Digital communication can be a great convenience, but sometimes, it can have unpleasant results. A lengthy conversation via e-mail has led to the arrest of a Lackawanna County man and a Monroe County man; they are both facing charges of various sex crimes involving...
Protecting Your Liberty. Defending Your Rights.
Sex Crimes
Accused sex offender faces numerous charges of sexual assault
A Hanover Township resident who reportedly has a history of domestic abuse was recently arrested and charged with numerous crimes in connection with his alleged abuse of a 16-year-old girl over the last six years. The alleged sexual assault was reported to police by...
Five years of rape and assault may be ended by recent arrest
A young woman from Dunmore has accused a man with a criminal record of repeatedly raping her during a five-year period, from when she was 8 years old to age 13. The man was arrested and locked in the Lackawanna County Prison, with bail set at $150,000. The alleged...
Thumb drive contents lead to arrest of registered sex offender
An overlooked thumb drive has apparently led to the arrest of a registered sex offender in Lackawanna County and charges of committing numerous crimes involving child pornography. Police were able to use an anonymous tip about the source of pornographic pictures of...
Township supervisor charged with sexual assault of 3 children
One of the most dispiriting aspects of sexual abuse of children is the fact that the alleged perpetrator often occupies a position of trust with respect to the victims. In a recent child abuse case in Lackawanna County, the suspect not only transported special needs...
Scranton youth faces statutory rape charges
Many youthful adventures can turn into criminal conduct. Some of these adventures can be dismissed as simply the result of youthful indiscretion or poor judgment, but some adventures can leave a permanent stain on a person's life. A young man Scranton is now facing...
Child pornography charges filed against Pennsylvania man
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is a large, non-profit organization dedicated a myriad of tasks associated with finding and helping missing children and their families. The organization also helps local law enforcement agencies in cases...
Police use internet clues to find child pornographer
No one in Lackawanna County is likely to be surprised to learn that the internet is frequently used to view pornography, but some may be surprised to learn that such use is not always anonymous and is not always legal. The recent arrest of a Pittston man for a variety...
Web page ads lead to prostitution arrests
The internet is familiar to most people in Lackawanna County. Many use it to make purchases and to sell things. Some even use it for criminal purposes. In a recent state and federal investigation, a web site called "backpage.com" led police to five individuals who...
Doctor charges with drugging and raping patients
A Chambersburg, PA physician has been arrested and charged with 23 criminal counts involving drugging and sexually assaulting several female patients. The counts include rape, attempted rape, deviate sexual intercourse, indecent assault and crimes relating to...