a 2021 prostitution sting for several charges, including receiving stolen property, carrying a firearm without a license, and prostitution withdrew her guilty plea. During a sentencing hearing in front of the Honorable … Read more about Woman Arrested in Prostitution Sting Withdraws Guilty Plea »

• Philadelphia Man Arrested for Alleged Attempt to Sexually Assault a 13-Year-Old Girl

  Date: July 13, 2023

  On June 2, 2023, Bensalem Police arrested John Delgado, 44, of Philadelphia was arrested and charged with criminal attempted involuntary deviate sexual intercourse with a person less than 16 years of age, unlawful contact with a minor,  and related charges … Read more about Philadelphia Man Arrested for Alleged Attempt to Sexually Assault a 13-Year-Old Girl »

• UPDATE: Three Charged in Human Trafficking Ring Operating Out of Berks County

  Date: July 13, 2023

  On Tuesday, May 23, 2023, Hector M. Rivera was sentenced to 33 ½ to 69 years in prison following his conviction% of 14 charges including human trafficking. He will also be required to register as a sex offender for 15 … Read more about UPDATE: Three Charged in Human Trafficking Ring Operating Out of Berks County »