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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 »
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Mar 11
UPDATE: Williamsport Man Charged with 67 Additional Counts in Child Sex Trafficking Case After Victim Testifies
On December 23, 22-year-old, Nicholas Peterson, of Lycoming County, was arrested and charged with several crimes after a 14-year-old girl reported multiple instances when Peterson allegedly provided the minor drugs and alcohol in exchange for sexual acts. On February 11, … Read more about UPDATE: Williamsport Man Charged with 67 Additional Counts in Child Sex Trafficking Case After Victim Testifies »
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Mar 03
JetBlue Pilot arrested for Sexual Exploitation of Minor
On February 20, a JetBlue pilot was arrested at Boston Logan International Airport on charges related to the sexual exploitation of a minor. US Customs and Border Protection identified an active warrant against 33 year-old Jeremy Gudorf of Ohio while … Read more about JetBlue Pilot arrested for Sexual Exploitation of Minor »
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Feb 26
How Wealth Fuels Demand for Exploitation: Alexander Brothers Charged in Sex Trafficking Scheme
On December 8, 2024, officials from the FBI and U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York announced charges against real estate brokers Oren and Tal Alexander and their brother Alon for allegedly running a sex trafficking scheme. … Read more about How Wealth Fuels Demand for Exploitation: Alexander Brothers Charged in Sex Trafficking Scheme »
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Feb 26
Scranton Man Charged with Production and Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material
On February 6, Anthony Clyde Hoffman, 29, of Scranton, Pennsylvania, was indicted by a federal grand jury for production and possession of child pornography. According to the prosecution, at the time a search warrant was executed, Hoffman possessed over 800 … Read more about Scranton Man Charged with Production and Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material »
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Feb 26
Two Men Arrested and Charged for Exchanging Methamphetamine for Sexual Services
Lackawanna County recently charged two men in separate incidents for attempting to exchange methamphetamine for sexual services. On January 13, Lackawanna County charged Jason Wood after he allegedly arranged to exchange methamphetamine for sexual services at a Scranton Hotel. He … Read more about Two Men Arrested and Charged for Exchanging Methamphetamine for Sexual Services »
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Feb 25
Scranton Police Department Makes Series of Prostitution Arrests in Spas
In December 2024 and January 2025, the Scranton City Police Department made a series of prostitution arrests at two spas in the area. The first arrests occurred on December 12 following an undercover investigation into suspected prostitution at Harmony Spa … Read more about Scranton Police Department Makes Series of Prostitution Arrests in Spas »