Michigan man charged with producing and distributing child pornography
Maryland man sentenced for child porn
Ohio man arrested for child pornography
New Jersey man pleads guilty for producing and distributing images of child sex abuse
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Saturday, September 7, 2013
Crimes against Children 9-7-13
Law enforcment agencies partner to find a missing girl
Michigan man charged with producing and distributing child pornography
Maryland man sentenced for child porn
Ohio man arrested for child pornography
New Jersey man pleads guilty for producing and distributing images of child sex abuse
Michigan man charged with producing and distributing child pornography
Maryland man sentenced for child porn
Ohio man arrested for child pornography
New Jersey man pleads guilty for producing and distributing images of child sex abuse
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Crimes against Children 10-31-12
Sacramento, CA
John Patrick Frost Jr., 28, of Rocklin, pleaded guilty today to one count of possession of visual depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct, United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner announced.
According to court documents, on March 12, 2009, a photo-sharing website reported to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children Cybertipline that a user had posted child pornography to their page. Further investigation led to a residence in Placer County where Frost spent time. According to the plea agreement, Frost admitted that between March 1, 2009 and August 9, 2009, he knowingly possessed images of child pornography. He further admitted that he had two prior state convictions involving child pornography.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Wifredo A. Ferrer, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida; Michael B. Steinbach, Acting Special Agent in Charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Miami Field Office; and Franklin C. Adderly, Chief of Police, Fort Lauderdale Police Department, announce that Van Lawson Williams, 49, of Fort Lauderdale, was convicted by a jury today of sex trafficking of minors, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1591(a)(1). Sentencing has not yet been scheduled.
After a six-day trial before U.S. District Judge Daniel T.K. Hurley, the jury found defendant Williams guilty of four counts of sex trafficking of minors and one count of attempted sex trafficking of minors. During trial, six victims, all runaways at the time they met Williams, testified that they worked or were recruited to work as prostitutes at Williams’ residence. According to the trial evidence, Williams befriended minor female runaways in his neighborhood and invited them to stay with him at his Fort Lauderdale residence, promising them food and shelter. Williams would then convince the girls to work as prostitutes. When the customers arrived at Williams’ residence, they paid Williams a “rental fee” for use of one of the bedrooms. The customers would then engage in sexual activity with the minor of their choosing and would pay the minor for the date. The victims testified that on most occasions, they were required to give Williams the money they collected for their prostitution services. Several of the victims testified that Williams provided them with illegal narcotics, including marijuana and crack cocaine, and that he engaged in or attempted to engage in sexual activity with them.
Columbus, OH
Carl W. Shye, Jr., 57, of New Albany, Ohio, was sentenced in U.S. District Court today to 24 months in prison and ordered to repay $472,579.90 in federal funds that he embezzled between 2005 and 2011 while serving as treasurer for four community schools in Ohio.
Shye pleaded guilty on June 21, 2012, to one count of embezzlement. Shye admitted that, between October 2005 and September 2011, Shye used his position as treasurer of multiple Ohio community schools to embezzle from the schools that employed him.
The schools involved include the former George Washington Carver Preparatory Academy which was located in Columbus, Ohio; the former Legacy Academy for Leaders & Arts which was in Youngstown, Ohio; and the former NuBethel Center of Excellence and New City Community School, both in Dayton.
John Patrick Frost Jr., 28, of Rocklin, pleaded guilty today to one count of possession of visual depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct, United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner announced.
According to court documents, on March 12, 2009, a photo-sharing website reported to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children Cybertipline that a user had posted child pornography to their page. Further investigation led to a residence in Placer County where Frost spent time. According to the plea agreement, Frost admitted that between March 1, 2009 and August 9, 2009, he knowingly possessed images of child pornography. He further admitted that he had two prior state convictions involving child pornography.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Wifredo A. Ferrer, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida; Michael B. Steinbach, Acting Special Agent in Charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Miami Field Office; and Franklin C. Adderly, Chief of Police, Fort Lauderdale Police Department, announce that Van Lawson Williams, 49, of Fort Lauderdale, was convicted by a jury today of sex trafficking of minors, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1591(a)(1). Sentencing has not yet been scheduled.
After a six-day trial before U.S. District Judge Daniel T.K. Hurley, the jury found defendant Williams guilty of four counts of sex trafficking of minors and one count of attempted sex trafficking of minors. During trial, six victims, all runaways at the time they met Williams, testified that they worked or were recruited to work as prostitutes at Williams’ residence. According to the trial evidence, Williams befriended minor female runaways in his neighborhood and invited them to stay with him at his Fort Lauderdale residence, promising them food and shelter. Williams would then convince the girls to work as prostitutes. When the customers arrived at Williams’ residence, they paid Williams a “rental fee” for use of one of the bedrooms. The customers would then engage in sexual activity with the minor of their choosing and would pay the minor for the date. The victims testified that on most occasions, they were required to give Williams the money they collected for their prostitution services. Several of the victims testified that Williams provided them with illegal narcotics, including marijuana and crack cocaine, and that he engaged in or attempted to engage in sexual activity with them.
Columbus, OH
Carl W. Shye, Jr., 57, of New Albany, Ohio, was sentenced in U.S. District Court today to 24 months in prison and ordered to repay $472,579.90 in federal funds that he embezzled between 2005 and 2011 while serving as treasurer for four community schools in Ohio.
Shye pleaded guilty on June 21, 2012, to one count of embezzlement. Shye admitted that, between October 2005 and September 2011, Shye used his position as treasurer of multiple Ohio community schools to embezzle from the schools that employed him.
The schools involved include the former George Washington Carver Preparatory Academy which was located in Columbus, Ohio; the former Legacy Academy for Leaders & Arts which was in Youngstown, Ohio; and the former NuBethel Center of Excellence and New City Community School, both in Dayton.
Monday, October 15, 2012
Internet Safety, Free and Easy
The FBI has a program called Safe Online Surfing that provides a free resource for parents, students, and educators in online safety.
From its website:
"FBI-SOS is available through a newly revamped website at https://sos.fbi.gov. The site features six grade-specific “islands”—for third- through eighth-grade students—highlighting various aspects of cyber security through games, videos, and other interactive features. Each island has either seven or eight areas to explore—with a specific cyber safety lesson—and its own central character and visual theme. For example, fourth grade features Ice Island, complete with falling snow and penguins."
The program was developed in conjunction with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, with input from educators. The program looks to be a fun way to teach children how to be safe online.
"For teachers and schools, FBI-SOS provides virtually everything they need to teach good cyber citizenship:
FBI-SOS and the Child ID App, With the vast number of predators out there, this is a good thing.
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From its website:
"FBI-SOS is available through a newly revamped website at https://sos.fbi.gov. The site features six grade-specific “islands”—for third- through eighth-grade students—highlighting various aspects of cyber security through games, videos, and other interactive features. Each island has either seven or eight areas to explore—with a specific cyber safety lesson—and its own central character and visual theme. For example, fourth grade features Ice Island, complete with falling snow and penguins."
The program was developed in conjunction with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, with input from educators. The program looks to be a fun way to teach children how to be safe online.
"For teachers and schools, FBI-SOS provides virtually everything they need to teach good cyber citizenship:
- A free, ready-made curriculum that meets state and federal Internet safety mandates (see sidebar for topics covered);
- Age-appropriate content for each of the six grade levels;
- A printable teacher’s guide that spells out how teachers can sign up their classes and use the site; and
- Detailed rules and instructions for students."
FBI-SOS and the Child ID App, With the vast number of predators out there, this is a good thing.
Safe Havens, International
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Sunday, October 14, 2012
How to Prevent Your Child from Being Abducted
As anyone who reads my blog knows, child abductions are a serious problem, and it seems to be growing. The very worst that can happens is exemplified in the Jessica Ridgeway story. A ten-year old girl The good news is that it is preventable. Along that line, I found an article that has some very helpful hints."The National Center of Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) says numbers show that 43% of the attempted-abduction incidents involved children between the ages of 10 and 14 years old.
The center found that keeping children out of harms way would require educating them about safety and not through what experts are now calling an "outdated and misleading message", known as the stranger danger talk."
This is important, as most of us were raised on "stranger danger".
From the NCMEC website, "The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children does not ascribe to the "stranger-danger" message. We have learned that children do not have the same understanding of who a stranger is as an adult might; therefore, it is a difficult concept for the child to grasp. It is much more beneficial to children to help them build the confidence and self-esteem they need to stay as safe as possible in any potentially dangerous situation they encounter rather than teaching them to be "on the look out" for a particular type of person. The "stranger-danger" message is not effective and, based on what we know about those who harm children, danger to children is greater from someone they or their family knows than from a "stranger.""
The NCMEC website has bountiful information for parents, educators, and anyone else interested in keeping children safe. It is needed, it is free, and all it takes is some time to make your children safe.
Invest the time.
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Friday, October 12, 2012
Crimes against Children 10-12-12
Kyoto, Japan
It was a shocking find: crudely made DVDs with images of grown men having sex with children as young as 12. Until this year, the men who bought those images faced little more than a slap on the wrist. But police in Kyoto, Japan's ancient capital, decided for the first time during the summer to pursue criminal charges against three male customers in a country widely seen as much too lenient on child pornography.
The police campaign is largely the work of Kyoto's prefectural Governor, Keiji Yamada. During his fight for office two years ago, Mr Yamada pledged to roll out an ordinance banning the buying and possession of child porn – still legal under Japanese law, unless there is proven intent to sell or distribute. Even if the makers are arrested, the images circulate for years on the internet and in secondary markets.
Rapid City, ND
It was a shocking find: crudely made DVDs with images of grown men having sex with children as young as 12. Until this year, the men who bought those images faced little more than a slap on the wrist. But police in Kyoto, Japan's ancient capital, decided for the first time during the summer to pursue criminal charges against three male customers in a country widely seen as much too lenient on child pornography.
The police campaign is largely the work of Kyoto's prefectural Governor, Keiji Yamada. During his fight for office two years ago, Mr Yamada pledged to roll out an ordinance banning the buying and possession of child porn – still legal under Japanese law, unless there is proven intent to sell or distribute. Even if the makers are arrested, the images circulate for years on the internet and in secondary markets.
Rapid City, ND
A Rapid City man has been sentenced to five years in prison suspended for one count of possession of child pornography.
29-year old Matthew Brandner will spend 180 days in the Pennington County Jail and be on probation for 5 years. 7th Circuit Court Judge Pfeifle says because Brandner has a low risk of re-offence, he sees no need for a penitentiary sentence.
Jonesboro, AR
Police have charged 37-year-old, Caleb Albrecht with two counts of engaging children and sexually explicit conduct for use in a visual or print medium.
The investigation is still going and police are concerned there may be more victims.
"Well I received a call on October 8th 2012 from a juvenile female on allegations of inappropriate photographs that was taken of the female child", said Rose.
The young woman claimed Albrecht took inappropriate pictures.
"As the investigation continued a search warrant was obtained for the suspect Caleb W Albrecht residence."
Police confiscated evidence from Albrecht's home including a desktop computer, laptop, digital camera, external hard drive and a cell phone.
Charlotte, NC
A Stanley man faces child pornography charges after authorities said they found inappropriate images and video of children at a Lincoln County home.
Sebastian Alexander Morris, 26, is charged with four counts of felony second-degree exploitation of a minor, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.
Lincoln officials said the arrest follows an investigation launched earlier this month when an undercover FBI agent reported receiving pornographic materials over the internet from Morris. The
A Stanley man faces child pornography charges after authorities said they found inappropriate images and video of children at a Lincoln County home.
Sebastian Alexander Morris, 26, is charged with four counts of felony second-degree exploitation of a minor, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.
Lincoln officials said the arrest follows an investigation launched earlier this month when an undercover FBI agent reported receiving pornographic materials over the internet from Morris. The FBI asked the sheriff’s office to investigate the situation further.
Houston, TX
A school district employee is facing child pornography charges.
Henry Hauffe, 63, has been charged with possession of child pornography.
Harris County sheriff's deputies said Hauffe made computer files containing explicit images of young girls available to others online.
Deputies said they seized several electronic items from his home and found images and videos of child pornography.
Investigators said they interviewed Hauffe and he admitted that he looked at the images and videos but said he didn't think he had done anything wrong.
Honolulu, HI
A Pahoa bed and breakfast owner suspected of producing and distributing child pornography was charged and made an appearance in federal court on Thursday.
29-year old Matthew Brandner will spend 180 days in the Pennington County Jail and be on probation for 5 years. 7th Circuit Court Judge Pfeifle says because Brandner has a low risk of re-offence, he sees no need for a penitentiary sentence.
Jonesboro, AR
Police have charged 37-year-old, Caleb Albrecht with two counts of engaging children and sexually explicit conduct for use in a visual or print medium.
The investigation is still going and police are concerned there may be more victims.
"Well I received a call on October 8th 2012 from a juvenile female on allegations of inappropriate photographs that was taken of the female child", said Rose.
The young woman claimed Albrecht took inappropriate pictures.
"As the investigation continued a search warrant was obtained for the suspect Caleb W Albrecht residence."
Police confiscated evidence from Albrecht's home including a desktop computer, laptop, digital camera, external hard drive and a cell phone.
Charlotte, NC
A Stanley man faces child pornography charges after authorities said they found inappropriate images and video of children at a Lincoln County home.
Sebastian Alexander Morris, 26, is charged with four counts of felony second-degree exploitation of a minor, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.
Lincoln officials said the arrest follows an investigation launched earlier this month when an undercover FBI agent reported receiving pornographic materials over the internet from Morris. The
A Stanley man faces child pornography charges after authorities said they found inappropriate images and video of children at a Lincoln County home.
Sebastian Alexander Morris, 26, is charged with four counts of felony second-degree exploitation of a minor, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.
Lincoln officials said the arrest follows an investigation launched earlier this month when an undercover FBI agent reported receiving pornographic materials over the internet from Morris. The FBI asked the sheriff’s office to investigate the situation further.
Houston, TX
A school district employee is facing child pornography charges.Henry Hauffe, 63, has been charged with possession of child pornography.
Harris County sheriff's deputies said Hauffe made computer files containing explicit images of young girls available to others online.
Deputies said they seized several electronic items from his home and found images and videos of child pornography.
Investigators said they interviewed Hauffe and he admitted that he looked at the images and videos but said he didn't think he had done anything wrong.
Honolulu, HI
A Pahoa bed and breakfast owner suspected of producing and distributing child pornography was charged and made an appearance in federal court on Thursday.
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