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CTV News
3 days ago
- CTV News
Suspicious person reported on Kitchener trail
Photo of a man Waterloo Regional Police are trying to identify. (Provided) Waterloo Regional Police have released the photo of a person who reportedly followed a girl in Kitchener. On Sunday, at around 5:50 p.m., she was walking along the Iron Horse Trail when a stranger approached. Police said the male made several attempts to interact with the girl and then followed her into Victoria Park, where she sought help from a parkgoer. Police are hoping someone can identify the male in the image. He's described as Black, approximately 6'0' tall with curly hair, and was wearing a red and black plaid shirt, beige cargo pants and black running shoes with white soles. Anyone with information is asked to contact the WRPS' Special Victims Unit at 519-570-9777 or Crime Stoppers.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Yahoo
Portsmouth Police search for missing 10-year-old girl
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – Portsmouth police is currently searching for a missing 10-year-old girl. Tishara Sevilles is a Black girl with black hair. Sevilles is listed at 5'2 and weighs 102 pounds and was last seen in the Lake Shores neighborhood. Those with information on their whereabouts to contact the Portsmouth Police Special Victims Unit at 757–393–8536. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Yahoo
Man faces child sex crimes charges in South GA; officials say more victims possible
The Lee County Sheriff's Office is warning the community more child victims of sexual abuse may be out there after a man was booked on sex crimes charges. James Cortez Moss was booked Tuesday, the sheriff's office said. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] He's been charged with aggravated sodomy - commit sodomy with force of a child under 10, aggravated child molestation, aggravated sexual battery and two counts of rape and incest, officials said. The charges are related to sex crimes Moss allegedly committed in November 2022 and April of this year. Lee County Sheriff's Office Special Victims Unit is continuing its investigation. TRENDING STORIES: Police searching for parents of abandoned 3-year-old found in southeast Atlanta Lake Lanier closures: Number of parks closing will be scaled back, US Rep. says Mercedes-Benz's North American HQ, development hub is coming to Atlanta, Kemp says The special victims unit is urging people to contact them at 229-759-6034 if they know someone affected or if they have any information on the case. 'Your voice matters, and your report could help bring justice and prevent further harm,' the Lee County Sheriff's Office said. Dougherty County Sheriff's Office assisted with Moss's arrest, Lee County authorities said. Lee County is just north of Albany in southern Georgia. Channel 2 Action News has reached out to Lee County Sheriff's Office for more information on this case. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]


CTV News
18-05-2025
- CTV News
Female assaulted by male youth while walking on trail near Elmira: police
The Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) is investigating a report of a sexual assault in Woolwich Township. On Thursday at around 5 p.m., police received a report of a sexual assault on the walking trail at the Woolwich Reservoir off of Reid Woods Drive, just northwest of Elmira. 'The adult female victim was walking on the trail when she was approached and assaulted by a male youth,' police said in a media release. No injuries were reported. The suspect is described as a White male, approximately 5′4″, with brown, short hair, wearing a long-sleeved blue, green and white plaid shirt, jeans and clog-style shoes. He was riding a dark-coloured bicycle at the time of the incident, police say. The investigation is ongoing by WRPS' Special Victims Unit.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Yahoo
Sana Bell: Chicago police dispatcher reported missing, last seen on South Side
The Brief Sana Bell, 31, was last seen Thursday afternoon near 1313 East 60th St. Family says Bell suffers from depression and may need medical attention. She is known to visit the lakefront and ride the Red Line for long periods. CHICAGO - A Chicago police dispatcher has been reported missing, and her family is asking for help in finding her. What we know Sana Bell, 31, was last seen Thursday afternoon after dropping off a rental car near 1313 East 60th Street in the Woodlawn neighborhood. She was wearing gray jogging pants at the time, and police say she may need medical attention. Bell's family and friends gathered Friday to search for her. They say she lives with depression and has previously experienced suicidal thoughts. They also said she frequently visits Chicago's lakefront and often takes long rides on the CTA Red Line. She is described as a Black woman, standing 5-foot-3 and weighing 120 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. What you can do Police are asking anyone with information about Bell's whereabouts to call the Special Victims Unit at 312-747-8274. The Source The information in this article was provided by the Chicago Police Department and Sana Bell's family.