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National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
Nyack-Valley Cottage, NY
News
Former Corrections Sergeant From Valley Cottage Admits To 128 Child Exploitation Charges: DA
A former Rockland County Jail sergeant has admitted to dozens of child exploitation charges after investigators uncovered disturbing images and videos stored on his Google Drive account, prosecutors announced. Daniel Dworkin, age 45, of Valley Cottage, pleaded guilty to 64 counts of promoting a sexual performance by a child and 64 counts of possessing a sexual performance by a child, Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II said Tuesday, Sept. 16. According to prosecutors, between February and June 2024, Dworkin uploaded numerous files depicting sexual performances b…
West New York, NJ
Police & Fire
500+ Child Porn Files Found On WNY Man: Cops
A North Jersey man is accused of possessing hundreds of images of child sexual abuse, authorities said. In April 2025, West New York police launched an investigation after receiving a tip that images depicting child sexual abuse material had been uploaded and stored on a storage medium registered to Asael Benitez, 29, the department said Saturday, Sept. 6. Detectives determined Benitez possessed those images as well as more than 500 additional images of children being sexually abused, police said. On Thursday, Sept. 4, detectives from the West New York Police Criminal Investigation Divisio…
Carmel, NY
Police & Fire
Kent Man Used Instagram To Share Child Sexual Abuse Material, Sheriff Says
A 68-year-old Putnam County man is facing felony charges following an investigation into the online sharing and possession of child sexual abuse material, authorities announced. On Thursday, Aug. 14, authorities arrested Lawrence Grella, of Kent, after a month-long probe that began on July 9 with a referral from the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office said on Friday, Aug. 15. The case involved two CyberTipline reports from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, the Sheriff's Office said. Working with Homeland Security Inv…
Bensalem, PA
News
Child Porn Trader Caught With Disturbing Images Of Kids As Young As 4 In Bensalem: Police
A Bensalem man is accused of operating social media accounts used to trade disturbing child porn images involving children as young as 4, police announced on Tuesday, July 16. John Breslin, 42, was arrested following a months-long investigation by the Bensalem Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division that began in late June. According to the department, investigators were tipped off by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), which flagged multiple accounts for sharing child sexual abuse materials. Among the dozens of files shared or received were graphic…
Alexandria, VA
News
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reated Child Sex Abuse 'Tsunami' Flooding Internet, Advocates Warn
Children's safety advocates are warning about a dramatic rise in artificial intelligence-generated images and videos depicting child sexual abuse. The Internet Watch Foundation saw a 380% increase in reports of AI-created child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in 2024 compared to 2023. The United Kingdom-based watchdog said those reports uncovered 7,644 pictures and "a small number of videos" illustrating children being sexually abused. Nearly four in five (78.8%) of the reports involved images so realistic they were processed as if they were "real" CSAM under UK law. "The most …
Warminster-Southampton, PA
News
Warminster Man Steals Girl's Underwear, Makes AI Child Porn, Bucks DA Alleges
He created child sex abuse images using artificial intelligence and broke into a home to steal a girl's underwear, Bucks County authorities said on Thursday, July 3. Christopher L. O'Neill, 46, of Warminster, is facing multiple felony charges for allegedly saving, uploading, and sharing hundreds of child pornography files, including AI-generated images, according to the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office. Detectives said they uncovered 694 images and videos from O’Neill’s Google Photos account and two AI-generated images from PicsArt. The investigation began on June 10 after the Natio…
New Rochelle, NY
News
Where Is Isabella? 13-Year-Old Has Been Missing From New Rochelle For More Than 4 Days
Authorities are searching for a 13-year-old girl who has been missing from a Westchester County city for several days. Isabella Thomas, 13, has been missing from New Rochelle since Thursday, June 19, according to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Thomas was last seen wearing an oversized grey and black shirt, black sweat pants, and grey crocs. She may be wearing her hair in an afro and could be traveling to Queens. Anyone with any information is asked to call New Rochelle Police at 1-800-346-3543. Click the Facebook icon below to…
Thurmont-Emmitsburg, MD
Police & Fire
Dozens Of Child Porn Files Seized During Raid At Thurmont Man's Home: Sheriff
A Frederick County man is behind bars after detectives say they uncovered dozens of disturbing files on his devices during a raid in Maryland. Nicholas Stouter, 45, of Thurmont, was arrested on 37 counts of possession of child pornography, the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office announced on Thursday, May 15. The investigation began in late April, when the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children flagged suspected child sexual abuse material linked to an online account, police said. Detectives with the Frederick County Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force tracked th…
Thurmont-Emmitsburg, MD
Police & Fire
Emmitsburg Man Linked To Child Porn Investigation After Tip From National Center: Sheriff
A Maryland man is facing serious charges after detectives say they uncovered disturbing images involving children during a cloud storage investigation. Randall Allen Scobie, 54, of Emmitsburg, was arrested following a search of his Harney Road home led to an unsettling discovery, according to the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office. The investigation began in February, when the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children flagged suspicious material stored in a cloud account linked to Scobie, leading to the Sheriff’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force followed up on th…
Middletown-Lower Swatara, PA
News
Dropbox Files Of Child Sex Abuse Lands Middletown Ex-Educational Aide Guilty Verdict: Bucks DA
A Middletown Township man was convicted of storing dozens of graphic child sex abuse videos in his Dropbox account, prosecutors announced on Wednesday, April 23. Mark Anthony McKay Jr., 23, of Trenton Road, was found guilty of Felony Possession of Child Pornography and Felony Criminal Use of a Communication Facility after a waiver trial before President Judge Raymond F. McHugh. His sentencing was scheduled for Wednesday, June 25. The disturbing investigation began in March 2022, when Bucks County Detectives received a cybertip from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. T…
Levittown-Fairless Hills, PA
Police & Fire
Ex-Levittown Police Officer, Fire Company President Posted Child Porn: DA
A former Bucks County police officer and fire company president is accused of posting a sexually explicit photo of an underage girl online, authorities announced on Wednesday, April 9. Gary Margerum, 67, of Levittown, is charged with Felony Dissemination of Photos or Films of Child Sex Acts, Felony Child Pornography, and Felony Criminal Use of a Communication Facility. The investigation began when the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children tipped off the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office about a Kik user uploading child sexual abuse material in December 2024, prosecutor…
Hartford, CT
News
TikTok Adding Amber Alerts To 'For You' Pages: How The App Could Help Save Lives
Amber alerts are now live on TikTok nationwide, putting urgent information about missing children directly in front of millions of users within seconds. TikTok announced it was launching amber alerts on "For You" pages in a news release on Thursday, Mar. 20. The move is part of a partnership with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Amber alerts were successfully tested in Texas, where alerts appeared in users' FYP feeds and were viewed more than 20 million times in just four months. The pilot program also sent more than 2.5 million people to the NCMEC's …
Albany, NY
Police & Fire
Tips Sought As 14-Year-Old Boy From Albany Has Been Missing For Days
Authorities are asking for help in locating a Capital Region teenager who has been missing for days. Rian McElroy, 14, of Albany, was last seen on Friday, March 14, according to the National Center For Missing & Exploited Children. Additional details, including a clothing description and his last known location, were not immediately available. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Albany Police Department at 518-438-4000. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Islip, NY
Police & Fire
Brightwaters Girl, 17, Second Teen Have Been Missing For Days
Authorities are asking for help in locating a pair of missing teenagers from Long Island. Angelina Smith, 17, of Brightwaters, was last seen on Thursday, Feb. 27, while Muhammad Sabir, 16, of Deer Park hasn’t been seen since Friday, Feb. 28. Both teens’ disappearance were spotlighted by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Smith is believed to be in the Deer Park area, and may be with a male companion, authorities said. Sabir may have traveled to Boston. He was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt, purple sweatpants, and white sneakers. Anyone with information is ask…
Schenectady, NY
Police & Fire
17-Year-Old Girl From Schenectady Has Been Missing For 4 Days
Authorities in the Capital Region are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing teenager. Juleesa Keele, 17, of Schenectady, was last seen on Monday, Feb. 24, according to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Additional details, including her last whereabouts and a clothing description, were not immediately available. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Schenectady Police Department at 518-382-5200. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Riverhead, NY
Police & Fire
Alert Issued For Missing 16-Year-Old From Riverhead
The search is on for a missing teenager from Long Island. Tyler Graham, 15, of Riverhead, was last seen on Monday, Feb. 3, according to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Additional details surrounding his disappearance were not immediately available. Graham was last seen wearing a windbreaker jacket, blue jeans, and white sneakers. He is believed to be in the Riverhead area, authorities said. The teen was previously reported missing in November 2024, as Daily Voice reported. Anyone with information is asked to contact the New York State Missing Persons Clearingho…
Burlington, NJ
Police & Fire
Burlington Twp Sex Offender Found With Child Porn That He Planned On Distributing: Prosecutor
A 25-year-old registered sex offender has been arrested on child pornography charges in Burlington County, authorities said. James Hunt, of Burlington Township, was arrested at his home following the execution of a search warrant on Jan. 24, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw said. He was charged with possession of child sexual abuse material with intent to distribute, distribution of child sexual abuse material, possession of child sexual abuse material, hindering apprehension, and failure to register as a sex offender. Hunt was released following a first appearance…
Bristol, PA
News
Infant Assault Found In 2K+ Images On Bristol Area Music Teacher Sentenced: DA
A former Pennsbury School District music instructor who admitted to having thousands of child pornography images and videos has been sentenced to three years of probation, the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office announced on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025. Christopher Bygott, 47, of Hamilton, New Jersey, pleaded guilty in September 2024 to felony charges of possession of child pornography and criminal use of a communication facility. Common Pleas Judge Jeffrey L. Finley also ordered Bygott to undergo sex offender treatment, barred him from having unsupervised contact with minors, and mandated hi…
Easton, PA
Police & Fire
NJ Man Groomed Easton Girl Online, Shared Child Porn, Faces Felony Charges: Police
A Tabernacle man accused of grooming a Pennsylvania girl online and sharing child pornography with her is now facing felony charges in Pennsylvania, police announced on Wednesday, Jan. 22. Fredderic Soda, 29, of Vincentown, is charged with Felony Unlawful Contact With a Minor - Sexual Offenses, Felony Child Pornography, Felony Corruption of Minors, Felony Unlawful Contact With a Minor - Obscene and Other Sexual Materials, and Misdemeanor Indecent Exposure, according to court documents. The charges stem from incidents that occurred on Sept. 1, 2024, Palmer Township Police in Easton, PA e…
Shippensburg, PA
Obituaries
Family Of Shippensburg University Coach Reveals Tragic Details Of Levi’s Death
Levi James Maciejewski, the 13-year-old son of Shippensburg University head football coach Mark Maciejewski, was the victim of a heinous online crime that has left his family and community reeling. The family revealed on Friday, Jan. 3, that Levi’s tragic death was caused by sextortion, which law enforcement has classified as a homicide. Mark Maciejewski, the head football coach at Shippensburg University, his wife Tricia, and their son Brady shared their grief in a statement released Friday, Jan. 3. They revealed that Levi’s life was cut short by an online predator who coerced, threatened, …
Willingboro, NJ
Police & Fire
Willingboro Man Caught With 1,000+ Child Porn Files, Prosecutors Say
A Willingboro man was accused of having more than 1,000 pictures and videos of child pornography, authorities said. Marcus Lee, 33, was charged with second-degree possession of child sexual abuse material, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia Bradshaw said in a news release on Friday, Dec. 20. The investigation began after a tip from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children about Lee's online activity. Investigators found that he maintained online accounts containing more than 1,000 illicit files. Lee was arrested after a search of his home on Monday, Dec. 16.…
Howell-Farmingdale, NJ
Police & Fire
Farmingdale School Board Member Charged With Child Porn Possession, Prosecutors Say
A Farmingdale school board member and crossing guard was accused of having child pornography, authorities said. William Shaffer, 47, was arrested on Friday, Dec. 6, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said in a news release. He was charged with third-degree possession of child sexual abuse materials. The county prosecutor's office received a tip in September from a cloud-based software company through the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Investigators learned Shaffer had been viewing and possessing child porn. Shaffer was taken into custody by the hig…
Sellersville-Perkasie, PA
News
Mugshot Released Of Perkasie Man Who Shared Over 1,200 Child Porn Files Online: DA
A Perkasie man is accused of sharing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) online and possessing more than 1,200 files of illegal content on his devices, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice. Arthur Corbett Clark, 22, of the 2500 block of Hilltown Pike, was arrested on Nov. 13 and charged with Felony Disseminating Photo and Films of Child Sex Acts, Felony Possession of Child Pornography, and Felony Criminal Use of a Communication Device, as detailed in court documents. The investigation began on Aug. 21, 2024, when the Bucks County DA's Office received a CyberTip fr…
Deer Park, NY
Police & Fire
Seen Him? 15-Year-Old Boy From Deer Park Has Been Missing Nearly Week
The search is on for a Long Island teenager who has been missing for nearly a week. Tyler Graham, age 15, of Deer Park, was last seen on Friday, Nov. 29, according to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. He was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt, black pants, and black sneakers. No other details were given. Anyone with information is asked to contact the New York State Missing Persons Clearinghouse at 1-800-346-3543. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Central Islip, NY
Police & Fire
It's Been 2 Weeks Since 16-Year-Old Central Islip Boy Went Missing
A teenager from Long Island has been missing for nearly two weeks. Darnelle Goodhall, age 16, of Central Islip, was last seen on Wednesday, Nov. 20, according to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. He was last seen wearing a white shirt, black sweatpants, and orange sneakers. Anyone with information is asked to contact the New York Sate Missing Persons Clearinghouse at 1-800-346-3543. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
Pair Of Brentwood Teens Has Been Missing 5 Days
Authorities are asking for help in locating two missing teenagers from Long Island. Angel Maceria, age 15, and Naia Beck, age 17, both of Brentwood, were last seen on Thursday, Nov. 21, according to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Beck was last seen wearing a green t-shirt and gray sweatpants, while Maceria was wearing a blue flannel shirt, blue jeans, and white shoes. The two may be traveling together. Anyone with information is asked to contact the New York State Missing Persons Clearinghouse at 1-800-346-3543. Share this story by clicking the Facebook …
New City, NY
Police & Fire
Rockland County Jail Sergeant Facing 51 Child Exploitation Charges Following Cyber Tip: DA
A 44-year-old sergeant at the Rockland County Jail is facing over 50 charges of possessing and promoting alleged child sexual abuse material, authorities announced. Daniel Dworkin, a corrections officer sergeant, was arrested Thursday, Nov. 21, following an investigation sparked by a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, according to Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II. Dworkin is charged with 51 counts each of promoting and possessing a sexual performance by a child. A search of his home and digital devices reportedly uncovered disturbing…
Albany, NY
Police & Fire
Seen Her? 17-Year-Old Girl From Albany Has Been Missing 5 Days
Authorities are asking for help in locating a missing teenager from the region. Winona Lewis, age 17, of Albany, was last seen on Thursday, Nov. 14, according to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Additional details, like where she was last seen or what she was wearing, were not immediately available. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Albany Police Department at 518-438-4000. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Tabernacle-Shamong, NJ
Police & Fire
Tabernacle Man Convinced PA Girl To Send Him Sexual Pics, Videos: Prosecutors
A New Jersey man was accused of getting a Pennsylvania girl to send him naked pictures and sexual videos, authorities said. Fredderico Soda, 29, of Tabernacle, was arrested on Thursday, Nov. 14, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia Bradshaw said in a news release. The investigation began earlier in 2024 when the county prosecutor's office received a tip about Soda's online activities from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Palmer Township, PA, police were also contacted by the girl's parents about Soda's online interactions with her. Investigators said Soda conti…
Warminster-Southampton, PA
News
Child Porn Sharing Leads To Arrest Of SEPTA Police Officer: Affidavit
A SEPTA transit police officer was arrested by the FBI for sharing child pornography, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice on Tuesday, Nov. 12. Brian Zenszer, 43, of Warminster, was accused of sharing 19 videos of child pornography and two pictures via his Kik social media account on Wednesday, Nov. 6, according to the affidavit of probable cause. The FBI began investigating Zenszer after receiving a CyberTip from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children regarding graphic videos found on Kik of "prepubescent minor girls" engaged in various sex acts, as stated…
Warminster-Southampton, PA
Police & Fire
PA Man Arrested For Sharing Child Porn Online: Police
A Bucks County man was charged for sharing child pornography online, police announced on Wednesday, Oct. 30. John Heaton IV, 59, of Southampton, was arrested on child pornography charges on Thursday, Oct. 24, the Upper Southampton Township Police Department said. The investigation began after Upper Southampton Township police, the Bucks County District Attorney's Office, and Homeland Security agents received a CyberTip submitted to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children on Thursday, Oct. 10, according to police. The CyberTip indicated that an Upper Southampton …
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