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Sexual Predator Caught: Matthew McCarty’s Year-Long Online Abuse of Minors Exposed

CAVALIER COUNTY, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — Matthew Alyn McCarty, a 34-year-old man from Hillsboro, Kansas, is being held on a $50,000 bond for his alleged involvement in online sexual contact with minors over a period of several years. According to an affidavit filed in the case, McCarty used various methods to persuade and coerce young girls… Continue reading Sexual Predator Caught: Matthew McCarty’s Year-Long Online Abuse of Minors Exposed

Five Arrested in Polk County Child Sex Solicitation Sting

Joseph Robert Thompson, 23, and Trey Kyle Soder, 34, both of Crookston

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A joint investigation by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and Minnesota Bureau of Apprehension has resulted in five arrests for child sex solicitation. The sting operation targeted individuals who used online platforms to solicit children. According to a sheriff’s office press release, Joseph Robert Thompson, 23, and Trey Kyle Soder,… Continue reading Five Arrested in Polk County Child Sex Solicitation Sting

Cheney Middle School Student Arrested for Social Media Threats, District Urges Parents to Address Online Safety

Cheney Middle School Student Arrested for Social Media Threats, District Urges Parents to Address Online Safety

WEST FARGO (trfnews.i234.me) – A student at Cheney Middle School was arrested after making two threats against the school on social media, according to Principal Amber Rudolph. The student admitted to posting the threats on both Friday and Sunday and has since been charged with terrorizing. Although the student reportedly did not have the means… Continue reading Cheney Middle School Student Arrested for Social Media Threats, District Urges Parents to Address Online Safety

Minnesota Man Faces Felony Charges for Alleged Online Solicitation and Distribution of Sexual Material to a Minor

Da'Jon D. Matanah

CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A 26-year-old man from Crookston, Minnesota, Da’Jon D. Matanah, is facing two serious felony charges after allegedly engaging in illicit conversations with a minor via the internet. According to court documents, he has been charged with soliciting child through electronic communications to engage in sexual conduct and distributing via electronic communications… Continue reading Minnesota Man Faces Felony Charges for Alleged Online Solicitation and Distribution of Sexual Material to a Minor

Online Predator’s Cold Feet Can’t Escape Justice

Aaron Doss

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – In Fargo, North Dakota, Aaron Doss, 27, faced the consequences of his actions after participating in a plot to coerce and entice a minor into committing an illegal sex act. Despite having cold feet at the last minute, Doss was indicted alongside former school superintendent Ryan Baron for using the internet… Continue reading Online Predator’s Cold Feet Can’t Escape Justice

Online Date Turns Into a Nightmare: Individual Facing Serious Sex Offense Charges

WAHPETON, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A Wahpeton, North Dakota is facing a major sex crime charge, after the female victim reported a dating app hookup went very wrong.

“Online Girlfriend” Setup: Two Arrested in Fargo Hotel Robbery Plot

"Online Girlfriend" Setup: Two Arrested in Fargo Hotel Robbery Plot

FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Two individuals are in custody following a bizarre attempted robbery in Fargo on Friday evening. According to Fargo Police, a man was the victim of an armed robbery plot involving a woman he believed to be his online girlfriend. The incident took place in a hotel room at the Expressway Suites… Continue reading “Online Girlfriend” Setup: Two Arrested in Fargo Hotel Robbery Plot