News/Blog categorized: News
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Oct 25
Erie Undercover Operation Leads to Alleged Trafficker Charged
On September 10, Millcreek police arrested Stephen Houghton, 43, after an undercover operation uncovered suspected sex trafficking in Erie County. Houghton was charged with one count of disorderly conduct and five counts of promoting prostitution, including a felony count of … Read more about Erie Undercover Operation Leads to Alleged Trafficker Charged »
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Oct 23
At What Cost?
Last month, Sydney Sweeney broke the internet. Again. On September 9, Novig, a sports betting platform, released a minute-long ad starring Sydney Sweeney. The ad opens with Sweeney slowly walking down a dark hallway away from the camera. She turns … Read more about At What Cost? »
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Oct 20
Man Charged with Trafficking 16-Year-Old Girl in Warwick Township
On September 1, Vyacheslav Shlovsky, 42, was arraigned before Magisterial District Judge Stacy Wertman on two felony counts of trafficking in individuals, two felony counts of unlawful contact with a minor, a felony count of criminal use of a communication … Read more about Man Charged with Trafficking 16-Year-Old Girl in Warwick Township »
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Oct 17
UPDATE: Lebanon County Illicit Massage Business Raid Results in Human Trafficking Charges
On September 3, the Lebanon County District Attorney’s Office filed 9 felony charges against Na Wei, 41, for her alleged involvement in running the illicit massage business, New Venus Spa. Wei, who is alleged to be the owner of the … Read more about UPDATE: Lebanon County Illicit Massage Business Raid Results in Human Trafficking Charges »
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Oct 12
Dover Airman Arrested for Transporting 15-Year-Old from Pennsylvania to Delaware for Illicit Sexual Conduct
On September 3, Dylan Williams, a 27-year-old active-duty Air Force airman stationed at Dover Air Force Base, made his initial appearance in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware for allegedly raping a Bucks County teen he … Read more about Dover Airman Arrested for Transporting 15-Year-Old from Pennsylvania to Delaware for Illicit Sexual Conduct »
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Oct 05
Two Men Accused of Trafficking Women in Luzerne County Likely to Face 2027 Trials
On September 2, Pennsylvania Senior Deputy Attorney General Zachary M. Wynkoop announced that the Commonwealth plans to seek separate trials for Larry McLeod, 62, of Wilkes-Barre, and Omar Samuel, 48, of Blakeslee, two men accused of trafficking and forcing women … Read more about Two Men Accused of Trafficking Women in Luzerne County Likely to Face 2027 Trials »
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Oct 01
Change in FBI Policy Lifts Ban on Employing Sex Buyers
According to a recent change in the FBI’s hiring policy, applicants are no longer barred from employment if they have a history of buying sex unless they have done so “three or more times.” The new policy, which also relaxes … Read more about Change in FBI Policy Lifts Ban on Employing Sex Buyers »
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Sep 25
State Police Charge Williamsport Woman with Prostitution
On June 9, state troopers arrested a 23-year-old woman after she allegedly offered commercial sex to two undercover officers in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. She has since been charged with prostitution and possession of a controlled substance. She waived her preliminary hearing … Read more about State Police Charge Williamsport Woman with Prostitution »
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Sep 22
NFL 49ers Owner Arrested for Engaging in Prostitution in Ohio
On Sunday, August 23, 49ers owner Jed York, 46, was arrested in Ohio on two misdemeanor charges: engaging in prostitution and possessing criminal tools. York’s arrest came after he responded to an advertisement posted by an agent of the Mahoning … Read more about NFL 49ers Owner Arrested for Engaging in Prostitution in Ohio »
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Sep 18
Mechanicsburg Undercover Operation Leads to Alleged Sex Buyer Charged
On August 18, the Dauphin County District Attorney’s Office charged Gregory Fisher, 53, with numerous crimes after he allegedly attempted to solicit commercial sex from an undercover police officer posing as a minor. Fisher is charged with 16 felonies, including … Read more about Mechanicsburg Undercover Operation Leads to Alleged Sex Buyer Charged »