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Family Medical Group Doctor Richard B. Tancer Charged with Sexual Assault Following Medical Exam Incident in Little Ferry

Little Ferry, NJ – Authorities have charged Richard B. Tancer, 68, a Montville-based physician, with two counts of fourth-degree criminal sexual contact following an incident at a Little Ferry medical clinic. The charges stem from an investigation triggered by an alleged sexual assault on an…

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 4 Aug 2025

Family Medical Group Doctor Richard B. Tancer Charged with Sexual Assault Following Medical Exam Incident in Little Ferry

Former Ravenswood Assistant Track Coach Found Guilty of Secretly Recording Students at Middle School

Ravenswood, WV – A former assistant middle school track coach has been found guilty after admitting to secretly recording students as they changed their clothes, according to the Ravenswood Police Chief. Complaint of Changing Room Recording Sparks Immediate Police Response On Thursday, March 21, 202

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 4 Aug 2025

Former Ravenswood Assistant Track Coach Found Guilty of Secretly Recording Students at Middle School

Gulf Breeze High School Teacher Molly Mersereau Arrested for Secret Relationship with Student, Using Hidden Phones to Communicate

Gulf Breeze, FL – A 36-year-old hospitality teacher at Gulf Breeze High School, Molly Mersereau, was taken into custody Tuesday following accusations that she engaged in a romantic relationship with a student. Authorities charged her with multiple offenses, including using communication devices to f

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 1 Aug 2025

Gulf Breeze High School Teacher Molly Mersereau Arrested for Secret Relationship with Student, Using Hidden Phones to Communicate

Mesa Verde High School Teacher Arrested: Augustine Sanchez Accused of Molesting Six Minors in Citrus Heights, CA

Citrus Heights, CA – A teacher from Mesa Verde High School, Augustine Sanchez, 48, was taken into custody on Thursday following allegations that he molested a minor. Police have said their investigation identified six victims connected to the case. Mesa Verde Teacher Arrested on Charges…

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 1 Aug 2025

Mesa Verde High School Teacher Arrested: Augustine Sanchez Accused of Molesting Six Minors in Citrus Heights, CA

Millions of Above-Ground Pools Recalled After Fatal Child Drownings Linked to Hazardous Strap Design

About 5 million above-ground pools have been recalled following their connection to the deaths of nine children from 2007 to 2022. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued the nationwide recall Monday in coordination with pool manufacturers including Bestway, Intex, and Polygroup. T

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 31 Jul 2025

Millions of Above-Ground Pools Recalled After Fatal Child Drownings Linked to Hazardous Strap Design

Christopher Stormont, Miami-Dade Chess Coach Charged with Molesting 6-Year-Old During Lesson

Miami, FL – A chess teacher in Miami-Dade was taken into custody Tuesday after a six-year-old boy reported inappropriate contact during a lesson near Kendall. The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office confirmed the incident occurred around 5 p.m. in the 8300 block of SW 124th St. Charges…

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 31 Jul 2025

Christopher Stormont, Miami-Dade Chess Coach Charged with Molesting 6-Year-Old During Lesson

Former KIPP Charter School English Teacher James Tellis Charged with Child Sexual Assault at Jacksonville Charter School

Jacksonville, FL – New information has surfaced in the ongoing criminal investigation involving James Tellis, the 27-year-old former dean of students at IDEA River Bluff Charter School in Arlington. Tellis, who previously taught English at a public charter school within KIPP Jacksonville Public Scho

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 31 Jul 2025

Former KIPP Charter School English Teacher James Tellis Charged with Child Sexual Assault at Jacksonville Charter School

9-Year-Old Dies in Hersheypark Wave Pool Incident; Lifeguards Responded Immediately, Park Launches Investigation

Hershey, PA – A 9-year-old child has died after a tragic incident at the wave pool in the water park section of Hersheypark in Pennsylvania, park officials said. Swift Response from Lifeguards and Emergency Personnel On July 24, John Lawn, CEO of Hershey Entertainment &…

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 30 Jul 2025

9-Year-Old Dies in Hersheypark Wave Pool Incident; Lifeguards Responded Immediately, Park Launches Investigation

Ex-Elvaton Christian Academy Teacher and Jessup Pastor William Jones Arrested; Accused of Sexually Abusing Five Students

Millersville, MD – William Jones, 58, a former teacher at Elvaton Christian Academy in Millersville and pastor at Jessup Baptist Church, was arrested Friday following an investigation by Anne Arundel County Police involving allegations of sexual abuse of minors. Investigation Uncovers Multiple Victi

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 29 Jul 2025

Ex-Elvaton Christian Academy Teacher and Jessup Pastor William Jones Arrested; Accused of Sexually Abusing Five Students

Substitute Coach Gabriel Vigil Arrested in Long Beach for Alleged Sexual Abuse of Cabrillo High Student; Police Warn More Victims Possible

Long Beach, CA – Long Beach Police apprehended 34-year-old Gabriel Vigil early Thursday morning at his home near Pacific Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway. The arrest follows an investigation sparked by allegations involving a Cabrillo High School student. School Staff Member’s Report Launches Invest

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 28 Jul 2025

Substitute Coach Gabriel Vigil Arrested in Long Beach for Alleged Sexual Abuse of Cabrillo High Student; Police Warn More Victims Possible

Gabriel Hemenez Faces New Gainesville Molestation Charges – Civil Lawsuits Allege Ignite Life Center Negligence and Broader Church Abuse Scandal

Gainesville, FL — Authorities have filed three new felony charges of lewd and lascivious molestation against Gabriel Hemenez, a former volunteer with Ignite Life Center and its affiliated summer camp. The latest charges are based on allegations brought forward by a young boy who attended…

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 25 Jul 2025

Gabriel Hemenez Faces New Gainesville Molestation Charges – Civil Lawsuits Allege Ignite Life Center Negligence and Broader Church Abuse Scandal

West Palm Beach, FL – Miguel Benavente, Former Roosevelt Middle School Teacher Accused of Sexually Abusing Young Boy

West Palm Beach, FL – Miguel Benavente, 57, a longtime employee of the Palm Beach County School District, was arrested on Tuesday following allegations that he sexually assaulted a boy under the age of 12. Law enforcement officials indicate that additional victims may exist. Details…

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 23 Jul 2025

West Palm Beach, FL – Miguel Benavente, Former Roosevelt Middle School Teacher Accused of Sexually Abusing Young Boy