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Charles County deputies Thursday said the woman was arrested after picking up the boy in her vehicle, a white Chevrolet Malibu, as he was walking in Bryans Road, Md near the bus stop.

An 8-year-old child was found distressed on the side of a Charles County, Maryland road, with officers learning that a woman he didn’t know picked him up on the way to his bus stop.

The woman was later identified as 64-year-old Krystal Ninette Clay, of Bryans Road. She has been charged with a felony for abduction of a child under 12.

Deputies said a witness, a concerned woman who did not want to be identified or quoted, called 9-1-1 after seeing the child in distress when Clay’s vehicle pulled over to the side of the road and asked the child to get in the car. After initially declining, the boy hopped into the vehicle.

Officers who arrived at the scene determined that the woman did not know the child and reunited him with a parent, according to a statement.

Charles County Sheriff Spokesperson Diane Richardson said, “We know that she picked him up. She did not know who he was.

He did not know who she was. She had no right to pick him up. So she’s been charged with abduction of a child under the age of 12 which is a felony.”

Charles County Sheriff Spokesperson Diane Richardson said, “We know that she picked him up. She did not know who he was.

He did not know who she was. She had no right to pick him up. So she’s been charged with abduction of a child under the age of 12 which is a felony.”

7News’ Maryland Bureau Chief Brad Bell spoke to the woman who some called a hero. She said she saw the car parked off Chapmans Landing Road in front of her home with the child crying outside.

At first, she thought there was car trouble but when she spoke to the woman and the little boy she realized he was in trouble and so she called 911.

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Two men face charges of driving around Tulsa, shooting out car windows and windshields, then trying to steal more BB’s from a store in Sand Springs.

WHAT THE ARREST REPORT SAYS:
On November 20th, 6 people called police in Tulsa saying their windows had been shot out and police recovered videos the suspects’ car, a Ford Mustang.

Later that night, Sand Springs arrested them for trying to steal BB’s from a store and recovered several BB guns and a Co2 powered shotgun and impounded the Ford Mustang.

It says Smith told police he was “only driving.”
It says the damages totaled $4,000 with victims out anywhere from $600 to $1,200 each.

Both are charged with 9 counts in Tulsa County related to this incident.

In a separate case, they say Smith was caught on video dumping a stolen car that also had a stolen tag.

WHO’S CHARGED:
21-year-old Matthew Burns (on the left)
21-year-old Jerrod Smith

PREVIOUS CONVICTIONS FOR SMITH:
September 2023; Smith was put on a 5 year deferred sentence in Grady County for grand larceny and conspiracy

December 5, 2024: charged in Tulsa County for having a gun as a felon-pending
May 2024: convicted of stolen vehicle in Tulsa County; mental health court
December 2022: convicted of assault with a dangerous weapon, conspiracy and grand larceny; 7 years deferred sentence

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Detectives with the Shreveport Police Department are requesting the public’s help in identifying a woman wanted in connection with a theft at a local department store.

On November 27, 2024, an older White female entered the JCPenney store located at 7451 Youree Drive during business hours. While inside, the woman asked to get a closer view of two diamond engagement rings. She then fled the store with the rings without paying for them.

Store asset protection staff have indicated that this is the same individual suspected of committing a similar theft at the JCPenney location in Bossier City just a few weeks ago.

Investigators are asking anyone with information about this suspect or her whereabouts to contact the Shreveport Police Department at (318) 673-7300.

Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Caddo Crime Stoppers at (318) 673-7373, or via their P3 Tips app.

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Eastern District Homicide Investigation

In reference to the homicide that occurred on December 17, 2024, in the Eastern District, detectives have arrested 46-year-old Charles Meyers of Baltimore.

Investigators learned that Meyers killed 42-year-old Krystal Praharnpap in their home in the 1000 block of Quantril Way.

Less than an hour later, at approximately 8:38 p.m., Eastern District patrol officers located and arrested Charles Meyers in the 1100 block of Armstead Way.

Officers transported him to the Central Booking Intake Facility where he was charged with first and second-degree murder and assault.

Original Advisory

On December 17, 2024, at approximately 7:45 p.m., Eastern District patrol officers responded to a home in the 1000 block of Quantril Way for a report of an assault.

Once there, officers made a forced entry into the home, locating a 42-year-old female suffering from trauma.

Officers immediately attempted life-saving measures until Medics arrived, and pronounced the victim deceased.

Homicide Detectives are asking anyone with information to contact them at 410-396-2100 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7Lockup.

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On December 1, 2024, police say officers responded to a shooting at a club in the 900 block of Murfreesboro Pike in Nashville, Tennessee. Witnesses told law enforcement there was a heated argument before shots were fired at a vehicle with five people inside.

The driver reportedly pulled into an office building parking lot in the 1300 block of Murfreesboro Pike after realizing three women had been injured.

The three young women were transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where one woman died. However, the other two teens were treated and released.

The victim was identified as 18-year-old Ashley Dominguez.

Officials said quick action by a Community Safety Center operator at The Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) Headquarters helped capture video footage of the shooting and allowed for 15-year-old Yariel Sandoval to be developed as a suspect.

On December 18, coordination between its Homicide Unit detectives, TITANS Unit detectives, and Community Safety Center operators, as well as the Clarksville Police Department, led to Sandoval’s arrest.

Authorities said Sandoval was taken into custody in Clarksville on his outstanding warrants for criminal homicide, among other charges. However, the investigation is still ongoing with regard to other people potentially involved.

No additional details have been released about this case.

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clickOrlando.com – James Edward Cox Jr. entered a guilty plea in August, several months after his arrest by the U.S. Marshals Service.

A federal judge on Wednesday sentenced an 80-year-old St. Cloud man to eight years and one month in prison for the receipt and possession of child sexual abuse materials, according to a news release.

That arrest in March was marked by the self-inflicted death of his son, Henry Cox, who was accused of producing the illegal images that James Cox admitted to possessing.

Wednesday’s news release describes how one of the devices seized from James Cox’s home during searches conducted between January and March — specifically, a device used by James Cox — contained hundreds of images and multiple videos depicting the sexual abuse of infants and young girls.

“Actively scouring the dark web to find and collect sexual abuse content of children perpetuates the suffering of innocent victims around the world,” Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Orlando’s David Pezzutti said in a statement. 

James Cox at one point uploaded a file to a search engine in an attempt to find similar images, the release states. “This sentencing reflects the gravity of this predator’s crimes, as well as HSI’s commitment to shedding a light on the dark web to protect children from harm.”

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U.S. Marshals are asking for help locating this week’s Most Wanted Monday suspect.

U.S. Marshals are asking for help locating this week’s Most Wanted Monday suspect.

WHO’S THE FUGITIVE:
-Deadrea Broadstone

WHAT HAPPENED:
-They says she escaped from a work release center in Owasso when she left with a friend named, Stormee Brown and is now on the run.

WHERE SHE COULD BE:
-They believe she’s in the Tulsa or Broken Arrow areas.

IF YOU SPOT HER:
-CALL 1-877-WANTED2 or EMAIL: www.usmarshals.gov/tips
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Fox32Chicago – Six men were arrested on charges related to child solicitation following a two-day human trafficking sting in the Rockford area, Illinois State Police said.

The operation, conducted Dec. 4-5, focused on identifying individuals seeking to engage in commercial sexual acts, state police said.

The suspects and their charges are as follows:

• Carlos A Rivera, 50, of Rockford: Charged with indecent solicitation a child/aggravated sex (Class 1 Felony), traveling to meet a child (Class 3 Felony) and solicitation to meet a child 5 years of age+ (Class 4 Felony)
• Harry J. Hulmes III, 57, of Machesney Park: Charged with indecent solicitation a child/aggravated sex (Class 1 Felony), traveling to meet a child (Class 3 Felony) and solicitation to meet a child 5 years of age+ (Class 4 Felony)
• Jon D. Juhlin, 58, of Rockford: Charged with indecent solicitation a child/aggravated sex (Class 1 Felony), traveling to meet a child (Class 3 Felony) and solicitation to meet a child 5 years of age+ (Class 4 Felony)

• Lavonte D. Allen, 32, of Rockford: Charged with indecent solicitation a child/aggravated sex (Class 1 Felony), traveling to meet a child (Class 3 Felony) and solicitation to meet a child 5 years of age+ (Class 4 Felony)
• Nathan D. Hayes, 31, of Pecatonica: Charged with indecent solicitation a child/aggravated sex (Class 1 Felony), traveling to meet a child (Class 3 Felony) and solicitation to meet a child 5 years of age+ (Class 4 Felony)
• Gerald L. Hochastatter, 71, of Delevan, Wis.: Charged with indecent solicitation a child/aggravated sex (Class 1 Felony), traveling to meet a child (Class 3 Felony) and solicitation to meet a child 5 years of age+ (Class 4 Felony)

Illinois State Police arrested six men during a Dec. 4-5 operation targeting individuals seeking to solicit children for commercial sexual acts.

Charges detailed: The suspects, aged 31 to 71, face felony charges including indecent solicitation of a child, traveling to meet a child, and solicitation to meet a child.

Collaborative effort: The operation involved multiple agencies, including ISP Troops 1 and 3, SWAT, and local task forces, with assistance from the Winnebago County State’s Attorney’s Office.

According to state police, human trafficking is “the use of force, fraud or coercion to compel a person into commercial sex acts, labor or services against their will.” 

The operation involved ISP special agents, officers from ISP Troops 1 and 3, SWAT, and the ISP Intelligence Support Unit. They partnered with the State Line Area Narcotics Team, the Blackhawk Area Task Force, and the Winnebago County State’s Attorney’s Office.

Anyone who suspects human trafficking is urged to contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888 or via text at 233733. 

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Here is the updated information that was provided to us about the case.

He claimed to be a COX employee to gain access to a residence at 1400 block of N. Brunswick, where an 89-year-old resident allowed him inside.

While inside, he stole her purse and has since been making unauthorized purchases, including at Lowe’s near Maple & Ridge.

This individual is also a suspect in a similar case being investigated by Goddard Police, where he used the same tactic to gain access to another home and steal a purse.

The suspect may be driving a silver SUV with tag 519SDF, which is expired, not registered, and belongs to a blue Buick.

If you know these suspects please call 911 immediately or contact your local authorities.

If you recognize this man or have any information about him, please contact Detective Daniels or Sergeant Mar at the Wichita Police Department at 316-268-4407, dial 911 or you can submit a tip to Crime Stoppers at 316-267-2111.

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A man who got probation for domestic assault with a dangerous weapon, then got charged with kidnapping a woman and handcuffing her inside his truck, was released on bond and didn’t show up to court, and is now back in jail.

Court records for Aaron Pruitt says:
2018: Aaron Pruitt was charged in Wagoner County with domestic assault with a dangerous weapon.

July 2023: Pruitt pled guilty and got 8 years suspended. (probation)

July 2024: Charged in Tulsa County with kidnapping.
The arrest report says a woman handcuffed in Pruitt’s truck, got the attention of a person on a motorcycle at a convenience store parking lot and the motorcyclist called police.

The woman told police Pruitt had kidnapped her and held her a week until she escaped, then he found her a couple of hours before officers got to her.
She said Pruitt threatened to shoot her and scalp her if she escaped again.

Pruitt also had fentanyl and meth with him that day.
Pruitt was given a $25,000 bond and while out, got arrested again on another drug case.

Then, he stopped showing up to court on the kidnapping case and a warrant was issued for his arrest.
The Wagoner County DA has also asked to revoke Pruitt’s suspended sentence.

The current charges are not convictions.

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