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Canadian Man Traveled To Frederick Intending To Sexually Abuse Minor, Police Say Canadian Man Traveled To Frederick Intending To Sexually Abuse Minor, Police Say
Canadian Man Traveled To Frederick Intending To Sexually Abuse Minor, Police Say A man who traveled from Canada to Maryland with the intention of sexually abusing a minor is behind bars, authorities announced. Mark Douglas Pridgeon, 49, of Nova Scotia, Canada, is facing charges after being apprehended by members of the Frederick Police Department late last month. According to police, investigators learned that Pridgeon had traveled to the United States on multiple occasions for business purposes.  During a trip to Maryland in September, police became aware of potential criminal activity involving Pridgeon, who returned to the state on Tuesday, Oct. 21, and ch…
Trump Threatens to Deploy National Guard To ‘Beautify’ Crime-Ridden DC Trump Threatens to Deploy National Guard To ‘Beautify’ Crime-Ridden DC
Trump Threatens to Deploy National Guard To ‘Beautify’ Crime-Ridden DC President Donald Trump is doubling down on his threats to take over Washington, DC, amid a spike in youth crime. The latest call from the president comes after a former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) employee was assaulted by a group of teenagers during a violent carjacking. It was just the latest instance of violence involving minors in DC — who do not face as strict criminal charges as adults would under the current law, something that Trump took umbrage to. In a fiery Truth Social post shared Tuesday, Trump slammed the District’s handling of what he called “out-of-control” v…
Mormon Missionary Charged With Assaulting 14 Boys Caught In PA After Years Fleeing: DOJ Mormon Missionary Charged With Assaulting 14 Boys Caught In PA After Years Fleeing: DOJ
Mormon Missionary Charged With Assaulting 14 Boys Caught In PA After Years Fleeing: DOJ A former Mormon missionary who fled trial after allegedly sexually abusing 14 boys in Tonga was arrested in Pennsylvania, the U.S. Department of Justice announced on Thursday, July 24. William James Purdy, 28, of West Valley, Utah, was taken into custody in Pittsburgh after being indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of sexually exploiting minors overseas. Purdy traveled to Tonga in 2017 as part of a mission with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, according to court documents. While there, he allegedly groomed and sexually abused multiple boys—some of whom lived with him…
Teacher Sexually Abused Minor On School Property In Maryland: Officials Teacher Sexually Abused Minor On School Property In Maryland: Officials
Teacher Sexually Abused Minor On School Property In Maryland: Officials A Baltimore County public school teacher is behind bars without bond after being charged with sexually abusing a minor on school property, police announced. Sean Brooks, 40, was arrested by detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department’s Crimes Against Children Unit, the agency said on Tuesday, June 11. The charges stem from “alleged crimes that occurred on school premises,” investigators said. Brooks is currently being held at the Baltimore County Detention Center. Police did not identify the school where the abuse is alleged to have taken place. No other information has been re…
Man Travels 2,000 Miles To Assault Minor, Walks Into Police Trap In DMV Man Travels 2,000 Miles To Assault Minor, Walks Into Police Trap In DMV
Man Travels 2,000 Miles To Assault Minor, Walks Into Police Trap In DMV A Utah man who thought he was meeting a minor in Virginia was instead met by undercover detectives in a sting operation targeting online predators, officials announced. Jonathan Craig O’Neil, 39, was arrested on Saturday, March 16 after he traveled to Fairfax County to sexually assault a minor, according to Fairfax County police. O’Neil had been communicating online with individuals he believed to be underage, but, in fact, were detectives from the department’s Child Exploitation Unit who were on the other end, police said.  When he arrived in Virginia, officers were waiting. His arr…
Church Teacher Sexually Abused Four Children In Maryland: State's Attorney Church Teacher Sexually Abused Four Children In Maryland: State's Attorney
Church Teacher Sexually Abused Four Children In Maryland: State's Attorney A former teacher at a Montgomery County church admitted to sexually abusing minors, authorities announced on Monday. Germantown resident Ervin Alfaro-Lopez, 34, pleaded guilty on Feb. 10 to one count of sex abuse of a minor and three counts of third-degree sex offense following his arrest last year. In May of 2023, a victim reported being sexually assaulted by Alfaro-Lopez when he was her teacher at a church located in the 15700 block of Crabbs Branch Way in Derwood.  Following the initial complaint, three additional victims came forward, prosecutors said.  Each of the…
High School Teacher, Coach In Maryland Accused Of Sexually Abusing Minor, Police Say High School Teacher, Coach In Maryland Accused Of Sexually Abusing Minor, Police Say
High School Teacher, Coach In Maryland Accused Of Sexually Abusing Minor, Police Say A 38-year-old teacher in Maryland has been arrested for allegedly sexually abusing a minor, police announced on Sunday. On Friday, Carlos Arroyo was arrested by detectives with the Baltimore County Crimes Against Children Unit following allegations of sexual misconduct involving a juvenile, according to authorities. Arroyo is a teacher at Randallstown High School, police noted. Randallstown High School Google Maps street view He has been charged with two felonies, which include sexual abuse of a minor and third-degree sexual offense, as well as two misdemeanor offenses. …
Former Maryland HS Track Coach Sentenced For Sexually Abusing Teen Athlete Former Maryland HS Track Coach Sentenced For Sexually Abusing Teen Athlete
Former Maryland HS Track Coach Sentenced For Sexually Abusing Teen Athlete A former high school track coach in Maryland has been sentenced for the sexual abuse of a teen athlete, authorities said on Wednesday, Feb. 14. Giovanni Reumante, 34, of Takoma Park, was sentenced to five years with all but one year suspended and three years of supervised probation upon release, the the Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office announced. He has waived two years of credit for time served as part of his plea agreement and will be registered a sex offender for life upon his release. Reumante started working as a track and field coach at Northwood High School in 2013. He ha…
Former Middle School Teacher Accused Of Sexually Abusing Student In Maryland, Police Say Former Middle School Teacher Accused Of Sexually Abusing Student In Maryland, Police Say
Former Middle School Teacher Accused Of Sexually Abusing Student In Maryland, Police Say A former middle school teacher in Montgomery County is facing a host of charges for allegedly sexually abusing a former student, authorities announced. Melissa Marie Curtis, 31, of Upper Marlboro, has been arrested and charged with multiple sexual offenses for engaging in inappropriate acts with a minor, though the investigation into her actions is ongoing, according to the Montgomery County Department of Police. Last month, police launched an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse that happened years ago after a now-adult man came forward and said that he had been abused by Curtis …
Juvenile Girl Killed In Maryland Shooting: Police Juvenile Girl Killed In Maryland Shooting: Police
Juvenile Girl Killed In Maryland Shooting: Police The fatal shooting of a minor in Maryland is under investigation, according to police. Officers from the Prince George’s County Police Department responded to the scene of a shooting in the 3400 block of Curtis Drive on Sunday, Aug. 28, officials said. Upon arrival, police say that officers located a juvenile girl outside the scene who had been shot multiple times. The girl was taken to an area hospital where she was later pronounced dead. “At this time, we do not believe this was a random incident,” police posted online. "Those involved likely knew of each other.” At this time, we…
Juvenile Suspect Apprehended In Connection To Two Sexual Assaults In Maryland, Police Say Juvenile Suspect Apprehended In Connection To Two Sexual Assaults In Maryland, Police Say
Juvenile Suspect Apprehended In Connection To Two Sexual Assaults In Maryland, Police Say A minor is in custody following two sexual assaults in Owings Mills earlier this week, authorities say. The young suspect was apprehended on the morning of Tuesday, Aug. 23 after reports of the assaults the previous two nights in the Lakeside Boulevard area of Owings Mills, according to Baltimore County police. The first assault occurred around 11:45 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 21 with the second assault happening around 10:30 p.m., Monday, Aug. 22, police say. The suspect has been charged as an adult with first degree rape, second degree rape, kidnapping and armed robbery. They are being held…