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PLEASE PLEASE KEEP YOUR CHILDREN SAFE‼️ OHIO MAN ACCUSED OF GROOMING TEENS ACROSS MULTIPLE STATES FOR YEARS An Ohio man is now facing federal charges that could send him to prison for life after investigators say he spent up to two years targeting young girls online. Authorities accuse 37-year-old Mark Chandler of Mount Orab of grooming at least five girls — all around 14 years old — and bribing them with Visa gift cards in exchange for sexually explicit images and videos. The investigation began after a California father reported his daughter had been communicating with Chandler since she was 14. Investigators say Chandler used apps including Snapchat, TikTok, Roblox, and Signal to contact victims across multiple states. Court records allege he instructed girls to delete conversations and even threatened one victim with death if she reported him. Federal agents later uncovered additional victims in Texas, Michigan, Wisconsin, Indiana, and other states. Chandler now faces federal charges including sexual exploitation of children, coercion and enticement, and receipt of child pornography. ⚠️ Prosecutors say the potential sentence ranges from decades in prison to life. #BreakingNews #OhioCrime #ChildPredator #TrueCrime #Justice Source: Federal court records | Department of Homeland Security

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BODY HIDDEN IN SEALED BEDROOM — OHIO WOMAN ARRESTED AFTER TEEN FOUND DEAD Austintown, Ohio — A disturbing investigation has now led to an arrest after a 16-year-old girl was found dead inside a bedroom that had allegedly been sealed off for weeks. Authorities say 38-year-old LaRonda Anne Mitchell was taken into custody after the body of Donnamalay Davis, 16, was discovered inside an Austintown home. Police first responded to the home during a welfare check involving the missing teen. According to reports— 👉 A woman inside became defensive when questioned 👉 A 12-year-old child told officers everything was “fine” But during a search— 👉 Police found a bedroom door taped shut 👉 Windows had also been sealed 👉 Officers were told it was to contain a strong odor Investigators say they later learned a body had allegedly been inside the room for at least a month. Even more disturbing— 👉 Authorities were told some people believed the teen needed “religious healing” 👉 Investigators say statements were made claiming the death “had to happen” during efforts to “heal” her ⚠️ Other children in the home were removed for safety concerns Mitchell now faces charges including— 👉 Involuntary manslaughter 👉 Abuse of a corpse 👉 Tampering with evidence 👉 Child endangerment 👉 Abduction 👉 Failure to report a death She remains jailed in Mahoning County as the investigation continues. Source:WFMJ News #BreakingNews #OhioCrime #Austintown #TrueCrime #Justice

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🚨 CAPTURED — DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHOOTER ARRESTED AFTER HUNT ACROSS COUNTIES 🚨 Licking County, Ohio — The man at the center of a violent domestic incident and shooting is now in custody. 👉 James Walter Johnson arrested Friday 👉 Taken into custody in Mount Vernon without incident This comes after Sunday’s violence— 👉 Woman escaped a domestic situation and ran for help 👉 Suspect allegedly shot a Good Samaritan trying to help her 👉 Two victims found at the scene, one with a gunshot wound Neighbors described— 👉 Heavy police presence 👉 SWAT teams searching near homes 👉 A normally quiet community shaken ⚠️ Johnson was wanted for domestic violence and shooting Now— 👉 Suspect in custody 👉 Investigation continues #BreakingNews #OhioCrime #Manhunt #DomesticViolence #TrueCrime Source: ABC 6 / WSYX

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🚨 “CATCH A PREDATOR” STING BACKFIRES — POLICE SAY CASE TAINTED BY ENTRAPMENT Fairview Park, Ohio — A vigilante-style sting meant to expose a predator has now fallen apart. Police responded March 23 after a man showed up at a bar to meet who he believed was a 13-year-old boy. 👉 Two men ran the sting using a fake profile 👉 Used AI to create an image of a child 👉 Lured the suspect into meeting in person The man— 👉 Admitted he came to meet a minor 👉 Was taken into custody But then— 👉 Prosecutors ruled the case entrapment 👉 The suspect was released Police say the way the sting was conducted crossed legal lines and hurt the case. 👉 “It muddies the water,” the police chief said ⚠️ Even though— 👉 A search warrant was executed on the suspect’s phone 👉 Charges could still be possible depending on evidence Authorities warn these types of vigilante stings can: 👉 Compromise investigations 👉 Put the public at risk 👉 Prevent real prosecution #BreakingNews #OhioCrime #TrueCrime #Entrapment #Police Source: FOX 8 News