News/Blog categorized: News
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Aug 05
Woman Faces Prostitution Charges in Allegheny County
A Pittsburgh woman, referred to in the media as the “Monroeville Madam” has been charged with prostitution and possessing instruments of a crime after allegedly arranging to engage in commercial sex with an undercover officer. The woman first gained notoriety … Read more about Woman Faces Prostitution Charges in Allegheny County »
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Jul 22
Man Wanted for Suspected Human Trafficking
Authorities suspect Stephen Higgins is involved in trafficking a 19-year-old woman in Tannersville. He is currently being charged with involuntary servitude, trafficking in individuals, and promoting prostitution in Monroe County. According to WFMZ-TV, a warrant was issued for Higgins following … Read more about Man Wanted for Suspected Human Trafficking »
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Jul 15
5 Harrisburg Men Convicted for Roles in Trafficking Ring
Miguel “Midnight” Arnold of Harrisburg was found guilty of sex trafficking following a federal investigation that confirmed he was part of an operation that exploited more than 20 victims, including one as young as 14-years-old between 2015 and 2016. Arnold … Read more about 5 Harrisburg Men Convicted for Roles in Trafficking Ring »
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Jul 12
Investigation Nets Arrests of Several Sex Buyers in Pittsburgh
On July 2, Pittsburgh police arrested seven people during an undercover investigation into prostitution related activity at a downtown hotel. According to the Post Gazette, undercover officers set up an advertisement on an escort website and immediately began receiving calls … Read more about Investigation Nets Arrests of Several Sex Buyers in Pittsburgh »
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Jul 08
Officer Receives Manual Stimulation, Woman Gets Sentenced
On June 21st, a woman was sentenced to 2 years of ARD (Alternative Rehabilitation Disposition) after “masturbating [an undercover policeman] for several minutes ” in Lancaster County. The criminal complaint alleged that the woman promoted prostitution by managing and supervising the … Read more about Officer Receives Manual Stimulation, Woman Gets Sentenced »
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Jul 02
Bucks County Strip Club Shut Down Following Prostitution Allegations
The Pennsylvania Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement and other governing authorities recently announced that Bristol Township Strip Club, Ballpark Tavern, has been declared a public nuisance by a judge and shut down until further notice. According to the Patch, the … Read more about Bucks County Strip Club Shut Down Following Prostitution Allegations »
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Jun 26
One Sex Buyer Sustains Injuries
An unidentified man was robbed and sustained physical injuries in Upper Saucon Township following an altercation with a woman he allegedly paid for sex and her male accomplice. Several news outlets have reported that the unidentified man arranged to meet … Read more about One Sex Buyer Sustains Injuries »
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Jun 18
Man Trades Firearms for Sexual Contact with Minor
In the small town of Enola, Pennsylvania, just west of Harrisburg, an investigation conducted by the Harrisburg City Bureau of Police and East Pennsboro Township Police Department culminated in the arrest of alleged child sex buyer, Michael S. McCreary (54). … Read more about Man Trades Firearms for Sexual Contact with Minor »
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Jun 13
Duo Charged with Trafficking a 14-Year-Old Girl
According to reports by Trib Live, Davon Allen Fuqua and a Pittsburgh woman have been charged with human trafficking, statutory sexual assault, promoting prostitution, and conspiracy by the Pennsylvania Attorney General. The woman also faces a prostitution charge. In April … Read more about Duo Charged with Trafficking a 14-Year-Old Girl »
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Jun 06
Three Pennsylvania Men Accused of Sexually Exploiting Children
According to Trib Live, 3 Pennsylvania men by the names of David Kent, 24, of Cranberry Township, Steven Sutton, 44, of Prospect, and Thomas Yakemovic III, 30, of West Middlesex, were among 16 arrested on May 17, 2019 in Youngstown … Read more about Three Pennsylvania Men Accused of Sexually Exploiting Children »