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Mar 28
Human Trafficking Case Results in Probation in Blair County
On February 28, 2024, Nikkia D. Beck, 43, was sentenced to ten years of probation by President Judge Wade A. Kagarise of Blair County after pleading guilty to conspiring to engage in human trafficking, sexual exploitation of children, corruption of … Read more about Human Trafficking Case Results in Probation in Blair County »
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Mar 28
Five Arrested in North Strabane Township Following Prostitution Investigation
On January 23, Homeland Security and local police arrested five individuals in connection with a “prostitution investigation” in North Strabane Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania. The arrests followed searches of two spas, Jin Spa and Yan Spa, by the local North … Read more about Five Arrested in North Strabane Township Following Prostitution Investigation »
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Mar 26
“Don’t Buy Sex in Ohio”: Washington County Official Among Recently Arrested by the Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Task Force
According to Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, the recent arrests made by Ohio’s Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Task Force highlight the “diverse backgrounds of those fueling human trafficking.” Among the arrestees are Patrick Geho, 55, of Washingtonville, Pennsylvania, and David … Read more about “Don’t Buy Sex in Ohio”: Washington County Official Among Recently Arrested by the Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Task Force »
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Mar 26
Lackawanna County Makes Series of Arrests of Men Attempting to Exchange Methamphetamine for Sex
As we previously reported, the Lackawanna County District Attorney’s Office has recently brought several cases against men who all separately attempted to exchange methamphetamine for sex acts after contacting undercover law enforcement. None of the men were charged with human … Read more about Lackawanna County Makes Series of Arrests of Men Attempting to Exchange Methamphetamine for Sex »
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Mar 24
Federal Jury Finds Dauphin County Man Guilty of Attempted Coercion and Enticement of a Minor
On February 13, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced the conviction of Melad Fahmy, 44, of Dauphin County, for attempted coercion and enticement of a minor to engage in prostitution. Fahmy now faces up … Read more about Federal Jury Finds Dauphin County Man Guilty of Attempted Coercion and Enticement of a Minor »
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Mar 24
Power, Privilege, and Politics: The Matt Gaetz Ethics Report
On December 23, 2024, the U.S. House Committee on Ethics released its report regarding sexual misconduct allegations made against Matt Gaetz, a former GOP Florida Congressman that President Donald Trump nominated to be the 87th Attorney General of the United … Read more about Power, Privilege, and Politics: The Matt Gaetz Ethics Report »
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Mar 14
UPDATE: Pittsburgh Resident Pleads Guilty to Sex Trafficking in U.S. District Court
On February 19, Philip Walker, 39, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty to a sex trafficking charge related to him orchestrating a violent, multi-state human trafficking operation. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Pennsylvania reported that Walker pleaded … Read more about UPDATE: Pittsburgh Resident Pleads Guilty to Sex Trafficking in U.S. District Court »
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Mar 14
Berks Man Arrested in “Underage Prostitution Sting”
On February 13, Nicholas P. Timmonds, 33, of Birdsboro, Pennsylvania, was arrested after allegedly attempting to pay for sex with a 17-year-old girl and a 14-year-old girl. As a result, Timmonds faces charges of two counts of unlawful contact with … Read more about Berks Man Arrested in “Underage Prostitution Sting” »
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Mar 14
Pike County Arrests Man for Attempting to Traffic and Rape Minors
On February 12, Jayson Miller, 54, of Red Lion, Pennsylvania, was arrested for allegedly agreeing to pay $200 and travel from York to Pike County to rape a 10-year-old child. Miller was charged with criminal attempt to traffic individuals, criminal … Read more about Pike County Arrests Man for Attempting to Traffic and Rape Minors »
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Mar 14
Wyoming County Man Arrested for Soliciting Sex from a Minor
On January 22, 49, from Mehoopany, Pennsylvania was arraigned on charges of soliciting sex from a minor. The charges include unlawful contact with a minor, furnishing liquor to a minor, and two counts of corruption of minors. The investigation began … Read more about Wyoming County Man Arrested for Soliciting Sex from a Minor »