News/Blog categorized: News
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Feb 25
Man and Woman Charged with Multiple Prostitution Offenses After Routine Traffic Stop in Lycoming County
On January 29, 2024, a Williamsport man identified as Jeremy Draper-Bell, 30, and a 33 year-old Lycoming County woman, were charged with multiple prostitution offenses. The police charged the woman promoting prostitution, conspiracy to promote prostitution, intentional possession of a … Read more about Man and Woman Charged with Multiple Prostitution Offenses After Routine Traffic Stop in Lycoming County »
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Feb 21
Four Trafficking Victims Urge the Third Circuit to Reverse Pennsylvania Policy Which Relieves Hotel Insurers From Sex Trafficking Lawsuits
Between 2017 and 2019, four women filed separate state court suits against the Roosevelt Inn in Philadelphia and the Days Inn where they were sex trafficked. The women alleged that the hotel ignored the clear signs of sex trafficking and … Read more about Four Trafficking Victims Urge the Third Circuit to Reverse Pennsylvania Policy Which Relieves Hotel Insurers From Sex Trafficking Lawsuits »
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Feb 14
Ohio Sting Leads to Arrest of Pennsylvania Man
Adam Hileman, 43, of Brackenridge, Pennsylvania is facing multiple charges in Ohio and Pennsylvania after attempting to pay for sex with a 15-year-old girl and subsequently fleeing from law enforcement officers who were waiting to arrest him. In Ohio, Hileman … Read more about Ohio Sting Leads to Arrest of Pennsylvania Man »
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Feb 13
Five Arrested in Berks County Human Trafficking Task Force Sting
On January 29, 2024, five men were arrested after members of the Berks County District Attorney’s Human Trafficking Task Force conducted an undercover operation to combat the illegal sex trade in Berks County. Detectives began their investigation by posting advertisements … Read more about Five Arrested in Berks County Human Trafficking Task Force Sting »
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Feb 13
Blair County Man Convicted of Child Trafficking and Sexual Assault
On Wednesday, January 24, 2024, Donald Hetrick was convicted of felony human trafficking, conspiracy to commit human trafficking, rape of an unconscious person, statutory sexual assault, sexual exploitation of a minor, and criminal use of a communication facility for his … Read more about Blair County Man Convicted of Child Trafficking and Sexual Assault »
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Feb 13
UPDATE: Family Counselor Facing Various Sex Trafficking Charges and Sexual Abuse of Minors Charges
On January 30, 2024, Latrobe-area family counselor Gregory Miscik, pled guilty to thirteen charges of various sex crimes committed against several of his teenage clients dating back to 2007 . He had been charged with multiple felony counts of sexual assault, … Read more about UPDATE: Family Counselor Facing Various Sex Trafficking Charges and Sexual Abuse of Minors Charges »
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Feb 12
UPDATE: High School Teacher Arrested for Child Sex Trafficking
Earlier this month, former high school teacher and volunteer football coach Michael Feifel, now 56, pleaded guilty to one count each of unlawful contact with a minor- prostitution and criminal use of a communication facility. According to Lehigh County Assistant … Read more about UPDATE: High School Teacher Arrested for Child Sex Trafficking »
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Feb 11
Four Charged in Cumberland County Human Trafficking Investigation
Four individuals have been charged after a Cumberland County human trafficking investigation. The Camp Hill Police Department charged Raynard Lamar Spence, 31, of Hallandale Beach, Florida with Involuntary Servitude, Trafficking in Individuals – Recruit/entice/solicit/etc., and Trafficking in Individuals – Financial … Read more about Four Charged in Cumberland County Human Trafficking Investigation »
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Feb 04
New Jersey Man Who Solicited Sex from a 13-Year-Old Sentenced to Six to Twelve Years
On January 24, 2024, Steven Boutte, a New Jersey resident, was sentenced to six to twelve years in prison for criminal attempt to commit involuntary deviate sexual intercourse with a child, criminal attempt to commit statutory sexual assault, and unlawful … Read more about New Jersey Man Who Solicited Sex from a 13-Year-Old Sentenced to Six to Twelve Years »
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Feb 02
Successful Prosecution of Three Individuals for Child Trafficking/Exploitation Results in Lengthy Prison Sentences
In September of 2023, Sukhjit Singh, 26, and Kunal Bakhru, 43, of Upper Darby Township were convicted in a human trafficking scheme involving an 11-year-old girl. The two defendants conspired to sell the young girl for Singh’s sexual gratification. Following … Read more about Successful Prosecution of Three Individuals for Child Trafficking/Exploitation Results in Lengthy Prison Sentences »