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Homeless Man Arrested For Allegedly Raping Philadelphia Girl, Police Say
A 34-year-old man experiencing homelessness has been charged in connection with the sexual assault of a teenage girl in Philadelphia, police announced on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024.
Derrick Henry was arrested at 9:30 a.m. while receiving treatment at Temple University Hospital for an unrelated issue, authorities said.
The charges stem from an incident that occurred on Saturday, Nov. 2, at approximately 1:20 a.m., when Henry allegedly sexually assaulted a 15-year-old girl on the 800 block of Chestnut Street, according to the Special Victims Unit handling the case.
Henry faces multiple charges, in…
Suspect In Custody For Dollar Tree Sexual Assault In Philly: Police (Updated)
A suspect surrendered to police in connection with a sexual assault in Philadelphia last month, authorities say.
Gary A. Miles, 35, is charged with indecent assault, indecent exposure, open lewdness, and harassment, said city police on Thursday morning, July 11.
A woman was attacked at the 56 E. Snyder Avenue Dollar Tree on June 23, PPD said previously. Store employees told police the suspect frequented Snyder Pizza and the nearby I-95 underpass, where he may park a vehicle, authorities said.
"Additional updates, including charges and a mugshot, will be provided once charg…
Teen Mom, Infant Son Missing, Pittsburgh Police Say
A 16-year-old mom and her infant son are missing, Pittsburgh police announced on Tuesday evening.
Sheilyn Tejax Morales and her 6-month-old son, Edgar Marques Tejax, were last seen in Beechview around 2 p.m. on July 1, according to the release the following night.
Sheilyn is described as 4 feet, 7 inches tall with brown eyes, and dyed brown hair. She was last seen wearing a blue jacket, distressed blue jeans, and black and white sneakers.
Edgar has brown eyes and brown hair and was last seen wearing a red onesie.
Sheilyn and Edgar could be in Beechview or Brookline of Pittsburgh, police s…