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Yahoo
17 hours ago
- Yahoo
Two accused of child exploitation arrested in joint investigation
ST. TAMMANY PARISH, La. (WGNO) — Two people accused of exploiting children have been arrested as the result of a multi-agency investigation in St. Tammany Parish. Multi-agency drug investigation leads to Houma area arrest Over the course of several days, the Louisiana State Police Special Victims Unit, FBI agents and St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office deputies partnered together for the investigation. Troopers said this led to the arrests of 23-year-old Caden A. Rampino and 25-year-old Justin K. Dixon on June 25. The two were booked into the St. Tammany Parish Correctional Center on charges of indecent behavior with juveniles and computer aided solicitation of a minor. Woman fights off alligator to save dog in New Orleans' City Park Additionally, Dixon faces a charge of attempted carnal knowledge of a juvenile. The incident remains under investigation, according to authorities. 'The Louisiana State Police Special Victims Unit works to rescue and seek justice for victims of child exploitation and human trafficking through partnerships with local, state, and federal agencies, as well as public education,' said LSP Troop trend already identified among 'Generation Beta' babies, BabyCenter claims Eight people shot within nine hours in New Orleans Two dead in Lower Ninth Ward homicide investigation Boil water advisory issued in New Orleans after 30″ main break How do the chemicals in sunscreen protect our skin from damage? Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
South China Morning Post
2 days ago
- South China Morning Post
Japan police uncover ‘online paedophile group' of teachers
Two primary school teachers in Japan have been charged with taking photos of little girls in their underwear and then sharing the images with at least 10 more colleagues, in a case which has roused public outcry. On Tuesday, police arrested Yuji Moriyama, 42, a teacher at Kosaka Elementary School in Nagoya, and Fumiya Kosemura, 37, a teacher at Hongodai Elementary School in Yokohama. Around 70 indecent photographs and video clips were found on Moriyama's computer, along with up-skirt images and 'deepfake' composite images that combined children's heads with other sexualised pictures, the Asahi newspaper reported, quoting the Aichi prefectural police. Some appeared to have been taken in school. Both men admitted the charges, police said. The investigation has now turned to identifying the other members of the 'online paedophile group' who also received the images. Early investigations suggest the group was managed by Moriyama and was made up of primary and junior high school teachers with a similar fondness for pornographic images of very young girls. Primary school pupils head for classes in Osaka, western Japan. Photo: Kyodo/AP In Japan, the ages of primary and junior high school children range from six to 15.
CBS News
3 days ago
- CBS News
Man arrested in Colorado on sexual exploitation charges after Aurora teen who went missing found in Las Vegas
A 14 year old Aurora girl who had been missing for more than a week has been found and police say a 26-year-old man was arrested in Colorado in connection with her disappearance. Christian Williamson CBS Aurora police said Christian Williamson was arrested in Grand County. He is now facing charges of internet sexual exploitation of a child and internet luring of a child. Police say he gave investigators information that she was in Las Vegas, which is where she was found. This high angle night view looks toward the north end of the Las Vegas Strip. Some of the properties seen here are The Venetian Las Vegas, Palazzo Las Vegas, Wynn Las Vegas, MSG Sphere and Encore Las Vegas. Michael Lee / Getty Images They say there is evidence that Williamson and the girl had been communicating for months, and they expect to add more charges as that investigation continues. Police also say they are working with Las Vegas authorities on a possible suspect in that area.
CBS News
4 days ago
- CBS News
North Texas high school coach and athletic director placed on leave after arrest on child sex-related charges, officials say
Howe ISD has placed its head football coach and athletic director on administrative leave following his arrest earlier this month on three child sex-related charges, according to the school district's superintendent. Andrew Michael Harvey, 35, of Rhome, is charged with solicitation of a prostitute under the age of 18, online solicitation of a minor for sexual conduct, and the sale, distribution or display of harmful material to a minor, according to arrest records. Part of multi-agency sting Harvey was arrested on Tuesday as part of a multi-agency online solicitation of a minor operation, carried out June 17–18 by the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office Human Trafficking/Child Exploitation Unit. Andrew Michael Harvey, 35, of Rhome Tarrant County Sheriff's Office District response and reporting In correspondence with Howe ISD families, Superintendent Kevin Wilson said Harvey has been barred from district property and contact with students and staff as the district cooperates with law enforcement. In addition, Wilson said the incident has been reported to the Texas Education Agency and the Department of Family and Protective Services. Background and employment history Harvey's teaching certificate is currently under review by the Texas Education Agency. He previously worked in Keller ISD and Sanger ISD. According to Wilson, Harvey passed fingerprint-based background checks upon being hired in June 2022. "As with all employees, Harvey completed and passed an initial fingerprint-based background check that identifies criminal history results through both the FBI and the Texas Department of Public Safety," Wilson said. "Howe ISD maintains a subscription to all staff background reports for the entirety of their employment. "... We are cooperating fully with law enforcement and are committed to transparency as this case develops, within the limits of what the law allows us to share and while maintaining confidentiality for any victim, as outlined by law." Community urged to report concerns Wilson urged anyone in the Howe ISD community with concerns or information to contact the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office at (817) 884-3099 or the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services at (800) 252-5400. "We will continue to keep our community informed as appropriate," Wilson said. Ongoing coverage CBS News Texas will provide additional information as it becomes available.
CTV News
4 days ago
- CTV News
Edmonton teacher facing child exploitation charges, may have left Canada: ALERT
Jimmy Buena, seen here in 2022, is wanted by Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams in connection with child exploitation charges. (CTV News Edmonton) Police are searching for an Edmonton teacher wanted for child sexual exploitation charges. Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT) said 47-year-old Jimmy Buena, a teacher at St. Oscar Romero Catholic High School, has been charged with accessing, possessing and transmitting child pornography. According to ALERT, Buena allegedly uploaded child sexual abuse materials to Facebook. The agency said the charges are related to online offences and it's unclear whether any students were impacted. A warrant was issued for Buena's arrest and officers attempted to take him into custody on Tuesday, but he was not at the school. ALERT believes he has left the country. On Wednesday morning, the St. Oscar Romero website said Buena taught Filipino language and math. That page was later taken down. The Edmonton Catholic School Division said it was made aware of the charges against Buena on Tuesday. It said Buena's last day at the school was June 19, and that he longer worked for the school or division and would not be returning in September. 'The safety and well-being of our students is our first priority, and we are fully cooperating with police,' the division said in a statement to CTV News Edmonton. 'Our priority right now is to ensure that our school community has the support and resources it needs during this time. Given the ongoing investigation, we are unable to share further details.' Anyone with information on Buena should contact local police or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
