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WASHINGTON, D.C. — An estimated 20,492 active-duty U.S. service members experienced unwanted sexual contact in fiscal 2025, but roughly two-thirds did not report the incidents to military authorities, according to …
Military Assault Estimates Fall, but Most Cases Go Unreported Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A former Lackawanna County police officer who served as a school resource officer at West Scranton High School was convicted Thursday of rape and 28 other offenses …
Former School Resource Officer Convicted of Rape, 28 Other Counts Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A Lebanon County jury convicted a Northumberland County man Wednesday of rape and related offenses involving the sexual abuse of a preteen child more than a decade …
Lebanon County Jury Convicts Man in Child Rape Case Read More
CARLISLE, PA — Pennsylvania will double state funding for its 47 rape crisis centers under the 2026-27 budget, a move state officials say is intended to strengthen services for sexual …
Shapiro Budget Doubles Funding for Pennsylvania Rape Crisis Centers Read More
NEWARK, DE — Newark police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a man wanted on a felony warrant stemming from an investigation that began earlier this year. According to …
Police Need Help Finding Man Wanted on Felony Warrant Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — New Castle County Police arrested a Maryland man following an overnight investigation in Banning Park involving a juvenile female. According to investigators, officers conducting proactive patrol at …
Maryland Man Jailed on Child Exploitation Charges in Delaware Read More
PARKESBURG, PA — A 23-year-old man accused in a sexual assault investigation was arrested Wednesday morning in Wilmington, Delaware, after Parkesburg police and multiple law enforcement agencies spent several days …
Parkesburg Rape Suspect Tracked Down After Multi-Day Hunt Read More
PARKESBURG, PA — Police have issued a felony arrest warrant for a 23-year-old man in connection with a sexual assault investigation and are working to locate him.
Felony Warrant Issued in Brutal Assault, Suspect Sought Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — An 18-year-old Philadelphia man has been charged in connection with a reported armed robbery and sexual assault after police said multiple suspects forced their way into a …
Masked Intruders Storm Building, Flee Across Rooftop After Assault Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — More than $1.7 million in state funding will support sexual assault prevention programs and survivor resources at 43 colleges and universities across Pennsylvania.
$1.7M Boost Targets Campus Assault Prevention Across Pa. Read More