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NEWARK, DE — A former childcare teacher is facing a felony child abuse charge following an investigation into allegations involving a 3-year-old child at a Newark daycare facility. According to …
Child’s Bruises Lead to Abuse Charge Against Former Teacher Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Superior Court has denied post-conviction relief sought by a woman serving a life sentence for the 2020 killing of a 12-year-old Lebanon County boy, leaving …
Court Upholds Conviction in Killing of Lebanon County Boy Read More
SMYRNA, DE — A Smyrna man is facing homicide and child abuse charges after investigators alleged he abused three children, including a 10-year-old girl whose death was later ruled a …
Father Charged After Child’s Death Ruled a Homicide Read More HARRISBURG, PA — A Luzerne County mother and grandmother pleaded guilty Thursday to felony charges stemming from the repeated abuse and neglect of an 11-year-old child, a case uncovered after …
Mother, Grandmother Plead Guilty in Child Abuse Case Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — A 22-year-old man has been charged in connection with the suspected abuse of a toddler after an investigation that began earlier this year, according to police.
Toddler Burn Case Leads to Arrest, Child Abuse Charges Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — Police have issued an arrest warrant for a Maryland man accused of abusing a 23-month-old child following an investigation that began earlier this year.
Toddler’s Injuries Spark Abuse Probe, Warrant Issued Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A Lebanon County judge has denied a request for post-conviction relief filed by Kimberly Maurer, upholding her life sentence plus 10 to 20 years for the brutal …
Pennsylvania Judge Denies Relief for Woman Convicted in Torture and Killing of 12-Year-Old Boy Read More
LINWOOD, PA — A 31-year-old Linwood man has been arrested following a comprehensive investigation conducted by the Delaware County District Attorney’s Office of Child Neglect, Abuse, and Exploitation Task Force, …
Linwood Man Arrested Following Child Abuse Task Force Investigation Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State Representative Chris Pielli’s House Bill 355, aimed at protecting children from abuse by those in positions of authority, passed the Pennsylvania House of Representatives unanimously on …
Pennsylvania House Unanimously Passes Bill to Protect Children Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) concluded its participation in the Five Days of Action® campaign this week, a national initiative aimed at preventing child sexual …
YMCA of Greater Brandywine Participates in Child Abuse Prevention Campaign Read More