Windsor Man Coerced 11, 13-Year-Old Girls Into Sending Him Nudes; Faces Life in Prison: DOJ Windsor Man Coerced 11, 13-Year-Old Girls Into Sending Him Nudes; Faces Life in Prison: DOJ
Windsor Man Coerced 11, 13-Year-Old Girls Into Sending Him Nudes; Faces Life in Prison: DOJ A Connecticut man coerced and pressured an 11-year-old and a 13-year-old girl to send him nude photos over social media, federal authorities said.  Christopher Rodriguez, 31, of Windsor, was arrested and charged this week with enticing minors to engage in sexual activity, the US Attorney for Connecticut said.  According to court documents, Rodriguez used the apps LiveIn and Discord in October and November 2023 to contact an 11-year-old girl in Florida. Authorities say he coerced her into sending him a sexually explicit video of herself. In another case, prosecutors allege Ro…
3 Children Injured After Falling From Moving Bus In Spring Valley: Report 3 Children Injured After Falling From Moving Bus In Spring Valley: Report
3 Children Injured After Falling From Moving Bus In Spring Valley: Report A terrifying incident in Rockland County left three children injured after they fell out of a moving bus. The incident happened in Spring Valley on Dr. Frank Road on Wednesday, Aug. 27, when an emergency exit door on a Transport of Rockland bus suddenly swung open while the vehicle was in motion, The Monsey Scoop reported. Three children fell from the bus onto the roadway, according to the outlet. Spring Valley Police and Hatzoloh EMS rushed to the scene. The children suffered what were described as minor injuries and were taken by Hatzoloh EMS to Hackensack Medical Center for treatment, T…
VIDEO: Terrified Child Leaps From Burning Asbury Park Home Into Cops' Arms VIDEO: Terrified Child Leaps From Burning Asbury Park Home Into Cops' Arms
Video: Terrified Child Leaps From Burning Asbury Park Home Into Cops' Arms Asbury Park police sprang into action on Monday, Aug. 25, helping to rescue a child whose home was on fire, authorities said (scroll for video). At 8:44 a.m., police were dispatched to 510 Prospect Ave. and observed heavy smoke and flames coming from the residence, Asbury Park police said. An 8-year-old emerged from a second-floor window, jumped, and was caught by two police officers and a Good Samaritan, who worked together to safely bring the child to the ground, authorities said. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @dailyvoicenewj…
Norwalk Mom Charged After Baby Nearly Drowned While Unattended In Kiddie Pool: Police Norwalk Mom Charged After Baby Nearly Drowned While Unattended In Kiddie Pool: Police
Norwalk Mom Charged After Baby Nearly Drowned While Unattended In Kiddie Pool: Police A police officer is being credited with saving the life of a 1-year-old who nearly drowned in a backyard pool, while the child’s mother now faces charges, authorities said. Carla Sanchez, 26, of Norwalk, was arrested and charged with two counts of risk of injury to a minor after investigators said she left the infant and another child unattended in a kiddie pool. Norwalk Police Officer Daniel Vazquez was called to a Vollmer Avenue residence on July 12 for reports of an unresponsive child. When he arrived, Sanchez handed him the child, who was “unconscious, limp, and not breathing," authorit…
Man Grabs 14-Year-Old Girl At Bus Stop In Montco, Arrested Near Church: Police Man Grabs 14-Year-Old Girl At Bus Stop In Montco, Arrested Near Church: Police
Man Grabs 14-Year-Old Girl At Bus Stop In Montco, Arrested Near Church: Police A 14-year-old student was grabbed by a stranger at a bus stop in Upper Merion early Tuesday, Aug. 26, but escaped and alerted her mother, prompting a swift arrest, police said. The Upper Merion High School student was waiting near Sacred Heart Church at 120 Jefferson Street in the Swedesburg section of the township around 6:30 a.m. when the man walked up and grabbed her arm, according to the Upper Merion Police Department. She broke free and ran, calling her mom immediately, investigators said. With help from her and nearby witnesses, Upper Merion and Bridgeport officers found the suspect …
7-Year-Old Shoots Himself: Newark PD 7-Year-Old Shoots Himself: Newark PD
7-Year-Old Shoots Himself: Newark PD A 7-year-old boy was hospitalized after shooting himself in the hand in Newark on Monday, Aug. 25, authorities said. At 10:50 a.m., police responded Newark Beth Israel Medical Center on a call of a 7-year-old boy arriving there with his parent for treatment of a self-inflicted gunshot injury to the hand, Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda said. The incident occurred at a residence in the 300 block of Clinton Place, where the child located a family member’s firearm, Miranda said.  The incident remains under investigation, Miranda said.
Trevose Man Travels 1K+ Miles To Stalk 14-Year-Old Influencer, Confronts Dad At Florida Home Trevose Man Travels 1K+ Miles To Stalk 14-Year-Old Influencer, Confronts Dad At Florida Home
Trevose Man Travels 1K+ Miles To Stalk 14-Year-Old Influencer, Confronts Dad At Florida Home A Pennsylvania man with past ties to Trevose, Eagleville, and Norristown traveled more than 1,000 miles to Florida to stalk a 14-year-old social media influencer, confronting her father in the driveway, authorities announced on Wednesday, Aug. 20. Jarred Easter, 29, was arrested by members of the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigation Section on Sunday, Aug. 18, after investigators said he showed up at the teen’s Walton County residence. Easter spent three months sending disturbing emails, nude photos, and obsessive messages to the child’s account connected to her social med…
Child Gunned Down At July 4 Bowie Cookout: Shooter Convicted After Arrest In South America Child Gunned Down At July 4 Bowie Cookout: Shooter Convicted After Arrest In South America
Child Gunned Down At July 4 Bowie Cookout: Shooter Convicted After Arrest In South America The man responsible for the fatal shooting of 6-year-old Ahsan Payton on the Fourth of July last year in Maryland is facing decades in prison after being arrested in South America last year, authorities announced. Rakeem Gilgeours, 34, who opened fire during a neighborhood event on July 4, 2024, has been convicted of assault and other offenses after the child was shot and killed in crossfire, according to the Prince George's County State's Attorney's Office. During a neighborhood celebration over the holiday in Temple Hills, gunshots rang out at around 7:50 p.m. in the 4500 block of Akron S…
Child Found Walking Alone On Road In Lower Paxton Returned Home: Police (UPDATE) Child Found Walking Alone On Road In Lower Paxton Returned Home: Police (UPDATE)
Child Found Walking Alone On Road In Lower Paxton Returned Home: Police (Update) A child who was found walking alone in Lower Paxton Township on Tuesday, Aug. 19 has been reunited with his family, police announced. The boy was located around 11 a.m. near Jonestown Road and South Johnson Street, according to the Lower Paxton Township Bureau of Police. Later that same day, officers shared that the child had been safely returned home
Deadly Choking Risks In Fake Labubu Dolls Spark 'Urgent Safety Warning' Deadly Choking Risks In Fake Labubu Dolls Spark 'Urgent Safety Warning'
Deadly Choking Risks In Fake Labubu Dolls Spark 'Urgent Safety Warning' Federal regulators are issuing an "urgent safety warning" about counterfeit Labubu dolls, which can break and pose choking hazards to children. The Consumer Product Safety Commission gave the warning about the fakes commonly referred to as "Lafufus" on Monday, Aug. 18. The counterfeit Lafufus can be found in stores and online. The dolls, which are sold as plush figures and keychains, are small enough to fit entirely in a child's mouth. According to the CPSC, some counterfeits break apart easily, releasing small pieces that can lodge in a child's throat. Thousands of knockoffs have alr…
Troy Explosion Injuring 2 Children Believed Tied To Fireworks, Police Say Troy Explosion Injuring 2 Children Believed Tied To Fireworks, Police Say
Troy Explosion Injuring 2 Children Believed Tied To Fireworks, Police Say Two children were hurt in upstate New York after an explosion caused by improperly discarded fireworks, police said. The Rensselaer County incident happened around 6:15 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 17, at a Troy residence on O’Neil Street, according to Troy Police. Officers and firefighters responded after an explosion occurred near a roll-off dumpster in the driveway, where a homeowner had been discarding renovation debris. A 5-year-old and 9-year-old playing nearby were struck by the blast, police said. The younger child suffered minor cuts and was treated at a hospital and released. The 9-year-ol…
Poison Dangers For Kids Prompt Large Recall Of Torch Fuel Poison Dangers For Kids Prompt Large Recall Of Torch Fuel
Poison Dangers For Kids Prompt Large Recall Of Torch Fuel More than 11,000 bottles of torch fuel are being recalled because they violate multiple safety standards, posing a deadly poisoning risk to children. Firefly Fuel issued the recall for about 11,275 of its "Safe & Green" 32-ounce torch fuel bottles, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Aug. 14. The transparent bottles contain hydrocarbons that require child-resistant packaging under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The included nozzle applicator isn't child-resistant, meaning that if it replaces the original closure, young children could access the liqui…