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Missouri Couple Groomed, Abducted Virginia Teen Before Sexually Abusing Her For Days: DOJ Missouri Couple Groomed, Abducted Virginia Teen Before Sexually Abusing Her For Days: DOJ
Missouri Couple Groomed, Abducted Virginia Teen Before Sexually Abusing Her For Days: DOJ A Virginia teenager thought she was talking to friends online. Instead, federal prosecutors say she was being groomed by a Missouri couple who spent weeks manipulating her before driving to Virginia, picking her up near her home, and sexually abusing her for days across state lines. Now, nearly two years later, both are heading to prison for decades. Justin Johiah Cutright, 41, was sentenced to 45 years behind bars, while his wife, Christin Marie Cutright, 33, received 27 years for their roles in the scheme involving a 13-year-old Virginia girl, according to federal authorities. Specifica…
Global Child Porn Ring Busted: Maryland Man Accused Of Directing Exploitation Online Global Child Porn Ring Busted: Maryland Man Accused Of Directing Exploitation Online
Global Child Porn Ring Busted: Maryland Man Accused Of Directing Exploitation Online A Maryland man linked to a global sexual exploitation ring is facing a host of child porn charges, authorities announced. Linthicum Heights resident Philip Andrew Turner, 46, was arrested in Anne Arundel County following an investigation into the production and possession of child pornography, according to state police on Tuesday, Oct. 28. Beginning in 2024, officials said that Homeland Security Investigators in Maryland began identifying individuals connected to the sexual trafficking of children in the Philippines. Investigators said that the identified traffickers were utilizi…
Peeping Tom Admits To Filming Himself Sexually Abusing Sleeping 11-Year-Old In Maryland: DOJ Peeping Tom Admits To Filming Himself Sexually Abusing Sleeping 11-Year-Old In Maryland: DOJ
Peeping Tom Admits To Filming Himself Sexually Abusing Sleeping 11-Year-Old In Maryland: DOJ A man who filmed himself sexually abusing his sleeping underage victim in Maryland is facing decades in prison, federal authorities announced. Zachary Anthony Campbell, 33, of Baltimore, pleaded guilty to sexually exploiting a minor following an investigation into claims of abuse involving hidden cameras and child porn, according to the DOJ. According to his guilty plea, Campbell admitted to sexually abusing an 11 year old, and on at least two occasions in October 2023 and February 2024, he recorded a video of himself sexually abusing the victim who appeared to be sleeping. Prosecuto…
Teen Posted Babysitting Job Ad — Then NJ Man Extorted Sexual Photos Of Her: Prosecutor Teen Posted Babysitting Job Ad — Then NJ Man Extorted Sexual Photos Of Her: Prosecutor
Teen Posted Babysitting Job Ad — Then NJ Man Extorted Sexual Photos Of Her: Prosecutor A 45-year-old New Jersey man was arrested and charged after he sexually exploited a 14-year-old girl in Idaho whom he'd found via a babysitting ad she posted online, authorities announced Wednesday, July 23. A mother reported to police in Idaho that her teen daughter posted an advertisement seeking babysitting opportunities and was contacted by Travis Reisen, of Trenton, Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta Marbrey said. Reisen proceeded to engage in a sexually explicit conversation with her and extorted images and video from her portraying her in a sexually explicit manner, Marbrey said. …
Maryland Man Who Tried To Hide 600+ Child Porn Files—Then Showed Cops His Phone Learns Fate Maryland Man Who Tried To Hide 600+ Child Porn Files—Then Showed Cops His Phone Learns Fate
Maryland Man Who Tried To Hide 600+ Child Porn Files—Then Showed Cops His Phone Learns Fate Mark Rice tried to pull a fast one on investigators in Maryland, but he was ultimately busted with hundreds of child porn files, federal authorities say. Now, he will have decades in prison to think about his actions. A CyberTip from Reddit to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) in April 2023 led to the Elkton resident's conviction on multiple offenses following a lengthy investigation, officials announced earlier this year. Specifically, Rice pleaded guilty to federal charges of production and distribution of child sexual abuse material. On Thursday, …
Former Frederick County Man Who Sexually Exploited Girl For 18 Months Learns Prison Fate Former Frederick County Man Who Sexually Exploited Girl For 18 Months Learns Prison Fate
William Joseph Murrow Sentenced For Sexually Exploiting Girl A former Maryland man will spend decades in prison for sexually exploiting a young girl, authorities announced. William Joseph Murrow, 43, formerly of Frederick County, was sentenced to 25 years in prison for preying on a girl under the age of 18 until her mother caught wind of his actions, federal officials say. According to court documents, Murrow sexually abused and exploited a minor by soliciting images and engaging in sexual acts with her.  The abuse occurred for more than 18 months, ending when the child’s mother discovered the abuse and reported it to the police.  When he…
Maryland Sex Offender Who Documented Abuse Images Of Young Children Learns Prison Fate Maryland Sex Offender Who Documented Abuse Images Of Young Children Learns Prison Fate
Maryland Sex Offender Who Documented Abuse Images Of Young Children Learns Prison Fate A Maryland man will spend the next 35 years behind bars after sexually abusing two young girls and creating child sexual abuse material with them, federal authorities announced. Gary Hammond Jackson III, 33, of Pasadena, was sentenced to 35 years in federal prison and a lifetime of supervised release for the sexual exploitation of a minor and for committing a felony involving a minor as a registered sex offender, according to the US Attorney's Office. Jackson had previously been convicted of a fourth-degree sex offense and second-degree assault for sexually abusing a 6-year-old victim in An…
Convicted Sex Offender In Maryland Gets Decades In Prison For Preying On Minors Online: Feds Convicted Sex Offender In Maryland Gets Decades In Prison For Preying On Minors Online: Feds
Convicted Sex Offender In Maryland Gets Decades In Prison For Preying On Minors Online: Feds A previously convicted sex offender in Maryland who targeted underage girls using online apps is going to spend decades in prison, federal authorities announced. Beltsville resident Brian Patrick Werth, 40, has been sentenced to 37 years in prison after being convicted by a jury at a three-day trial for producing child sexual abuse material. Werth was convicted of coercing and enticing a minor to engage in sexually explicit conduct and engaging with a minor as a registered sex offender. According to court documents, between January 2021 and June 2021, Werth communicated with unde…
Twice-Convicted Sex Offender From Maryland Gets Life For Exploiting 16 Children: Feds Twice-Convicted Sex Offender From Maryland Gets Life For Exploiting 16 Children: Feds
Twice-Convicted Sex Offender From Maryland Gets Life For Exploiting 16 Children: Feds A twice-convicted sex offender in Maryland who sexually abused more than a dozen minors is set to spend the rest of his life in prison, federal authorities announced on Wednesday. Gary Rocky Jones, 43, of Baltimore, was sentenced by a judge to life in federal prison, followed by a lifetime of supervised release, for the sexual exploitation of 16 minors.  According to prosecutors, two times between 2014 and 2015, Jones produced images and videos of a young boy - who was between the ages of 14 and 15 at the time - to engage in sexually explicit conduct. Additionally, as detail…
Convicted Sex Offender In Maryland Gets 40 Years For Sexually Exploiting Minor With Wife: Feds Convicted Sex Offender In Maryland Gets 40 Years For Sexually Exploiting Minor With Wife: Feds
Convicted Sex Offender In Maryland Gets 40 Years For Sexually Exploiting Minor With Wife: Feds A man who repeatedly sexually abused a prepubescent minor with his wife in Maryland while documenting it will spend decades in prison, federal authorities announced on Wednesday. Aberdeen resident Nicholas Paul Bryson, 41, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of sexual exploitation by a minor. According to his plea agreement, between 2011 and 2013, Bryson and wife Heather Clark, "repeatedly sexually abused a prepubescent minor in their care and produced numerous sexually explicit videos and images of the abuse."  During a search by federal offic…
Maryland Man With Penchant For Prepubescent Porn Admits To Child Porn Charges In DC: Feds Maryland Man With Penchant For Prepubescent Porn Admits To Child Porn Charges In DC: Feds
Maryland Man With Penchant For Prepubescent Porn Admits To Child Porn Charges In DC: Feds A 20-year-old Maryland man who was arrested by the FBI in DC for discussing and distributing child porn to an undercover agent has copped to the crime, federal authorities say. Silver Spring resident Joseph Ruben Baer pleaded guilty to federal child pornography charges following his arrest during a lengthy investigation that found he distributed video files depicting the sexual exploitation of underage boys through a social media app. According to prosecutors, early this year, a member of the FBI–Metropolitan Police Department Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force wa…
Second 'Traveler' Targeted Teen For Sex In Maryland Within One Week, Sheriff Says Second 'Traveler' Targeted Teen For Sex In Maryland Within One Week, Sheriff Says
Second 'Traveler' Targeted Teen For Sex In Maryland Within One Week, Sheriff Says Another sexual predator is behind bars in Frederick County after preying on a teenage girl online, authorities announced on Friday. Middle River resident Brian Williams, 37, is facing a host of charges after being caught by investigators after they were tipped off about a 15-year-old girl who was sexually involved with a grown man. During the investigation, members of the Frederick County Sheriff's Office uncovered multiple messages that showed Williams soliciting the teen for sexual acts, the two exchanging explicit images, and he had sex with the girl in Frederick County, according to off…
Man Who Wanted To 'Make Love' With Teen He Met On Snapchat Sentenced To Prison Time In MD Man Who Wanted To 'Make Love' With Teen He Met On Snapchat Sentenced To Prison Time In MD
Man Who Wanted To 'Make Love' With Teen He Met On Snapchat Sentenced To Prison Time In MD A Maryland man who preyed on a Washington, DC teen will spend years behind bars after targeting the girl on social media, federal authorities announced. Jonathan Willis, 37, of North Bethesda, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for the coercion and enticement of a 14-year-old online after he repeatedly shared unwanted pictures with the girl and attempting to persuade her to head across state lines for sexual activity. According to court documents, in March last year, Willis began to communicate with the girl through Snapchat, offering to pay her cash for sexually explicit photos. He also s…
Former Maryland SWAT Officer Admits To Setting Up 'Spy' Cameras In Bathroom To Peep At Minors Former Maryland SWAT Officer Admits To Setting Up 'Spy' Cameras In Bathroom To Peep At Minors
Former Maryland SWAT Officer Admits To Setting Up 'Spy' Cameras In Bathroom To Peep At Minors A former SWAT officer with the Baltimore Police Department could spend decades behind bars after being sentenced for sexually abusing a minor and producing child porn without his victims' knowledge or consent with hidden cameras, federal authorities announced. Donald Hildebrandt, 52, of Bel Air, has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison, followed by a lifetime of supervised release, for sexual exploitation of a child to produce child pornography and possession of child pornography. According to his plea agreement, Hildebrandt admitted that between 2018 and 2020, he purchased at least…
'Where's My Gun?' Felon In Maryland Sentenced For Possessing Weapon, Producing Child Porn: DOJ 'Where's My Gun?' Felon In Maryland Sentenced For Possessing Weapon, Producing Child Porn: DOJ
'Where's My Gun?' Felon In Maryland Sentenced For Possessing Weapon, Producing Child Porn: DOJ A convicted felon in Maryland will spend years behind bars after being caught with an illegal handgun and child pornography that was produced without his victim’s knowledge, federal officials announced. US District Judge George L. Russell, III sentenced Edgewood resident Travis Joseph Crawford, 34, to 15 years in federal prison, followed by 25 years of supervised release, for sexual exploitation of a child to produce child pornography and for being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. According to the plea agreement, in November 2020, Harford County Sheriff’s deputies responde…
Registered Sex Offender Admits To Exploiting Two Minors To Produce Child Porn In Maryland: DOJ Registered Sex Offender Admits To Exploiting Two Minors To Produce Child Porn In Maryland: DOJ
Registered Sex Offender Admits To Exploiting Two Minors To Produce Child Porn In Maryland: DOJ A registered sex offender in Maryland is facing decades in prison after admitting to the sexual exploitation of two young girls to produce child pornography, federal officials said. Rocky Ridge resident Dennis James Harrison, 40, pleaded guilty to sexual exploitation of a child to produce child pornography, related to the sexual exploitation of two minors who were between the ages of 10 and 12 at the time of the abuse. As part of his plea, Harrison admitted that between 2018 and 2021, he sexually exploited two minor girls beginning when the one victim was 12 years old and when another vict…
DC Man Admits To Posing As Young Girl To Exploit 10-Year-Old Child: DOJ DC Man Admits To Posing As Young Girl To Exploit 10-Year-Old Child: DOJ
DC Man Admits To Posing As Young Girl To Exploit 10-Year-Old Child: DOJ A man from D.C. pled guilty to the sexual exploitation of a young child, officials said. Christopher Young, 31, pretended to be a young girl and reached out to a 10-year-old in June 2019 to exploit her, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. Young blackmailed the young girl as a way to sexually abuse her, and told her that if she did not engage in sexual acts with him, he would send embarrassing pictures of the victim to her family, officials said. Law enforcement discovered pictures of Young's sexual abuse, that he took, on his email account, authorities said. The 10-year-old bravely e…