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Sep 20
UPDATE: Five Cumberland County Massage Parlors Busted in Human Trafficking Sting
On Tuesday, September 5, 2023, Zigui “Lisa” Zheng, 47, of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania was the second person arrested in Cumberland County’s OPERATION: Closed2Trafficking. Zheng was arrested and charged with multiple counts of Operating a Corrupt Organization, Dealing in Unlawful Proceeds, Prostitution, … Read more about UPDATE: Five Cumberland County Massage Parlors Busted in Human Trafficking Sting »
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Sep 12
Man Arrested at Bucks County Hotel for Sex Trafficking
On August 31, 2023, the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office charged Dennis Ruoff, 49, with two counts of Trafficking in Individuals, Promoting Prostitution, Aggravated Indecent Assault and Indecent Assault, along with one count of Possession of a Controlled Substance with … Read more about Man Arrested at Bucks County Hotel for Sex Trafficking »
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Sep 12
Five Cumberland County Massage Parlors Busted in Human Trafficking Sting
On August 31, 2023, Cumberland County law enforcement authorities arrested and charged Min Dong, 54, of Camp Hill, with multiple counts of Operating a Corrupt Organization, Dealing in Unlawful Proceeds, Prostitution, and Trafficking in Persons. Dong is currently being held … Read more about Five Cumberland County Massage Parlors Busted in Human Trafficking Sting »
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Sep 11
Three Individuals Charged with Multiple Counts of Trafficking in Individuals in Lycoming County
On August 24, 2023, the Williamsport police department charged Jennifer Lynn Gibbs, 36, of Williamsport, Pennsylvania with multiple counts of Trafficking in Individuals, Prostitution, and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Gibbs is currently being held in Lycoming County Prison … Read more about Three Individuals Charged with Multiple Counts of Trafficking in Individuals in Lycoming County »
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Aug 09
Tennessee Man Charged with Trafficking Two Women
On July 27, 2023, Pennsylvania State Investigators charged Shavalis S. Johnson, 27, of Memphis, with multiple counts of Trafficking in Persons, Involuntary Servitude, Kidnapping, and Prostitution. Johnson is being held in Erie County Prison on $400,000 bond. Police responded to … Read more about Tennessee Man Charged with Trafficking Two Women »
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Aug 04
Pittsburgh Police “Cracking Down” on Drugs and Prostitution
According to a July 28, 2023 report from the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Pittsburgh police have been conducting a Narcotics and Vice operation in response to complaints about drug use, drug trafficking, and other conduct in downtown Pittsburgh. Since June 28, the … Read more about Pittsburgh Police “Cracking Down” on Drugs and Prostitution »
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Aug 04
Humanizing the Victims in the Gilgo Beach Murders
On July 13th, 2023, Rex Heuermann, 59, was arrested and charged with the murders of three women – Amber Lynn Costello, 27; Melissa Barthelemy, 24; and Megan Waterman, 22 – whose bodies were found in Gilgo Beach, New York between … Read more about Humanizing the Victims in the Gilgo Beach Murders »
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Aug 04
High School Teacher Arrested for Child Sex Trafficking
On Monday, July 10, Pennridge School District in Bucks County announced that Michael Feifel, 55, was removed from his position as a volunteer football coach for the district after they became aware that he was arrested during an investigation into … Read more about High School Teacher Arrested for Child Sex Trafficking »
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Jul 31
Nine Sex Buyers Arrested in Cumberland County
On June 29, 2023, during a sting operation designed to target sex buyers conducted by the Pennsylvania State Police Carlisle Criminal Investigation Unit, the Cumberland County District Attorney’s Office Criminal Investigation Division, the Hampden Township Police Department, and the Shippensburg … Read more about Nine Sex Buyers Arrested in Cumberland County »
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Jul 18
Woman Arrested in Prostitution Sting Withdraws Guilty Plea
On June 20, 2023, a woman arrested during a 2021 prostitution sting for several charges, including receiving stolen property, carrying a firearm without a license, and prostitution withdrew her guilty plea. During a sentencing hearing in front of the Honorable … Read more about Woman Arrested in Prostitution Sting Withdraws Guilty Plea »