News/Blog categorized: News
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Nov 21
Lewistown Woman Faces Prostitution Charges
On July 20, 2023, a 52-year-old woman of Lewistown, PA was arrested and charged with prostitution following an FBI human trafficking investigation. An operation conducted with FBI State College, FBI Williamsport, and Mifflin County Regional Police attempted to identify and … Read more about Lewistown Woman Faces Prostitution Charges »
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Nov 12
“Prostitution Sting” in Scranton arrests victim and her trafficker
On Saturday, October 7, 2023, the Scranton Police Department arrested a man and a woman in a prostitution sting. Officers began their investigation by posing as a sex buyer on a website “geared toward prostitution.” After engaging with the woman … Read more about “Prostitution Sting” in Scranton arrests victim and her trafficker »
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Oct 25
Man Arrested in Multi-State Sex Trafficking Ring
On October 12, 2023, the Monroeville District Attorney’s Office charged Donte LaShawn Cole, 28, with a total of 19 counts including: Trafficking in Individuals, Involuntary Servitude, Dealing in the Proceeds of Illegal Activity, and Corrupt Organizations. Cole was arrested by … Read more about Man Arrested in Multi-State Sex Trafficking Ring »
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Oct 25
Man Arrested for Promoting Prostitution in Upper Merion
On September 7, officers of the Upper Merion Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit arrested two individuals. One woman was taken into custody for investigation of an outstanding warrant and Rushane Davis-Morgan was arrested for promoting prostitution. The investigation began while … Read more about Man Arrested for Promoting Prostitution in Upper Merion »
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Oct 25
Fifteen Arrested in Cumberland County Human Trafficking Sting
On October 4, 2023, fifteen men were arrested as part of Cumberland County’s OPERATION: Closed2Trafficking. This operation targets hotels and commercial establishments posing as massage parlors. The fifteen men arrested at the Hampden Township Hotel each sought “female escorts” and … Read more about Fifteen Arrested in Cumberland County Human Trafficking Sting »
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Oct 20
UPDATE: Injustice in the Pennsylvania Legal System
On October 10, 2023, Corey Kolcharno, a Lackawanna County defense attorney and former assistant district attorney, pled guilty to four felony counts of promoting prostitution. Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that he will be sentenced on a later date following … Read more about UPDATE: Injustice in the Pennsylvania Legal System »
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Oct 20
Philadelphia Man Charged After Attempting to Solicit Sex from Agent Posing as Teen Girl
On October 5, 2023, detectives in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania arrested and charged Anthony Smith-Sturgis, 29, for attempting to sexually solicit a minor online. Smith-Sturgis believed he was messaging a 14-year-old girl, but in reality, he was communicating with a detective … Read more about Philadelphia Man Charged After Attempting to Solicit Sex from Agent Posing as Teen Girl »
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Oct 10
Woman Arrested for Trafficking in Somerset County
On September 20, 2023, the Somerset County District Attorney’s Office charged Brittany Blenker, 33, with one count of trafficking in individuals, patronizing victims of human trafficking, and manufacturing, delivering and possessing drugs. Blenker is also facing misdemeanor charges of corruption … Read more about Woman Arrested for Trafficking in Somerset County »
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Oct 02
Tennessee Man’s Charges Withdrawn in Erie County Prostitution Case
On September 13, 2023, the Erie District Attorney’s office, withdrew criminal charges against Shavlis. S. Johnson, 27, for two counts of the following charges; Kidnapping to Facilitate A Felony, Trafficking in Individuals – Recruit/entice/solicit/etc., Trafficking in Individuals – Financial Benefit, … Read more about Tennessee Man’s Charges Withdrawn in Erie County Prostitution Case »
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Oct 01
Constable Facing Over 600 Trafficking and Related Charges
On September 13, 2023, the Chambersburg Police Department charged Pennsylvania State Constable Timothy Heefner, 64, of Chambersburg, PA with over 600 charges related to human trafficking. Heefner was initially elected to serve as State Constable in 2015 and was re-elected … Read more about Constable Facing Over 600 Trafficking and Related Charges »