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Boy Scouts of America
Ellicott City, MD
Police & Fire
Boy Scout Leader Charged With Sexual Abuse Of Minor In Maryland, Police Say
A 56-year-old man who has been a Boy Scout leader for the past five years at a Howard County church is behind bars following an investigation into the alleged sexual abuse of a minor. Ellicott City resident James Alan Soltysiak has been arrested after a minor disclosed the alleged abuse, which began in May, last month to an adult, who contacted the police, leading to the probe and his arrest last week. Investigators from the Howard County Police Department made note that Soltysiak has been a Boy Scout Leader at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Ellicott City for years; however, the abuse was un…
Holmdel, NJ
Police & Fire
Manalapan Driver With Suspended License Killed Holmdel Dad Riding Bike, Prosecutors Say
A Manalapan man was accused of driving with a suspended license during a crash that killed a bicyclist in Holmdel, authorities said. John Baradekji, 28, was charged with third-degree operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license while being involved in a fatal crash, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said in a news release on Thursday, Oct. 24. Holmdel police responded to the crash near the intersection of Bethany Road and Galway Drive at around 7:34 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 12. Investigators said Baradekji was driving a 2008 Kia when he struck Timothy N…
Cape May, NJ
Police & Fire
Former Cape May Boy Scout Volunteer Who Sexually Assaulted Child Sentenced, Prosecutors Say
A North Cape May man who was once a Boy Scouts of America volunteer will spend more than two decades in prison for sexually assaulting a child, authorities said. John Gillespie Jr., 37, was sentenced on Friday, Oct. 18 to 25 years in state prison, Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey Sutherland said in a news release. Gillespie pleaded guilty on Friday, July 12 to first-degree aggravated sexual assault and second-degree endangering the welfare of a child. Investigators executed a search warrant at a home on Town Bank Road on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023. The search was promp…
Allentown, PA
News
HS Football Player Riding In Pickup Flatbed Falls To Death: PA State Police
A 16-year-old died from injuries weeks after a serious fall from the flatbed of a pickup truck, the Pennsylvania State Police announced on Friday, July 19. The fall happened when Tucker Wessner of Heidelberg Township, Germansville, was in the flatbed or tailgate with a 17-year-old boy with an 18-year-old man in the passenger seat and a 17-year-old boy was driving the 2011 Toyota Tundra in Lynn Township on June 24, PSP Trooper Nathan Branosky detailed in the release. As the Tundra turned off of Leaser Road onto Follweiler Court, Tucker "fell out of the truck and struck the ground," Branosky…
Villas-Lower Township, NJ
Obituaries
Rocky Gannon, Decorated WWII Fighter Pilot From Ocean City, Dies At 99
An Ocean City native who was a decorated fighter pilot and World War II veteran has died. Roland "Rocky" Gannon "passed quietly and peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by family" on Tuesday, June 4, according to his obituary. He was 99 years old. Gannon was born on a kitchen table in a house without electricity or running water in Palermo, NJ on Sunday, Mar. 8, 1925. He was the youngest of five children. At 17, Gannon left for Army Air Corps pilot training on the morning of his junior prom in 1943. "For the next year he took college courses and completed several different aviation sc…
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Police & Fire
Ex-NJ Boy Scouts Worker, 70, Admits Trafficking Child Porn, Recording Kids In Bathroom: Feds
𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: A 70-year-old former New Jersey Boy Scout camp employee admitted secretly recording videos of children using bathrooms there, federal authorities said. William Mickel was employed by the Boy Scouts of America in Morris County when he trafficked videos and still images of child sex abuse via email, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger said. Mickel had hundreds of files stored on electronic devices in his Lake Hopatcong home, some of which "depicted children who were surreptitiously recorded using bathrooms in the Boy Scout camps where Mickel worked," Sellinger said.…
Hyde Park, NY
Obituaries
Hudson Valley Teen Killed In Crash Remembered For His Love Of Fishing, 'Being On The Move'
A 17-year-old Hudson Valley student killed in a crash that also injured three others, one critically, is being remembered for his love of life. Related: Hyde Park HS Student Dead, 1 Critical Following Crash Daniel "Dan" George Noakes, age 17, of Hyde Park, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 15, at Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie following a single-vehicle crash in which he was the driver. A Poughkeepsie native, Noakes was the son of Glenn A. and Nicole Liegey Noakes. His father lives in Poughkeepsie, and his mother and sister, Annie, in Hyde Park. Noakes, an 11th-grad…
Drexel Hill-Upper Darby, PA
Police & Fire
PA Scout Leader, Ex-Teacher Charged With Sex Assault Of Former Student: Prosecutors
A teacher is accused of sexually abusing his former student, according to the Delaware County District Attorney's Office. Keith Steininger, 68, of Upland Borough is being held in lieu of a $250,000 bond, prosecutors said. Investigators say Steininger, who was also a Boy Scout trooper leader, abused the victim for a period of two years between 2018 and 2020, when the victim was between 11 and 13. Authorities said Steininger was the victim's Boy Scout leader and former teacher at Girard College, a Philadelphia boarding school for children from families headed…
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Police & Fire
Ex-NJ Boy Scout Camp Employee Headed To State Prison For Sexually Abusing Teen Camper
A North Jersey man already facing time in federal prison was sentenced to more time in State Prison for sexually abusing a teen Boy Scouts of America counselor in training nearly a decade ago. Colin Skeele, 37, of Florham Park, was sentenced to 18 months in New Jersey State Prison for the abuse, which occurred at the Boy Scouts Camp NoBeBoSco in Hardwick Township, when he was 26 years old, Warren County Prosecutor James Pfeiffer said. Skeele engaged in various sex acts with the camper while working the medical tent and was later charged with fourth-degree criminal sexual contact. In …
Elizabeth, NJ
Obituaries
Former Summit Mayor Ellen Dickson Dies: 'Beacon Of Community Advancement'
Former Summit Mayor and Common Council President Ellen Dickson died Sunday, Sept. 24. She was 71 years old. "While the departure of Ellen Dickson has created an irreplaceable void, her unparalleled generosity, compassion, and profound love for Summit serve to guide us all," the city said in a release. "Ellen's commitment to Summit was deep and firmly rooted. She, along with her husband, Chip, made Summit their home for over two decades, watching their three children flourish and graduate from Summit Public Schools. Ellen was a beacon of community enhancement, deeply understanding that the e…
Paterson, NJ
Obituaries
Wayne Dad, Former EMT Ryan Burke Dies, 41
Wayne dad and former first responder Ryan Burke died unexpectedly on Sunday June 25, according to his obituary. He was 41 years old. Ryan was raised in Hawthorne, where he served as volunteer EMT for the Hawthorne Ambulance Corps for 15 years, once helping to deliver a baby, his obituary reads. He was passionate about the Boy Scouts of America, volunteering with them for many years as a scoutmaster and earning several awards, according to his obituary. We regretfully share the passing of life member Ryan Burke. Ryan joined Hawthorne Ambulance in 2000 and served the... Posted by Hawt…
Newark, NJ
Police & Fire
Ex-Boy Scouts Camp Worker Trafficked Child Porn, Secretly Recorded Boys In Bathroom: Feds
A former employee at New Jersey Boy Scout camps secretly recorded videos of children using bathrooms there, federal authorities said. William Mickel, 69, of Lake Hopatcong, was originally arrested by local authorities on child porn charges, but the FBI assumed jurisdiction and gathered evidence that led to an indictment returned by a grand jury in U.S. District Court in Newark. A judge there ordered on Thursday, May 4, that Mickel remain in federal custody pending trial on one count each of distribution and possession of child pornography. Mickel was employed by the Boy Scouts of America w…
Alexandria, VA
News
Ex-Boy Scout Leader From PA Sexually Assaulted Young Relatives In Woodbridge For Years: Police
A 47-year-old former Boy Scout leader has been arrested for sexually assaulting two young relatives for several years, ending nearly 20 years ago, authorities say. Shawn Cory Gooden, 47, was arrested on September 5 after an extensive investigation revealed he sexually assaulted a relative, who was between nine and 13 years old, multiple times from January 1997 to December 2000, according to the Prince William County Police Department. Within the investigation, police also discovered Gooden sexually assaulted another young relative, who was between the ages of eight and 12 yea…
Torrington, CT
News
Plane Crashes At Boy Scout Camp Near CT Airport
A small plane crashed at a Boy Scouts of America camp near a Connecticut airport. The crash took place in Litchfield County in Plymouth around 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 5, at Camp Mattatuck. According to a release from the Connecticut Rivers Boy Scout Council, the light aircraft crashed on the southern end of the camp, which is approximately a quarter of a mile away from any of the camp program or campers. No campers or programs were affected by the crash and the program will continue as planned, the council said. According to Federal Aviation Administration, a single-engine Cessna 185 crashed…
Cherry Hill, NJ
News
NJ Catholic Diocese Agrees To Pay Record $87.5M Cash Settlement To 300 Child Sex Abuse Victims
The Catholic Diocese of Camden has agreed to pay an unprecedented $87.5 million -- in cash – to 300 survivors of child sex abuse. The average payment to each of the survivors comes to roughly $290,000, plus whatever is later obtained from the southern New Jersey's diocese’s insurance companies, under the proposed bankruptcy settlement. That’s a sharp difference from a proposed settlement by the Boy Scouts of America, whose claimants stand to receive an average of about $31,000. “I want to express my sincere apology to all those who have been affected by sexual abuse in our diocese,” Bish…
Kingston, NY
Lifestyle
One Hudson Valley Boy Scout Camp Saved, One Sold, Amid Bankruptcy Concerns
Facing bankruptcy concerns, the Boy Scouts of America Greater Hudson Valley Council announced that they will be selling off one of its popular camps, though another has been given a stay of execution and is off the market. In Rockland County, the Council announced that they have decided to sell Camp Nooteeming in Salt Point to “ensure that scouting in the Hudson Valley will grow and have a sustainable, bright future.” Over the summer, the Council cautioned the town that three properties were being put up for sale, including the 313-acre Camp Bullowa in Stony Point, which has a storied hist…
Mount Pleasant, NY
Obituaries
Preston 'Sandy' Scher, Retired Chief City Court Judge, Deputy Mayor In Westchester, Dies
A former Chief City Court Judge and Deputy Mayor in New Rochelle died at the age of 81 in Westchester. Preston Sandford “Sandy” Scher died in Westchester on Sunday, Feb. 21, his family announced. Born Jan. 21, 1940, in Queens, to Robert Scher and Sylvia Fisher Scher, he made Dean’s Honor Roll at the University at Buffalo where he graduated with a B.A. in philosophy in 1961, where he was a captain of the school’s fencing team. Scher received a J.D. from Brooklyn Law School in 1964, where he graduated with honors. The same year, Scher married Valerie Fernebok, and they settled in New R…
Massapequa, NY
News
Longtime Long Island Town Employee Faces Child Porn Charge, Reports Say
A longtime town employee on Long Island is facing federal charges for allegedly distributing child pornography, according to multiple reports. Damon Rallis, age 46, a Southold Town employee and Boy Scout leader in Greenport who was once a candidate for town supervisor was arrested on Tuesday, Feb. 23, on a child porn charge, according to the Suffolk Times. Rallis, a town building permits examiner, was scheduled to be arraigned in Central Islip. He's been charged with distribution of child pornography. “I am blindsided, sickened, and horrified by the charges against Damon Rallis," K…
Massapequa, NY
News
Covid-
19: Child Victims Act Extended Through January
New York is extending the window for abuse victims to file claims under the Child Victims Act due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. During his daily COVID-19 briefing on Friday, May 8 in the Murray Student Center at Marist College, Cuomo announced the state is extending the window to file abuse claims by five months due to the virus. Anyone looking to file a claim under the Child Victims Act will now have through Jan. 14 to do so. Cuomo said that “the COVID pandemic has limited survivors’ ability to file claims and effectively arguing their case, delaying their long-overdue jus…
Paramus, NJ
News
Former River Dell HS Swim Team Captain Dies Of Stroke
A sophomore college student from River Edge died after suffering a stroke. Nick Myers, set to graduate Loyola Maryland in 2023, was hospitalized with a brain abscess after suffering the stroke. He died on March 16, according to a news release from the university. Nick served as captain of the River Dell High School swim team and enjoyed playing lacrosse. He had been involved in Boy Scouts of America and worked as a lifeguard at the River Edge Swim Club. In a tribute to Myers on social media, Loyola said Nick had many friends on campus and was enjoying his time as a student.&nbs…
Franklin Township, NJ
News
Report: Pingry School Reaches Settlement With 13 More Sexual Abuse Victims
A Somerset County private school reached a settlement with 13 more alleged victims of sexual abuse, recent reports say. The Pingry School's settlement comes almost a year and a half after the private institution settled with a total of 21 victims. The specific terms of the settlement have not been disclosed, however, the school and the victims’ lawyers released the following joint statement Monday: "The lawyers for the survivors are pleased that The Pingry School has listened to their clients, acknowledged the suffering that they endured dating back to the time of the abuse in the 1970s, a…
Highland Lakes-Vernon, NJ
News
Sussex County Man Who Killed Scout Leader After Alleged Rape Sues Boy Scouts Of America
A Sussex County man who killed the Boy Scout leader who he said raped him is now suing the organization, saying it marketed itself as wholesome and safe while concealing an "infiltration" of pedophiles. The Boy Scouts of America failed in its duties to identify pedophiles, stop them from abusing young boys, alert law enforcement, warn parents or institute a zero-tolerance policy involving charges of sex abuse, alleges a lawsuit filed by Clark Fredericks against the BSA. The organization, based in Irving, Texas, issued a statement in response (see below). Fredericks, 54, served five years i…
Stony Point, NY
News
Ex-Leader Admits She Stole $21K From Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts Groups In Area
A former committee chairperson for a church-sponsored Boy Scout and Cub Scout groups in the area admitted to stealing thousands of dollars from the organizations. Orange County resident Kelley Zamenick, 43, of New Windsor, pleaded guilty this week to fourth-degree grand larceny, a felony, and petty larceny, a misdemeanor, admitting that from 2016 through 2018, she stole approximately $21,000 from scouting groups sponsored through the Gardnertown Methodist Church. Zamenick had been initially charged with two counts of grand larceny and eight counts of falsifying business records, according t…
Yorktown, NY
News
Former Area Priest Named In Sex Abuse Case
A former Hudson Valley priest who was thrown out of the church for sexually abusing a teenager has been named in a separate abuse case from years ago. Daniel Calabrese was one of 10 former priests who have been charged with sexually abusing a then 13-year-old boy while he was a student at St. Joseph’s Seminary in Yonkers, according to a Westchester court filing. It is alleged that Calabrese took the teenager into the showers at the school and sexually assaulted him. The teen later realized that the abuse was likely premeditated, the court documents state. Calabrese previously was sentenced…
Mount Pleasant, NY
News
Hudson Valley Troop Leader Sang Naked In Front Of Scouts, Lawsuit Says
A former Boy Scout leader in the Hudson Valley has been accused of singing naked in front of several young boys in his troop, according to a new report. NBC News reported that Michael Kelsey, a former Dutchess County Legislator who was convicted of sexually abusing two children in 2016, has been accused of misconduct long before that conviction, according to a $320 million lawsuit that was filed in 2017. The ongoing lawsuit, of which new details have recently emerged, details multiple accusations from members of his former troop while he was an assistant scoutmaster of Troop 95 in Fishkill.…
Brentwood, NY
News
Two Boy Scout Sex Abuse Lawsuits Filed On Long Island
A new round of lawsuits alleging childhood sexual abuse decades ago has been filed in Nassau County, this time targeting the Boy Scouts of America. According to reports, one man alleges that he was abused from 1968 through 1972 when he was between 11 and 14 years old by a Scoutmaster at what is now the Theodore Roosevelt Council and Troop 258 at House of Hope Presbyterian Church in Bellerose. The second lawsuit alleges that a former Scout troop leader abused him from 1986 through 1989 when he was between 8 and 12 years old at a troop connected to Dutch Lane Elementary School in Hicksville. …
Bedford, NY
News
Boy Scouts Of America Responds After Area Troop Leaders Accused Of Abuse
Executives with the Boy Scouts of America want parents to know their children are safe and they are taking measures after 11 troop leaders in New York were among nearly 200 accused of sexually abusing children in the recently released Boy Scout of America’s “perversion files.” This week, lawyers for the organization released a list of suspects who allegedly abused children as part of a “widespread pattern of abuse.” The names of some of the accused were released on Tuesday, and attorneys representing the victims have demanded that the Boy Scouts of America release the background inf…
Stony Point, NY
News
Area Woman Accused Of Embezzling Boy Scout/Cub Scout Funds
An Orange County woman was arrested for allegedly stealing more than $13,000 from both a Boy Scout and Cub Scout troop while serving as a chairperson for the groups. Kelley Zamenick, 43, of New Windsor, was arrested on Monday, April 22, by an Orange County District Attorney’s Office investigator and charged with two counts of grand larceny in and eight counts of falsifying business records, said the Orange County District Attorney's Office. According to the DA's Office, felony complaints filed in the Town of Newburgh Justice Court allege that Zamenick was the committee chairpers…
Briarcliff, NY
News
Three From Hudson Valley Among Boy Scout Leaders Accused Of Sex Abuse
Three Boy Scout troop leaders in the Hudson Valley were among nearly 200 throughout New York and New Jersey accused of sexually abusing children in newly released Boy Scout of America’s “perversion files.” Lawyers for the organization released a list of suspects who allegedly abused children as part of a “widespread pattern of abuse.” The names of some of the accused were released on Tuesday, and attorneys representing the victims have demanded that the Boy Scouts of America release the background information, identities and files on all perpetrators who have been accused of sexual miscon…
Massapequa, NY
News
Eight From Long Island Among Boy Scout Leaders Accused Of Sex Abuse
Eight Boy Scout troop leaders on Long Island were among nearly 200 throughout New York and New Jersey accused of sexually abusing children in the Boy Scout of America’s “perversion files.” Lawyers for the organization released a list of suspects who allegedly abused children as part of a “widespread pattern of abuse.” The names of some of the accused were released on Tuesday, and attorneys representing the victims have demanded that the Boy Scouts of America release the background information, identities and files on all perpetrators who have been accused of sexual misconduct involving mi…
Hackensack, NJ
News
Dozens Of North Jersey Boy Scout Leaders Named In 'Perversion Files' Sex Abuse Case
A New York-based law firm has released the names of New Jersey Boy Scout leaders accused of sexually abusing juvenile members in what is being called the "Perversion Files." The Boy Scouts of America named the men to "Ineligible Volunteer Files" in 2012. The case is being revisited by Jeff Anderson & Associates, looking publicize the events and push for better legislation for victims. The original files named more than 7,000 alleged child sex abusers in the U.S., many of whom are also priests, the firm said. Attorneys named 130 former scout leaders accused of child sex abuse at pr…
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