News/Blog categorized: News
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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 »
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Jan 24
Kline & Specter Wins $37.5M For Sex Trafficking Victims
On October 6, 2023, Arbitrator William Ricci announced that the North American Motors Inns, now known as the Philly Inn & Suites, and owner Ramara, Inc., which previously owned the West Philadelphia hotel when the trafficking occurred, as well as … Read more about Kline & Specter Wins $37.5M For Sex Trafficking Victims »
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Jan 24
UPDATE: York County Woman Charged with Prostitution After Allegedly Agreeing to Urinate on Man for Money
As we previously reported, on November 19, 2023, a 34-year-old, York County woman was arrested and charged with prostitution, making a false report, possession of drug paraphernalia, and theft. On January 4, 2024, Judge Jeffrey Oberdorf held the prostitution and drug paraphernalia charges … Read more about UPDATE: York County Woman Charged with Prostitution After Allegedly Agreeing to Urinate on Man for Money »