A Fort Drum man living in Watertown was jailed without bail Thursday on allegations that over a two-year period he raped a girl under age 11, according to documents filed in Watertown City Court.
Duane A. Bault, 40, of 163 Breen Ave., is charged with predatory sexual assault against a child. As defined by state penal law, the charge involves committing first-degree rape, first-degree criminal sexual act and first-degree aggravated sexual abuse against a child under age 13.
The court file indicates his conduct was upon a child under age 11 and occurred in the city between Aug. 13, 2004, and July 1, 2006.
The charge is an A-II felony, which, with a conviction, carries a possible prison sentence of up to life.
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Joe Harvey Jr Arrested for Sexually Assaulting Infant
A man accused of sexually assaulting his ex-girlfriend’s infant in an unincorporated area near west suburban Montgomery was ordered held on $250,000 bond this week.
Joe P. Harvey, Jr., 27, of the 0-100 block of Marnel Road in Montgomery, was charged with one count of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, one count of aggravated criminal sexual abuse and one count of criminal sexual assault, according to a release from the Kendall County Sheriff’s office.
Harvey is accused of sexually assaulting his ex-girlfriend’s baby, whose gender and age was not immediately available, on Thursday in his home, the release said.
Thursday afternoon, the child’s mother took the baby to Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora after noticing injuries, the release said. Hospital staff determined the baby had been sexually abused, the release said.
The Department of Children and Family Services and the sheriff’s department was contacted and, after interviewing the child’s mother, it was determined that Harvey had allegedly abused the child.
Harvey is being held on $250,000 bond in the Kendall County jail.
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http://cbs2chicago.com/local/montgomery.infant.assault.2.1053691.html
Paul Bradley Arrested for Nine Felony Sexual Assault Charges
Paul R. Bradley, 52, Clackamas, Ore., pleaded not guilty Monday to nine felony charges in connection with a sexual assault case involving a Wabash County, Ill. teen.
Bradley appeared in Wabash County Circuit Court Monday before Circuit Judge Paul W. Lamar, waiving his right to a preliminary hearing and formal arraignment. A trial date was set for 9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8. He was represented Monday by Wabash County Public Defender James Lane.
Two pre-trial dates have been set: 2 p.m. July 20 and 11 a.m. Aug. 10. A final pre-trial hearing is scheduled at 11 a.m. Aug. 24.
The charges against Bradley include aggravated kidnapping inflicting harm, aggravated criminal sexual assault, indecent solicitation, child pornography, aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a victim younger than 17 years, traveling to meet a minor, solicitation to meet a child, unlawful restraint and child abduction.
Wabash County State’s Attorney Cassandra Goldman filed the charges following Bradley’s May 26 arrest Mt. Carmel Police Mike McWilliams and Art Kimmel.
Police found Bradley with the 15-year-old Wabash County male in a rental car parked in the 1100 block of Pear Street during a late night routine traffic stop.
Det. Sgt. Ryan Turner said investigation revealed Bradley was in town for an alleged rendezvous with the juvenile.
“We know for sure the Internet was used to make contact with each other in this case. We don’t know specifically what information was exchanged until we get the FBI analysis of the computers,” Mt. Carmel Police Chief Jeff Besing said after the arrest.
Local police are working with the FBI, Illinois State Police, and the Secretary of State’s office.
Goldman said the charges have been filed locally and would be prosecuted locally, but the investigation is ongoing. She could not say whether other charges would be filed in other places.
She said the allegations are that there was deceit and threat of force used in the matter.
Turner said Bradley took a flight to reach the area, but declined to specify which airport. He said the rental car had been processed for evidence and returned to the car agency. He did not say where Bradley rented the vehicle; only that the agency cooperated with authorities.
Turner said authorities processed a second “location” in Mt. Carmel which may be connected to the case. He did not elaborate.
Circuit Judge Stephen Sawyer set bond at $1 million, and Bradley remains in custody in Wabash County.
Bradley appeared in Wabash County Circuit Court Monday before Circuit Judge Paul W. Lamar, waiving his right to a preliminary hearing and formal arraignment. A trial date was set for 9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8. He was represented Monday by Wabash County Public Defender James Lane.
Two pre-trial dates have been set: 2 p.m. July 20 and 11 a.m. Aug. 10. A final pre-trial hearing is scheduled at 11 a.m. Aug. 24.
The charges against Bradley include aggravated kidnapping inflicting harm, aggravated criminal sexual assault, indecent solicitation, child pornography, aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a victim younger than 17 years, traveling to meet a minor, solicitation to meet a child, unlawful restraint and child abduction.
Wabash County State’s Attorney Cassandra Goldman filed the charges following Bradley’s May 26 arrest Mt. Carmel Police Mike McWilliams and Art Kimmel.
Police found Bradley with the 15-year-old Wabash County male in a rental car parked in the 1100 block of Pear Street during a late night routine traffic stop.
Det. Sgt. Ryan Turner said investigation revealed Bradley was in town for an alleged rendezvous with the juvenile.
“We know for sure the Internet was used to make contact with each other in this case. We don’t know specifically what information was exchanged until we get the FBI analysis of the computers,” Mt. Carmel Police Chief Jeff Besing said after the arrest.
Local police are working with the FBI, Illinois State Police, and the Secretary of State’s office.
Goldman said the charges have been filed locally and would be prosecuted locally, but the investigation is ongoing. She could not say whether other charges would be filed in other places.
She said the allegations are that there was deceit and threat of force used in the matter.
Turner said Bradley took a flight to reach the area, but declined to specify which airport. He said the rental car had been processed for evidence and returned to the car agency. He did not say where Bradley rented the vehicle; only that the agency cooperated with authorities.
Turner said authorities processed a second “location” in Mt. Carmel which may be connected to the case. He did not elaborate.
Circuit Judge Stephen Sawyer set bond at $1 million, and Bradley remains in custody in Wabash County.
Datrick Simmons Arrested for Statutory Rape
Halifax County sheriff's deputies arrested a convicted sex offender Thursday for allegedly having sex with a 14-year-old girl.
Datrick Simmons, 30, of Roanoke Rapids, faces one charge of statutory rape.
He was being held in the Halifax County Jail under a $75,000 bond Friday. His first court date was set for July 15.
According to state Department of Correction records, Simmons has a 10-year-old conviction for taking indecent liberties with a minor in 1997.
Child Abuse Reports Increased in New York
The number of child abuse reports made to Child Protective Services in New York State increased by 6% from 2007 to 2008. There were 154,837 child abuse reports made statewide in 2007. Last year the number jumped to 163,808.
A few counties experienced a decrease. One of those was Albany County which experienced a 3% drop in reports of child abuse. Fulton County, on the other hand, saw a 22% jump. Other counties near Albany experienced an increase as well. Montgomery County reports went up by 11%, Rensselaer County by 8.5%, Saratoga County 8%, Schoharie County by 5%, Schenectady County by 3.5% and Greene County by 1%.
Fulton County now leads New York State in the number of child abuse reports per 1,000 population, with 20 per 1,000. Fulton County replaces Schenectady County which led the state in 2007 with 17 child abuse reports per 1,000.
It's difficult to say what is driving the increase in child abuse reports. Some people say the poor economy is causing more child abuse. But Fulton County only experienced a slight increase in unemployment between 2007 and 2008 according to New York State Labor Department statistics.
The factors that cause child abuse to increase and the factors that cause an increase in reporting are not necessarily the same. An increase in reporting does not necessarily mean that there is an increase in abuse. Raised awareness and new legislation are just two factors that may cause an increase in the number of reports. On average 2/3 of all reports are unfounded, therefore it is inaccurate to assume that the number of reports is synonymous with the number of actual cases of abuse.
According to Prevent Child Abuse New York, the risk factors and causes of abuse are immaturity and unrealistic expectations, unmet emotional needs, the stresses of child care, economic crisis, domestic violence, lack of parenting knowledge, difficulty in relationships, depression or other mental health problems, and drug or alcohol abuse.
From 2002 until 2006 the number of child abuse reports in New York State dropped. There were 153,646 reported cases in 2002 and 139,169 in 2005. In 2006 the numbers jumped to 158,860 and then fell again in 2007 to 154,837. While the increase from 2007 to 2008 was 6% statewide, the increase from 2005 to 2008 was 18%, a significant increase.
Statistics for 2009 are not yet available.
A few counties experienced a decrease. One of those was Albany County which experienced a 3% drop in reports of child abuse. Fulton County, on the other hand, saw a 22% jump. Other counties near Albany experienced an increase as well. Montgomery County reports went up by 11%, Rensselaer County by 8.5%, Saratoga County 8%, Schoharie County by 5%, Schenectady County by 3.5% and Greene County by 1%.
Fulton County now leads New York State in the number of child abuse reports per 1,000 population, with 20 per 1,000. Fulton County replaces Schenectady County which led the state in 2007 with 17 child abuse reports per 1,000.
It's difficult to say what is driving the increase in child abuse reports. Some people say the poor economy is causing more child abuse. But Fulton County only experienced a slight increase in unemployment between 2007 and 2008 according to New York State Labor Department statistics.
The factors that cause child abuse to increase and the factors that cause an increase in reporting are not necessarily the same. An increase in reporting does not necessarily mean that there is an increase in abuse. Raised awareness and new legislation are just two factors that may cause an increase in the number of reports. On average 2/3 of all reports are unfounded, therefore it is inaccurate to assume that the number of reports is synonymous with the number of actual cases of abuse.
According to Prevent Child Abuse New York, the risk factors and causes of abuse are immaturity and unrealistic expectations, unmet emotional needs, the stresses of child care, economic crisis, domestic violence, lack of parenting knowledge, difficulty in relationships, depression or other mental health problems, and drug or alcohol abuse.
From 2002 until 2006 the number of child abuse reports in New York State dropped. There were 153,646 reported cases in 2002 and 139,169 in 2005. In 2006 the numbers jumped to 158,860 and then fell again in 2007 to 154,837. While the increase from 2007 to 2008 was 6% statewide, the increase from 2005 to 2008 was 18%, a significant increase.
Statistics for 2009 are not yet available.
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Officer Anthony Miller Pleads Guilty to Having Child Porn
A police officer from western Wisconsin pleaded guilty to having child porn on duty.
Anthony T. Miller of New Richmond pleaded guilty to two counts of possession of child pornography in St. Croix County court.
One of those charges was amended from exploitation of a child. Miller served for 11 years with the Hastings, Minnesota police department. Investigators say Miller admitted he downloaded and traded pornographic pictures of children while he was on duty.
Sentencing is scheduled for August 17th.
Anthony T. Miller of New Richmond pleaded guilty to two counts of possession of child pornography in St. Croix County court.
One of those charges was amended from exploitation of a child. Miller served for 11 years with the Hastings, Minnesota police department. Investigators say Miller admitted he downloaded and traded pornographic pictures of children while he was on duty.
Sentencing is scheduled for August 17th.
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Information: http://www.woodtv.com/dpp/news/local/muskegon_county/Miller_admits_sex_crimes_with_kids
Anthony Teifke Charged with Sexual Assault on Child
A Fond du Lac teen charged with sexual assault of a child younger than 12 made his first appearance in Walworth County Court on Friday.
A June 26 preliminary hearing is scheduled for Anthony R. Teifke, 18, of Fond du Lac. He is accused of having sexual intercourse in May with a young girl he knows, according to the criminal complaint.
Teifke also faces a charge of possession of child pornography in Fond du Lac, according to the complaint.
If convicted on the sexual assault charge, Teifke faces 60 years in prison. He remains in the Walworth County Jail on a $10,000 cash bond.
A June 26 preliminary hearing is scheduled for Anthony R. Teifke, 18, of Fond du Lac. He is accused of having sexual intercourse in May with a young girl he knows, according to the criminal complaint.
Teifke also faces a charge of possession of child pornography in Fond du Lac, according to the complaint.
If convicted on the sexual assault charge, Teifke faces 60 years in prison. He remains in the Walworth County Jail on a $10,000 cash bond.
Friday, June 19, 2009
Matthew Toomath Arrested for Possession of Child Porn
A prominent businessman in Oneida was arrested today and charged with one count of promoting child pornography and two counts of possessing child pornography.
Matthew Toomath was arrested today and charged with one count of promoting child pornography and two counts of possessing child pornography, troopers said.State police in Oneida say Matthew Toomath, 38, of 325 N. Main St., is the owner of Ye Olde Pizza Pub and a member of the the board of directors of the Oneida Chamber of Commerce. He is also on the board at St. Patrick's School in Oneida. Toomath owns The Pizzeria in Morrisville.
Police say Toomath possessed and promoted images and videos of children as young as 5 engaged in sexual acts with adults and animals. Toomath was arraigned tonight in Oneida City Court and held on $25,000 bail. He is to appear back in court next Friday.
More charges against Toomath may be coming, according to Trooper Jack Keller. Keller said Toomath's arrest comes after a six-month undercover investigation.
Correctional Sergeant Paul Edward Black Charged with Possession of Child Porn
A Century man who works as a sergeant at Century Correctional Facility has been arrested on federal child porn charges.
Paul Edward Black, 42, was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of the possession of child pornography, according to United States Attorney Thomas F. Kirwin, Northern District of Florida.
Black is a sergeant at the Century Correctional Institution. He made his initial appearance before United States Magistrate Judge Elizabeth Timothy today in federal court. A trial date has been set for August 3.
Black was arrested about noon Wednesday while he was at work at Century Correctional Institution. Florida Department of Corrections Spokesperson Gretl Plessinger said Black has been employed at CCI since March 22, 1991. She said he typically worked the day shift at the prison. He has not been fired, but the Department of Corrections is working toward his termination, Plessinger said. DOC officials will not allow Black to return to work at CCI unless the charges are dropped, she said.
Black was indicted by a federal grand jury on Tuesday, and a warrant was issued for his arrest through the Jacksonville Field Office of the FBI.
Black is accused of using online file sharing software to download images and videos of child pornography. If convicted, Black faces a term of up to ten years imprisonment and a lifetime term of supervised release, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
This investigation was initiated by the Computer Crime Unit of the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office and supported by the Pensacola Police Department, the United States Marshals Service, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and other members of the North Florida Child Pornography Task Force. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney David L. Goldberg.
Paul Edward Black, 42, was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of the possession of child pornography, according to United States Attorney Thomas F. Kirwin, Northern District of Florida.
Black is a sergeant at the Century Correctional Institution. He made his initial appearance before United States Magistrate Judge Elizabeth Timothy today in federal court. A trial date has been set for August 3.
Black was arrested about noon Wednesday while he was at work at Century Correctional Institution. Florida Department of Corrections Spokesperson Gretl Plessinger said Black has been employed at CCI since March 22, 1991. She said he typically worked the day shift at the prison. He has not been fired, but the Department of Corrections is working toward his termination, Plessinger said. DOC officials will not allow Black to return to work at CCI unless the charges are dropped, she said.
Black was indicted by a federal grand jury on Tuesday, and a warrant was issued for his arrest through the Jacksonville Field Office of the FBI.
Black is accused of using online file sharing software to download images and videos of child pornography. If convicted, Black faces a term of up to ten years imprisonment and a lifetime term of supervised release, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
This investigation was initiated by the Computer Crime Unit of the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office and supported by the Pensacola Police Department, the United States Marshals Service, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and other members of the North Florida Child Pornography Task Force. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney David L. Goldberg.
Cardinal O'Connor Molest Nephew
CARDINAL KIN SHOCK
A nephew of the late John Cardinal O'Connor was abused by a perverted priest who targeted him when he was a teen attending a Catholic high school, an explosive new lawsuit claims.
Richard Green says his nightmare unfolded when he was a 14-year-old freshman at the Philadelphia school.
The suit charges the abuse continued even as school and church officials engaged in a "conspiracy of silence" to cover up the sick history of the Rev. John M. McDevitt, a religion teacher.
Worse, McDevitt used Green's close relationship to O'Connor "to get power over him," forcing the teen into accepting his...
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More Information: http://www.manlystewart.com/news.php
A nephew of the late John Cardinal O'Connor was abused by a perverted priest who targeted him when he was a teen attending a Catholic high school, an explosive new lawsuit claims.
Richard Green says his nightmare unfolded when he was a 14-year-old freshman at the Philadelphia school.
The suit charges the abuse continued even as school and church officials engaged in a "conspiracy of silence" to cover up the sick history of the Rev. John M. McDevitt, a religion teacher.
Worse, McDevitt used Green's close relationship to O'Connor "to get power over him," forcing the teen into accepting his...
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More Information: http://www.manlystewart.com/news.php
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Little League Umpire John Coran Pleaded Guilty to Possession of Child Porn
A former Little League umpire from Massachusetts has pleaded guilty to a federal charge of possessing child pornography.
John Coran of Oxford entered his plea Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Worcester.
The FBI says it found sexually explicit pictures of minors on the 51-year-old Coran’s computer.
Coran’s sentencing is scheduled for Sept. 14. He faces about four years in prison under terms of a plea deal.
Little League officials in central Massachusetts tell The Telegram & Gazette that Coran has umpired games in the area since 1980. He can no longer do so.
Local police say there have been no complaints of inappropriate contact between Coran and area children.
Coran’s federal public defender did not immediately return a call Thursday
John Coran of Oxford entered his plea Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Worcester.
The FBI says it found sexually explicit pictures of minors on the 51-year-old Coran’s computer.
Coran’s sentencing is scheduled for Sept. 14. He faces about four years in prison under terms of a plea deal.
Little League officials in central Massachusetts tell The Telegram & Gazette that Coran has umpired games in the area since 1980. He can no longer do so.
Local police say there have been no complaints of inappropriate contact between Coran and area children.
Coran’s federal public defender did not immediately return a call Thursday
Baseball Coach William Jacobsen Guilty of Sexual Abuse
A Bell County jury returned a guilty verdict Wednesday afternoon in the trial of former youth baseball coach William Thomas Jacobsen, who was charged with two counts of continuous sexual abuse of a child in a series of incidents involving two young boys, one of whom was a member of his team.
Jurors returned the verdict after about a day of testimony.
On Tuesday, the victims detailed incidents that typically involved sleepovers at Jacobsen’s house where he gave boys alcohol and then singled one out for abuse, away from the others.
Jacobsen is the first person to be indicted and tried under the continuous sexual abuse of a child law, which went into effect in September 2007 and which raises the punishment range from 25 years to life without parole in certain sexual assault cases.
Jacobsen will be sentenced later.
The charges stem from an investigation that started on June 10, 2008 when deputies were sent to Scott & White Hospital in response to a report that a youth baseball coach had sexually assaulted a 13-year-old boy.
The boy told investigators the sexual assaults started about a year before and said the latest had occurred in early June. 2008.
Authorities identified at least four potential victims, but Jacobsen went to trial on charges stemming from incidents involving just two.
Jacobsen was relieved of his coaching duties after deputies advised the Little River-Academy Youth Baseball League about the investigation.
He was also relieved of his duties as a Little River-Academy volunteer firefighter.
Jacobsen didn’t stick around to wait for deputies to arrest him, however.
He and his wife fled the area on June 21, 2008 after an initial interview with investigators.
The two were fugitives for 50 days before being captured in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico on August 9, 2008.
Marilyn Wesson, 58, was charged with hindering apprehension.
She is scheduled to go on trial next month.
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Jurors returned the verdict after about a day of testimony.
On Tuesday, the victims detailed incidents that typically involved sleepovers at Jacobsen’s house where he gave boys alcohol and then singled one out for abuse, away from the others.
Jacobsen is the first person to be indicted and tried under the continuous sexual abuse of a child law, which went into effect in September 2007 and which raises the punishment range from 25 years to life without parole in certain sexual assault cases.
Jacobsen will be sentenced later.
The charges stem from an investigation that started on June 10, 2008 when deputies were sent to Scott & White Hospital in response to a report that a youth baseball coach had sexually assaulted a 13-year-old boy.
The boy told investigators the sexual assaults started about a year before and said the latest had occurred in early June. 2008.
Authorities identified at least four potential victims, but Jacobsen went to trial on charges stemming from incidents involving just two.
Jacobsen was relieved of his coaching duties after deputies advised the Little River-Academy Youth Baseball League about the investigation.
He was also relieved of his duties as a Little River-Academy volunteer firefighter.
Jacobsen didn’t stick around to wait for deputies to arrest him, however.
He and his wife fled the area on June 21, 2008 after an initial interview with investigators.
The two were fugitives for 50 days before being captured in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico on August 9, 2008.
Marilyn Wesson, 58, was charged with hindering apprehension.
She is scheduled to go on trial next month.
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Perry Leonard Gibbs Accused of Molesting 4-year-old
A local man has been arrested after he was accused of molesting a four-year girl back in 2000.
Perry Leonard Gibbs, 52, of 5451 Still Road Lot 5 in Bratt, was arrested and charged with molesting a child under the age of 12. He remained in the Escambia County Jail Friday morning on $25,000 bond.
A female told the investigators under oath that Gibbs molested her in 2000 when she was four and five years old, according to Sgt. Ted Roy with the Escambia County Sheriff’s Department. The victim told investigators that the molestation occurred in the Walnut Hill area.
The female made the allegations in May of this year, accord to Roy.
Gibbs, who provided an Atmore, Ala., address at the time of his arrest, made his initial court appearance Wednesday afternoon via a closed circuit video feed from the Escambia County Jail. If he makes bond, Gibbs was ordered to have no direct or indirect contact with the victim and to wear a GPS monitor.
The felony molestation charge carries a maximum penalty of life in prison. Gibbs is due back in court in early July.
Former Major League Outfielder Mel Hall Convicted of Raping 12-year-old
Former major league outfielder Mel Hall was sentenced to 45 years in prison yesterday in Fort Worth, Texas, after being convicted of raping a 12-year-old girl and sexually abusing or inappropriately touching three girls.
Hall, 48, looked skyward and swayed back and forth as the verdict was read. One of his two daughters who testified on his behalf during the punishment phase sobbed as the reality of the sentence set in.
Jurors reached the verdict on the punishment after about an hour of deliberating. They took about 90 minutes Tuesday to convict Hall on three counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child and two counts of indecency with a child. He must serve about 22 1/2 years in prison before becoming eligible for parole.
After the verdict was announced, prosecutor Kim D'Avignon read a brief statement on behalf of the 12-year-old victim and other of Hall's accusers.
"We believe that the verdict does on some level show that the jury understood," D'Avignon said. "They looked in these girls' eyes and said this is worth 40 years and we agree with them."
The defense had argued in the sentencing phase of the trial that Hall was a good man who mentored a lot of athletes and had a lot of good still to do.
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More Information:
http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-newswire18-2009jun18,0,7811386.story
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Firefighter Brian Wilkerson Arrested for Child Porn
A Springfield firefighter has pleaded not guilty to child pornography charges.
Brian Wilkerson is free on $50,000 bail after his arraignment Tuesday in federal court in Springfield. He faces four counts of receiving child pornography and one count of possessing it between August of 2005 and September.
A fire department spokesman says the 38-year-old Wilkerson has been suspended without pay pending the outcome of his case.
Wilkerson has also been ordered not to use the Internet, but his lawyer asked if that order could be relaxed so he can look for a job online.
A pretrial conference is scheduled for July 28.
If convicted, he faces a maximum prison term of five years.
Brian Wilkerson is free on $50,000 bail after his arraignment Tuesday in federal court in Springfield. He faces four counts of receiving child pornography and one count of possessing it between August of 2005 and September.
A fire department spokesman says the 38-year-old Wilkerson has been suspended without pay pending the outcome of his case.
Wilkerson has also been ordered not to use the Internet, but his lawyer asked if that order could be relaxed so he can look for a job online.
A pretrial conference is scheduled for July 28.
If convicted, he faces a maximum prison term of five years.
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