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Anthony Odiong, Former Waco Catholic Priest Faces New Sexual Assault Charges as More Victims Emerge

Waco, TX – A McLennan County grand jury has issued a new four-count indictment against Father Anthony Odiong, 56, a former Catholic priest who served in Waco and West, Texas. This latest indictment, returned on Thursday, September 26, 2024, alleges sexual assault of a woman…

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 8 Oct 2024

Anthony Odiong, Former Waco Catholic Priest Faces New Sexual Assault Charges as More Victims Emerge

Ernest Yeager – Fairmont Senior High School Teacher Charged with Engaging in Sexual Acts with Student

Fairmont, WV — In a shocking turn of events, Ernest Yeager, a 33-year-old former teacher at Fairmont Senior High School, has been indicted by the Marion County Grand Jury on multiple serious charges stemming from alleged sexual acts with a 17-year-old male student. Disturbing Allegations…

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 8 Oct 2024

Ernest Yeager – Fairmont Senior High School Teacher Charged with Engaging in Sexual Acts with Student

Local Youth Pastor Marvin Scales To Spend 50 Years for Child Sex Abuse in Waxahachie, TX

Waxahachie, TX – A former youth pastor from Waxahachie, Texas, has been sentenced to 50 years in prison after pleading guilty to sexually abusing four minors, including the impregnation of a 14-year-old girl. Registered Sex Offender, Youth Pastor Gets 14-Year-Old Pregnant Marvin Scales, 53, received

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 7 Oct 2024

Local Youth Pastor Marvin Scales To Spend 50 Years for Child Sex Abuse in Waxahachie, TX

Irving Little Spurs Pediatrics Pediatric Medical Assistant Arrested for Child Molestation

Irving, TX – A shocking case of alleged child abuse has emerged in North Texas, involving a pediatric medical assistant accused of molesting young patients under the guise of medical care. Angel Nunez, 25, was arrested by Irving police on September 5, 2024, on charges…

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 7 Oct 2024

Irving Little Spurs Pediatrics Pediatric Medical Assistant Arrested for Child Molestation

Arrest of DFW Airport Massage Therapist, Zantana Zuniga, on Sexual Abuse Charges Raises Alarms Over Client Safety

Dallas, TX – A 33-year-old massage therapist, Zantana Zuniga, has been arrested following accusations of sexually assaulting a woman during a massage at SpaHere in Dallas-Fort Worth Airport’s Terminal C. The incident allegedly occurred on August 11, 2024, when Florida resident Sadie Kolves visited t

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 7 Oct 2024

Arrest of DFW Airport Massage Therapist, Zantana Zuniga, on Sexual Abuse Charges Raises Alarms Over Client Safety

Richard Colon, Teacher Arrested for Obscene Material Distribution at Lake Mary High School

Lake Mary, FL – A shocking incident has unfolded at Lake Mary High School as Richard Colon, a 55-year-old teacher and assistant coach, was arrested Thursday afternoon, October 3, 2024, following allegations of misconduct with a student. Colon holds positions of a Social Studies teacher…

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 4 Oct 2024

Richard Colon, Teacher Arrested for Obscene Material Distribution at Lake Mary High School

Rocky Goodwin, Arkansas Pastor Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges

Warren, AR – An 86-year-old pastor from Warren, Arkansas has been arrested and charged with distributing, possessing, and viewing sexually explicit conduct involving children. Rocky Goodwin, the lead pastor at Calvary Baptist Church, now faces serious legal consequences for his alleged involvement w

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 3 Oct 2024

Rocky Goodwin, Arkansas Pastor Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges

Christopher Scott Preston, Unlicensed Massage Therapist Arrested for Sexual Assault at 360 Wellness and Consulting

San Diego, CA – Christopher Scott Preston, 55, has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting multiple women while posing as a licensed massage therapist in San Diego. Preston operated a business called 360 Wellness and Consulting in Mira Mesa for six years using a fabricated license…

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 3 Oct 2024

Christopher Scott Preston, Unlicensed Massage Therapist Arrested for Sexual Assault at 360 Wellness and Consulting

Conroe, TX – Conroe ISD Substitute Teacher, Kesean Carter, Fired After Being Arrested for Allegedly Sexually Assaulting a Child

Montgomery County, TX – A shocking case has emerged from Conroe Independent School District (ISD) as a former employee faces serious criminal charges. Kesean Carter, who briefly worked as a paraprofessional at Oak Ridge High School, located at 27330 Oak Ridge School Rd, Conroe, TX 77385,…

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 2 Oct 2024

Conroe, TX – Conroe ISD Substitute Teacher, Kesean Carter, Fired After Being Arrested for Allegedly Sexually Assaulting a Child

Dallas Police Officer Brennon Wilkinson Arrested Following Allegations of Child Sexual Assault

Dallas, TX – A Dallas police officer faces serious charges related to the sexual assault of a child. On September 18, 2024, the Dallas Police Department announced the arrest of Officer Brennon Wilkinson by the Arlington Police Department. Multiple Sex Abuse Charges Filed Against Texas…

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 2 Oct 2024

Dallas Police Officer Brennon Wilkinson Arrested Following Allegations of Child Sexual Assault

Two SISD Employees Arrested for Sexual Abuse of Students: Bus Driver, Rodolfo Laureano and Eastlake High School Security Officer, David Hernandez

El Paso, TX – Two Socorro Independent School District (SISD) staff members face charges of indecency with a child following separate incidents this month. Rodolfo Laureano, 52, a school bus driver, and David Hernandez, 36, a security officer, have been placed on administrative leave after…

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 1 Oct 2024

Two SISD Employees Arrested for Sexual Abuse of Students: Bus Driver, Rodolfo Laureano and Eastlake High School Security Officer, David Hernandez

SISD Middle School Math Teacher, Llojan Almaraz, Arrested Twice on Multiple Child Sexual Abuse Charges in El Paso

El Paso, TX – A Clarke Middle School math teacher in El Paso has been arrested twice in recent weeks on multiple charges related to sexual abuse of minors. Llojan Almaraz, 28, faces serious allegations stemming from his interactions with students at the Socorro Independent…

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 1 Oct 2024

SISD Middle School Math Teacher, Llojan Almaraz, Arrested Twice on Multiple Child Sexual Abuse Charges in El Paso