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Campground Kidnapping: Man Gets Decades For Abduction, Sexual Assault Of NY 9-Year-Old Campground Kidnapping: Man Gets Decades For Abduction, Sexual Assault Of NY 9-Year-Old
Campground Kidnapping: Man Gets Decades For Abduction, Sexual Assault Of NY 9-Year-Old A confessed kidnapper who abducted a 9-year-old girl from a New York state park before sexually abusing her in a case that garnered national attention could spend the rest of his life behind bars. Saratoga County resident Craig Ross Jr., age 47, of Ballston Spa, was sentenced to 47 years to life in prison in Saratoga County Court on Wednesday, April 17. It followed his guilty plea to kidnapping and related charges in which he admitted to abducting the child as she rode her bike in Moreau Lake State Park in September 2023. Earlier Report: Campground Kidnapping: Man Admits Abducting, …
New Details: NY Mom Threw Infant Daughter Down Utility Shaft, Killing Her, DA Says New Details: NY Mom Threw Infant Daughter Down Utility Shaft, Killing Her, DA Says
New Details: NY Mom Threw Infant Daughter Down Utility Shaft, Killing Her, DA Says This story has been updated. A New York mother is being charged with murder after throwing her infant daughter down a utility shaft, prosecutors allege. Schenectady Police said search crews found the body of 11-month-old Halo Branton at the bottom of an 8-foot utility shaft on GE’s Old River Road campus on Sunday afternoon, March 10. The discovery came hours after police issued an AMBER alert for the child, who was last seen at around 9:15 p.m. Saturday, March 9, near Campbell Avenue and 12th Street. In an update on Monday, March 11, Schenectady Police Chief Eric Clifford said a security…
New Update: 2 Girls Found After Being Abducted In New England Following Mom's Suspicious Death New Update: 2 Girls Found After Being Abducted In New England Following Mom's Suspicious Death
New Update: 2 Girls Found After Being Abducted In New England Following Mom's Suspicious Death This story has been updated. An Amber Alert has been canceled after two young children who were abducted have been found safe and their father was taken into custody after the suspicious death of their mother. The New Hampshire State Police authorized the activation of the alert system on Friday morning, March 1 after their 31-year-old mother, Caitlyn Niffziger, was found dead in connection with the children's disappearance, according to the state's attorney general's office. The girls, ages 4 and 1, were found in Keene, New Hampshire on Friday, March 1 about 160 miles south of Berlin…
Campground Kidnapping: Man Admits Abducting, Sexually Assaulting 9-Year-Old NY Girl Campground Kidnapping: Man Admits Abducting, Sexually Assaulting 9-Year-Old NY Girl
Campground Kidnapping: Man Admits Abducting, Sexually Assaulting 9-Year-Old NY Girl The man accused of kidnapping a 9-year-old girl from a New York state park and later sexually abusing her has formally confessed. Craig Ross Jr., age 47, pleaded guilty to kidnapping with intent to collect ransom and predatory sexual assault against a child as part of a plea deal in Saratoga County Court on Wednesday, Feb. 21. New York State Police said Ross abducted the child as she rode her bicycle in Moreau Lake State Park on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. Earlier Report: New Update: Kidnapping Suspect Craig Ross Jr. Probed In Milton Murders Of 2 Women, Report Says Her mother called…
Suspect In 9-Year-Old's Kidnapping From NY Campground Pleads Not Guilty, Report Says Suspect In 9-Year-Old's Kidnapping From NY Campground Pleads Not Guilty, Report Says
Suspect In 9-Year-Old's Kidnapping From NY Campground Pleads Not Guilty, Report Says The man accused of kidnapping a 9-year-old girl from a New York campground has formally denied any wrongdoing, Albany station WTEN reports.  Saratoga County resident Craig Nelson Ross Jr., age 46, of Milton, pleaded not guilty to nine criminal charges in Saratoga County Court on Friday, Nov. 17, the outlet said. Ross is charged with the following: First-degree kidnapping Four counts of sexual assault Two counts of sexual abuse Endangering the welfare of a child Assault Ross was arrested Monday, Oct. 2, 48 hours after allegedly kidnapping the girl from a campground at Moreau Lake Stat…
Support Swells For Charlotte Sena's Family After NY Girl's Kidnapping: 'Going To Be Long Road' Support Swells For Charlotte Sena's Family After NY Girl's Kidnapping: 'Going To Be Long Road'
Support Swells For Charlotte Sena's Family After NY Girl's Kidnapping: 'Going To Be Long Road' The hallways of the Corinth Central School District were flooded with orange Tuesday morning, Oct. 3, as students and teachers celebrated the safe return of 9-year-old Charlotte Sena following her kidnapping at a state park in New York and subsequent rescue two days later. “Promote unity by wearing your orange!” reads a message on the district’s Facebook page. “Other schools in our region will be wearing orange to support Corinth, too.” The heartwarming display hinted at the immense support the community has shown the girl’s family throughout the terrifying 48-hour manhunt that garnered na…
New Details Emerge In Capture Of Kidnapping Suspect In Case Involving 9-Year-Old New Details Emerge In Capture Of Kidnapping Suspect In Case Involving 9-Year-Old
New Details Emerge In Capture Of Kidnapping Suspect In Case Involving 9-Year-Old New details have emerged after a 9-year-old girl who went missing while riding on a bike path at a park in upstate New York was found safe with a suspect now in custody. Charlotte E. Sena was last seen in Saratoga County at around 6:15 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30 at Moreau Lake State Park in the town of Moreau. An AMBER Alert was activated by state police on Sunday, Oct. 1, who said they were investigating a possible abduction. Sena's mother had reported her daughter's disappearance to authorities after the girl's bicycle was found at around 6:45 p.m. Saturday along the path of the 6,200-acre…
Breaking: Charlotte Sena Found Days After Apparent Abduction At NY State Park; Suspect Arrested Breaking: Charlotte Sena Found Days After Apparent Abduction At NY State Park; Suspect Arrested
Breaking: Charlotte Sena Found Days After Apparent Abduction At NY State Park; Suspect Arrested This story has been updated. Missing 9-year-old Charlotte Sena has been found safe days after apparently being abducted in broad daylight at a state park in New York, capping off an intense, 48-hour police search that garnered national attention. Click here for a new, updated story: ID Released For 47-Year-Old Suspect Charged With Kidnapping Charlotte Sena At State Park In NY In an update just before 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 2, New York State Police said Sena has been located and is in good health, and a suspect has been arrested. Earlier Report: 'Hearts Are Broken': Moreau Lake State Par…
Amber Alert Issued For Missing 7-Year-Old Girl Last Seen In Queens Amber Alert Issued For Missing 7-Year-Old Girl Last Seen In Queens
Amber Alert Issued For Missing 7-Year-Old Girl Last Seen In Queens An Amber Alert was issued by police in New York after a 7-year-old girl was reported missing overnight while last being seen with a family member in New York City. The NYPD 110th Precinct and New York State Police issued the alert on Wednesday, Aug. 18 for Jaila Puello, who was last seen in Queens after being last seen with 40-year-old Jean Puello. Jaila Puello was described as being approximately 4-foot-1 weighing 60 pounds with brown eyes and black hair. She was last seen wearing a pink shirt, black shorts, and grey shoes at approximately 2:15 a.m. on Grand Avenue on Wednesday. Jean Puel…
NY Amber Alert Canceled After 9-Month-Old Abducted Girl Returned NY Amber Alert Canceled After 9-Month-Old Abducted Girl Returned
NY Amber Alert Canceled After 9-Month-Old Abducted Girl Returned Update: A New York Amber Alert has been canceled after an abducted 9-month-old girl was returned unharmed. The child, Mi Angel Gaines, was dropped off at an East Harlem firehouse late Monday night, June 7 by an unknown person at around 11 p.m., authorities said. Antonio Armstrong, age 22, the child's father, who was identified in the Amber Alert, is still being sought for questioning Original report: An Amber Alert has been issued after a 9-month-old was abducted by her non-custodial father in New York City, according to police. The New York City Police Department - 32nd Precinct activa…
NY Amber Alert Canceled After 9-Month-Old Abducted Girl Returned NY Amber Alert Canceled After 9-Month-Old Abducted Girl Returned
NY Amber Alert Canceled After 9-Month-Old Abducted Girl Returned Update: A New York Amber Alert has been canceled after an abducted 9-month-old girl was returned unharmed. The child, Mi Angel Gaines, was dropped off at an East Harlem firehouse late Monday night, June 7 by an unknown person at around 11 p.m., authorities said. Antonio Armstrong, age 22, the child's father, who was identified in the Amber Alert, is still being sought for questioning Original report: An Amber Alert has been issued after a 9-month-old was abducted by her non-custodial father in New York City, according to police. The New York City Police Department - 32nd Precinct activa…
Amber Alert Canceled After Girl Abducted By Man In Body Armor Found In NYC Amber Alert Canceled After Girl Abducted By Man In Body Armor Found In NYC
Amber Alert Canceled After Girl Abducted By Man In Body Armor Found In NYC Update: An Amber Alert issued after a father in Pennsylvania abducted his 7-year-old daughter was canceled after the two were found safe in New York City. The two were located in Brooklyn at around 8:45 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, authorities said. The girl was was uninjured. The man is in custody and charges are pending. Original report: An Amber Alert has been issued after a child was abducted in Pennsylvania by a father in body armor authorities say may be headed to the New York City area. Giselle Torres, age 7, is 4-feet tall, with brown eyes, brown hair, wearing a white tank top, and …
Amber Alert Canceled After Girl Abducted By Man In Body Armor Found In NYC Amber Alert Canceled After Girl Abducted By Man In Body Armor Found In NYC
Amber Alert Canceled After Girl Abducted By Man In Body Armor Found In NYC Update: An Amber Alert issued after a father in Pennsylvania abducted his 7-year-old daughter was canceled after the two were found safe in New York City. The two were located in Brooklyn at around 8:45 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, authorities said. The girl was was uninjured.  The man is in custody and charges are pending. Original report: An Amber Alert has been issued after a child was abducted in Pennsylvania by a father in body armor authorities say may be headed to the New York City area. Giselle Torres, age 7, is 4-feet tall, with brown eyes, brown hair, wearing a white tank top,…
NY AMBER Alert Canceled After Teen Abducted By His Brother Is Found Safe NY AMBER Alert Canceled After Teen Abducted By His Brother Is Found Safe
NY Amber Alert Canceled After Teen Abducted By His Brother Is Found Safe Update: An AMBER Alert has been canceled a 15-year-old who was abducted by his 28-year-old brother at knifepoint in Queens has been found safe. The suspect, Mohsin Ali, remains at large. Original report: The NYPD has activated the New York State AMBER Alert and is investigating a child abduction that occurred near 46th Avenue, in Queens, New York at about 4:36 a.m. on Wednesday, June 24. The child, Ahsan Ali is an unknown race male, approximately 15 years old with brown hair and brown eyes, authorities said. He is approximately 5-foot-6 and weighs about 120 pounds. Ahsan was last …
AMBER Alert Update: Missing 9-Year-Old Upstate NY Boy Located, Suspect In Custody AMBER Alert Update: Missing 9-Year-Old Upstate NY Boy Located, Suspect In Custody
Amber Alert Update: Missing 9-Year-Old Upstate NY Boy Located, Suspect In Custody Update: An AMBER Alert issued after an upstate New York boy went missing has been canceled. Gustavo Oliveira, 9, who has last been seen on Tallow Wood Drive in Clifton Park at around 1 a.m. Friday, May 8, has been located and is safe, state police announced late Friday night. The suspect, Nivaldo P. Oliveira, 41, was taken into custody. Original report: An AMBER Alert has been issued for a missing upstate New York boy. Gustavo Oliveira, 9, was possibly abducted on Tallow Wood Drive in Clifton Park at around 1 a.m. Friday, May 8, state police said. He is described as being 4-foot-8…
Hudson Valley Girl Admits To Staging Own Abduction, Leading To Amber Alert Hudson Valley Girl Admits To Staging Own Abduction, Leading To Amber Alert
Hudson Valley Girl Admits To Staging Own Abduction, Leading To Amber Alert The apparent kidnapping of a teenage girl from the Hudson Valley that led to an Amber Alert and an extensive manhunt was allegedly staged so the girl could spend time with her boyfriend. Dutchess County resident Karol Sanchez, 16, an Arlington High School student, was visiting relatives in the Bronx late on Monday, Dec. 16 when several African-American men pulled up to them in a car and abducted the teenager in front of her mother, who was pushed to the ground during the apparent kidnapping. An Amber Alert was issued for the Poughquag resident, and a manhunt was launched late Monday that la…
Police Release New Photos Of 1-Year-Old Girl Who Went Missing After Mother Was Found Dead Police Release New Photos Of 1-Year-Old Girl Who Went Missing After Mother Was Found Dead
Police Release New Photos Of 1-Year-Old Girl Who Went Missing After Mother Was Found Dead New photos of a missing 1-year-old girl whose mother was found dead under suspicious circumstances have been released by investigators still hopeful of tracking down the child. Venessa Morales, who is the subject of an Amber Alert issued by Connecticut State Police on Wednesday, Dec. 4, was reported missing on Tuesday, Dec. 3, after her mother was found dead in her home due to blunt force trauma. Morales was initially listed as an "endangered missing child," then both a Silver and Amber Alert were issued for her.  The 1-year-old is described by police in Ansonia, Connecticut as 2…
Amber Alert Issued For Missing 1-Year-Old Girl After Mother Found Dead Amber Alert Issued For Missing 1-Year-Old Girl After Mother Found Dead
Amber Alert Issued For Missing 1-Year-Old Girl After Mother Found Dead Connecticut State Police issued an Amber Alert for a missing 1-year-old baby whose mother was found dead. Police issued the Amber Alert for Venessa Morales on Wednesday, Dec. 4, after a Silver Alert was originally issued by police on Tuesday, Dec. 3, when she was listed as an “endangered missing child.” Morales is described by police in Ansonia, Connecticut as 2-foot-2, weighing approximately 17 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. According to police, Morales lived in a Myrtle Street home, where there were reports of a suspicious death investigation. Morales was not in the home when …
AMBER Alert Update: 3-Year-Old Area Girl Found Safe AMBER Alert Update: 3-Year-Old Area Girl Found Safe
Amber Alert Update: 3-Year-Old Area Girl Found Safe Click here for an updated story: LI Mother Surrenders After Shooting Of 3-Year-Old's Father Leads To AMBER Alert A 3-year-old Long Island girl has been found safe after an AMBER Alert was issued Friday morning, Sept. 6, but the search continues for her mother who is wanted in a shooting. Patchita Tennant, 42, also known as Patricia, allegedly shot Andrew Mitchell, 42, during a domestic dispute at a home in Riverhead, and then left with their daughter, Vanessa. Mitchell, who is expected to survive, was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital with multiple gunshot wounds. Tennant …
Amber Alert Update: 2-Year-Old Abducted In NYC Found After Near 24-Hour Search Amber Alert Update: 2-Year-Old Abducted In NYC Found After Near 24-Hour Search
Amber Alert Update: 2-Year-Old Abducted In NYC Found After Near 24-Hour Search Update: The 2-year-old girl with autism who was abducted in New York City has been found safe and a suspect is in custody after a nearly 24-hour search. Seniya Benitez, 2, who is non-verbal and has autism, was kidnapped by her father, 21-year-old Christian Benitez, who is not permitted to have unsupervised contact, in the Bronx near Gleason Avenue around 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, police say. No further details have been released. Original report: An Amber Alert has been issued following the abduction of an infant in New York City. Seniya Benitez, 2, who is non-verbal and has autism, w…
NY Amber Alert Canceled: 12-Year-Old Girl Found In NYC NY Amber Alert Canceled: 12-Year-Old Girl Found In NYC
NY Amber Alert Canceled: 12-Year-Old Girl Found In NYC Update: The Amber Alert that was activated on Thursday after the disappearance of a 12-year-old girl has been canceled. Malaya Johnson has been located and is safe, state police said. Johnson, from Hudson Falls near Glens Falls, was found unharmed in New York City. She had contacted her family Friday morning to let them know she was safe but did not plan on returning home, according to a report on WCBS-TV. Earlier report: A teenager from Manhattan involved in the abduction of a 12-year-old girl that led to a New York State Amber Alert being issued on Thursday has been arrested and the c…
NY Amber Alert Canceled: 12-Year-Old Girl Found In NYC NY Amber Alert Canceled: 12-Year-Old Girl Found In NYC
NY Amber Alert Canceled: 12-Year-Old Girl Found In NYC Click here for an updated story: Amber Alert Canceled; Girl Found In NYC Update: The Amber Alert that was activated on Thursday after the disappearance of a 12-year-old girl has been canceled. Malaya Johnson has been located and is safe, state police said. Johnson, from Hudson Falls near Glens Falls, was found unharmed in New York City. She had contacted her family Friday morning to let them know she was safe but did not plan on returning home, according to a report on WCBS-TV. Earlier report: A New York State Amber Alert has been issued after the abduction of a 12-year-old girl. The …
Girl Seen Leaving Airport With Woman In Car With NY Plates Found Safe After Amber Alert Issued Girl Seen Leaving Airport With Woman In Car With NY Plates Found Safe After Amber Alert Issued
Girl Seen Leaving Airport With Woman In Car With NY Plates Found Safe After Amber Alert Issued Update: The 12-year-old girl who was the subject of an Amber Alert in Virginia has been found safe. Jinjing Ma was found in Queens on Friday and in the custody of her parents, authorities said. The FBI is continuing its investigation. Original report: An Amber Alert has been issued for a 12-year-old girl who was apparently kidnapped from Reagan Washington National Airport by a woman who drove away with the girl in a car with New York license plates early Thursday morning. The girl, identified as Jinjing Ma, was visiting the U.S. with a tour group from China. After arriving at the airpor…
Suspect Being Held After Amber Alert For Infant Following Death Of Mother Suspect Being Held After Amber Alert For Infant Following Death Of Mother
Suspect Being Held After Amber Alert For Infant Following Death Of Mother Update: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is holding a twice-deported suspect in a 14-month-old upstate boy's disappearance and his mother's death that prompted an Amber Alert on Friday, May 25. Charges have not yet been filed against 25-year-old Alberto Ebavardo Guiterrez-Reyes, an alias for Evarardo Donoteo-Reyes, a Mexican citizen, ICE said in a statement. The baby's mother, Selena Hidago-Calderon of Guatemala, was found dead last week in a wooded area of the farm where she worked and lived with Reyes. Original report: A statewide Amber Alert has been issued for a 14-mont…
State-Wide Amber Alert Issued For Infant After Mother Found Dead State-Wide Amber Alert Issued For Infant After Mother Found Dead
State-Wide Amber Alert Issued For Infant After Mother Found Dead Update: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is holding a twice-deported man suspected in a 14-month-old upstate boy's disappearance and his mother's death that prompted an Amber Alert on Friday, May 25. Charges have not yet been filed against 25-year-old Alberto Ebavardo Guiterrez-Reyes, an alias for Evarardo Donoteo-Reyes, a Mexican citizen, ICE said in a statement. The baby's mother, Selena Hidago-Calderon of Guatemala, was found dead last week in a wooded area of the farm where she worked and lived with Reyes. Original report: A statewide Amber Alert has been issued for a 1…