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CBS News
a day ago
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Human trafficking charge filed against suspect connected to disappearance of Beaver County teen
At least two people have formally been charged in connection with the disappearance of 17-year-old Isabella Phillips, a Beaver County teen who went missing and was found in Ohio over the weekend. Johnathan Crowe, 25, of Mansfield, Ohio, is in custody and was charged with felony human trafficking by the Mansfield Police Department. Ashlynn Quaintance, 19, of Bucyrus, Ohio, is in custody and is facing several charges brought forth by the Crawford County (Ohio) Prosecuting Office in conjunction with the Crawford County Sheriff's Office, the New Sewickley Township Police Department said in an updated news release on Tuesday morning. Several agencies assisted with the search, including the New Sewickley Township Police Department, the Beaver County District Attorney's Office, and the FBI. "The positive outcome from this investigation could not have been possible without the collaborative effort of many volunteer organizations and law enforcement agencies," the New Sewickley Township Police Department said in a statement. The Ohio Attorney General's Bureau of Criminal Investigation is leading the investigation. Additional charges may be filed as the investigation remains active, officials say.
CBS News
3 days ago
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Missing 17-year-old from Beaver County found safe in Ohio, several people charged in disappearance
A missing 17-year-old girl has been found after she was reported missing on Friday. According to the Bucyrus Police Department in Ohio, they were notified about a suspect connected to Isabella Phillips' disappearance. Police said the suspect was believed to be at a local fast food restaurant on Saturday. They said the suspect traveled to Pennsylvania to pick her up. She was found around 9:30 p.m. just outside of Bucyrus at the suspect's residence. The suspect was taken into custody, and Phillips is back with her family. Also, New Sewickley Police said several people are now facing charges for their involvement in her disappearance. "Due to the extensive investigation into this incident, several individuals are facing criminal charges due to their involvement in this incident," the New Sewickley Township Police Department said in a statement. "The positive outcome from this investigation could not have been possible without the collaborative effort of many volunteer organizations and law enforcement agencies." More than 20 law enforcement and public safety organizations participated in the search for Phillips. Also, on Friday night, a search party of more than 30 people gathered to search for her.
