Derek Reeder Oregon Teacher | Sexual Abuse Investigation
Key Takeaways Oregon authorities have charged music teacher Derek Douglas Reeder with raping, sexually abusing, assaulting, and kidnapping a minor he met through an Oregon City nonprofit. Reeder, 44, worked as a music instructor at Hannah Grace Family. The nonprofit provides programs for children and families facing instability. Prosecutors say Reeder met the alleged victim […]
Jason Barrowman | Sexual Abuse Investigation
Key Takeaways Arkansas authorities have charged former Cross Church maintenance worker Jason Barrowman with second-degree sexual assault involving a minor who volunteered at the church. Court documents allege that Barrowman, 57, touched the minor on three occasions at Cross Church’s Pinnacle Hills campus in Rogers. The minor reported the alleged conduct immediately after the third […]
Edward Sepulveda | Sexual Abuse Investigation Foster Children
Key Takeaways California authorities have charged longtime foster parent Edward Sepulveda with sexually abusing multiple children in his care. Sepulveda, 68, reportedly fostered approximately 90 children over several decades. Riverside police accuse him of sexually abusing at least three girls and one boy. Some of the children were allegedly younger than 10 when the abuse […]
Stephanie Paiz New Mexico | Sexual Assault Investigation
Key Takeaways A New Mexico caregiver is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly sexually assaulting a 77-year-old man with dementia while she was responsible for his care. Stephanie Paiz was reportedly working as a private third-party caregiver at Ativo Senior Living in northwest Albuquerque. The resident’s family had allegedly hired Paiz through a private home-care […]
Pastor David Mercer Arrested | 90 Child Sexual Abuse Charges
Key Takeaways Former Youth Pastor David Mercer Arrested on 90 Child Molestation Charges A former Louisiana youth pastor is facing 90 felony child molestation charges after investigators alleged he sexually abused multiple children while serving in church ministry during the late 1980s and early 1990s. According to the Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office, David Mercer, 72, was arrested following […]
Jalen Pugh, Georgia | Sexual Abuse Investigation
Key Takeaways Former Ridgeview Institute Employee Jalen Pugh Charged with Raping 15-Year-Old Patient A former employee of a Georgia psychiatric treatment facility is facing serious criminal charges after authorities allege he sexually assaulted a 15-year-old patient entrusted to the facility’s care. According to the Smyrna Police Department, Jalen Pugh, a former employee of Ridgeview Institute Smyrna, has […]
Victor Zweerink, Massage Therapist | Sexual Abuse Investigation
A Nebraska massage therapist has had his professional license suspended after state officials alleged he engaged in sexual misconduct with multiple clients during massage therapy sessions. The Nebraska Attorney General’s Office and Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services announced disciplinary action against Victor Zweerink, a licensed massage therapist practicing in Lincoln, Nebraska. According to […]
Levi Miller Sexual Abuse Allegations | Las Vegas Volleyball Coach Investigation
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police have arrested Levi Miller, a former coach and facilities and operations director with Vegas United Volleyball Club, on allegations that he sexually abused a minor athlete. Investigators have publicly stated they believe there may be additional victims and are encouraging anyone with information to come forward. According to law enforcement, Miller, 26, was arrested on […]
Florida Substitute Teacher Emmanuel Sanchez Arrested
A Florida substitute teacher has been arrested after multiple middle school students reported inappropriate conduct in the classroom. This prompted a criminal investigation and raised questions about how temporary school staff is vetted and supervised. Emmanuel Sanchez, 32, of Lakeland, Florida, was arrested by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and charged with lewd and lascivious conduct […]