A 55-year-old Glen Carbon man was charged July 28 with indecent solicitation of a child and traveling to meet a minor, both Class 3 felonies; and solicitation to meet a child and grooming, both Class 4 felonies. The Glen Carbon Police Department presented the case to prosecutors. According to court documents, on July 27 the...Read More
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Mifflin County man will serve a life sentence after pleading guilty to possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). On Tuesday, Attorney General Dave Sunday announced Zachary P. Keiser, 36, of McVeytown pleaded guilty to possessing 450 files of CSAM. The conviction is a third-strike offense that will result in...Read More
Earlier this month, Amanda Karolkiewicz spent a week in China with her two adopted daughters, teaching them about their birth country and culture. Karolkiewicz, a substitute teacher and children’s book author from Michigan, documented the trip on TikTok, sharing videos and photos of the girls enjoying a day at Shanghai Disneyland and exploring Hangzhou. Source...Read More
Most Americans believe the sex offender registry tells them exactly what potential threats live in their neighborhood. Parents use it before buying a home, choosing a school, or letting their children play outside, trusting that it provides a complete picture of potential danger. It doesn’t. In many states, offenders convicted of sexual crimes too often...Read More
A young child’s courageous decision to come forward and disclose abuse led to the conviction of a Montgomery County man who will spend the next 60 years in prison for repeatedly sexually assaulting that child. On July 22, 2026, a Montgomery County jury convicted Josean Michael Vallejo, 31, of two counts of Aggravated Sexual Assault...Read More
The long-awaited trial between the social media company Meta and the state of Tennessee began proceedings on Monday. Attorneys for Tennessee told a jury in Nashville that Meta, which owns Instagram and Facebook, disregarded internal research about its platform’s impact on teenagers, while the company sought to maximize profit from those young users. During opening...Read More
If you’re a New York resident with a teen who spends hours scrolling social media, a law that goes into effect early next year might help cut down on their screen time. But it could also ensnare adults who might be forced to prove they’re not a kid before checking out Reels. NY Attorney General...Read More
A First Responder’s Insights on School Safety: Achieving Clarity in Emergencies Former dispatch supervisor Jason Klink outlines how wearable panic buttons and dynamic campus mapping eliminate critical information gaps for first responders.
By Jason Klink June 29, 2026
In school safety, how a school partners with the surrounding community makes a big difference....Read More
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – The new school year is starting and that means more traffic, buses, and children outdoors. Madison Firefighter Lisa Valadie shared tips for staying safe on the roads, watching for buses and children, and how to handle the car rider line. She also discussed staying hydrated and other precautions for students in...Read More
Officials arrested eight men in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut as part of a task force that cracked down on individuals who use social media to exploit and prey on children. In March 2026, the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force launched “Operation Guardian Angel,” in anticipation of the increased...Read More
