New Jersey Priest Accused Of Sexual Conduct With Teenage Boy
The Mercer County Prosecutor's Office says that Reverend Romannilo Apura, 67, was taken into custody on Thursday morning at his residence at St. Martha Parish in Pt. Pleasant, NJ.
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The Mercer County Prosecutor's Office says that Reverend Romannilo Apura, 67, was taken into custody on Thursday morning at his residence at St. Martha Parish in Pt. Pleasant, NJ.
Christina Regusters is accused of donning Muslim garb and veil and posing as the five-year-old's mother to take her from school in January 2013, then sexually assaulting the girl.
Prosecutors say the law caught up with James Civello earlier this year when they found out he was living in Philadelphia with the same former student of the Shipley School with whom he had an illegal relationship.
The take from the sweep, dubbed by law enforcement "Predator Alert II," runs the gamut: two school bus drivers, a software engineer, a minister in training, a corporate executive.
Elmer Yanes, 31, of the 1200 block of Lisa Drive, was committed to the Bucks County Prison in lieu of $1 million bail after being arraigned on charges of rape, aggravated indecent assault, and related offenses.
Charles Reilly, 45, was sentenced to 5-15 years for engaging in what Camden County assistant prosecutor Kelly Testa labels "sexually explicit conversations" with boys, ages 12 to 16.
After last week's media exposure, three more alleged victims came forward and told police that, while they were Anton Fomin's students, he showed them pictures of nude children and adults.
Published reports say the results of the attorney general's probe show no evidence that Governor Tom Corbett deliberately slowed the pace of the investigation into Jerry Sandusky's sex abuse.
Lawrence Harold Carroll, of Devon, was arrested and charged with involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, aggravated indecent assault, endangering the welfare of a child, and related offenses.
In recent weeks, Dottie Sandusky has been granting interviews, arguing her husband's conviction was unjust.
Charges have been filed against second-grade teacher Paul Hochschwender.
Ronald Goldberg was sentenced to at least two months in prison, four months on house arrest, and three years of probation for having inappropriate contact with two female students between 2003 and 2009. The first two months will be behind bars, the next four he will spend on house arrest.
After news of Dr. Basem Shlewiet's arrest went public last month, authorities say five more women came forward to say he had indecently assaulted them during office visits.
Harold Smith was slated to go to trial January 13th on charges that include rape of a child, corruption of a minor, and aggravated indecent assault.
Federal prosecutors say a 68-year-old southern New Jersey man who sexually abused a toddler and streamed footage of the assault online has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Judge Todd Hoover shut down the hearing after a few minutes, hearing no witnesses, instead entering into the record documents pertaining to former Penn State chief counsel Cynthia Baldwin.
A new study reveals that the more sexual trauma a girl experiences in childhood, the greater the chances of a chronic disease in adulthood.
Forty-seven-year-old Scott J. Bicking was initially arrested in September on charges that he'd had inappropriate physical contact with two boys, ages 13 and 14, at The Pond Ice Arena in the Newark, which Bicking partially owns.
Police in West Goshen Township say that on April 3, 2013, they were notified of an alleged sexual assault that had occurred more than 10 years ago.
A former minister already serving time for having sex with an underage girl has been sentenced to 10 more years for having sex with her sister.
Ramon Cintron pleaded guilty to felony charges of institutional sexual assault and corruption of minors.
Negotiations between Penn State and young men who claim they were abused by Jerry Sandusky have begun to bear fruit, with lawyers involved saying there will be more announcements of settlements in the coming days.
Jerry Sandusky might have to testify in person if he wants to win back the pension he earned during three decades at Penn State.
Delaware State Police have charged a former airman at Dover Air Force Base with repeatedly sexually abusing a 4-year-old boy.
Penn State's bill to pay costs related to the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal is nearing $48 million.
William Loevner and Katie Florio were the top elite finishers at the Philadelphia Marathon Sunday.
Jamel Brunson, a man wanted for the killing of a man in his 20s inside a North Philadelphia pizzeria on Thursday, has surrendered to police.
A water main break blocked off multiple streets in the Northern Liberties section of Philadelphia on Sunday.
Car dealers will inspect and replace the control unit and a fuse if needed, as well as update software.
This weekend feels like fall, with blustery conditions, and a mix of sun and clouds.
William Loevner and Katie Florio were the top elite finishers at the Philadelphia Marathon Sunday.
Sunday is a cool fall day leading up to the busy Thanksgiving holiday travel week, where chances of wintry mix and rain are possible.
Jamel Brunson, a man wanted for the killing of a man in his 20s inside a North Philadelphia pizzeria on Thursday, has surrendered to police.
Runners, set? The Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is finally here! Here's a list of events going on throughout the area this weekend.
Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is here, with the annual 26.2-mile run taking over the city with road closures and traffic delays.
William Loevner and Katie Florio were the top elite finishers at the Philadelphia Marathon Sunday.
Jamel Brunson, a man wanted for the killing of a man in his 20s inside a North Philadelphia pizzeria on Thursday, has surrendered to police.
A water main break blocked off multiple streets in the Northern Liberties section of Philadelphia on Sunday.
This weekend feels like fall, with blustery conditions, and a mix of sun and clouds.
A lawyer for former Temple basketball standout Hysier Miller says the 22-year-old sat for a long interview with the NCAA amid an investigation into unusual gambling activity.
A community in Lawnside came together with a peace vigil after a resident's fence was defaced with a racist message.
A new work program called the Hope Work Initiative launched this week in Atlantic City to give people experiencing homelessness a second chance.
Runners, set? The Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is finally here! Here's a list of events going on throughout the area this weekend.
A World War II veteran in Vineland, New Jersey celebrated his 103rd birthday at the French Embassy in Washington DC.
Winemaker Larry Sharrott said the drought will help produce robust wines at his South Jersey winery.
Former NFL running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. has been charged with defrauding COVID-19 relief programs, court documents show.
Sahori Arteaga and her family spent 10 months at the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware after flying 3,000 miles from Honduras to Wilmington for a kidney transplant.
It was a full circle moment when a Chester County mother brought her son to visit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware for the first time.
For the Schiro family from Nevada, the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware — "Donald's House" — is a second home.
While we don't have anything solid in the forecast, as of late November, meteorologists can look at trends and historical dates.
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
As runners count down to Sunday's big race at the Philadelphia Marathon, the cause is driving some people to run 26.2 miles.
A high school in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, has a reported whooping cough case.
The new report shows the lung cancer survival rate has improved 26% in the last five years.
Skin care products are popular on TikTok, but some of them can damage skin, experts say.
Winemaker Larry Sharrott said the drought will help produce robust wines at his South Jersey winery.
The bar made the announcement on social media in a collaborative post with all other Bark Social locations.
The Philadelphia City Council is scheduled to hear public comment Tuesday afternoon on the proposed Sixers arena near the city's Chinatown neighborhood.
The Eagles running back is looking to get into sports consulting and talent management, the application shows.
Six Flags announced it shut down the Kingda Ka and Green Lantern roller coasters to make way for two new rides including The Flash coaster.
SEPTA will receive an infusion of $153 million in "flexed" federal highway money, enough to cover its running deficit, officials announced Friday.
Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is here, with the annual 26.2-mile run taking over the city with road closures and traffic delays.
Starting Dec. 1, hopping on a SEPTA bus, train, or trolley will likely cost you more. The Transit Authority approved a 7.5% rate increase on Thursday across much of its system.
On Wednesday, SEPTA agree to tentative deals with two unions to avert a strike in Philadelphia and its suburbs.
A crash shut down Route 309 northbound near Fort Washington and Upper Dublin Township for several hours on Wednesday morning.
William Loevner and Katie Florio were the top elite finishers at the Philadelphia Marathon Sunday.
Matvei Michkov scored a power-play goal in overtime as the Flyers overcame a two-goal deficit in the third period to beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2.
A lawyer for former Temple basketball standout Hysier Miller says the 22-year-old sat for a long interview with the NCAA amid an investigation into unusual gambling activity.
The Philadelphia 76ers snapped a five-game losing streak with a 113-98 win over the Brooklyn Nets in an NBA Cup game.
Philadelphia 76ers say center Joel Embiid is managing swelling in his left knee and will miss a second consecutive game Sunday.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
Runners, set? The Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is finally here! Here's a list of events going on throughout the area this weekend.
Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce is getting his own late-night television show on ESPN early next year.
The Stardew Valley Symphony of Seasons tour is bringing a video game soundtrack to over 60 cities.
Jay Leno was badly injured in Greensburg when the 74-year-old comedian fell down a hill.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Thousands of athletes participated in Sunday's Philadelphia Marathon. Plus, more details on new funding for SEPTA and the latest weather forecast for the region.
Philadelphia Marathon race director Kathleen Titus talked to CBS News Philadelphia about what draws athletes to the race and what makes the weekend a success.
PSPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson shares some tips for helping kittens adjust to living in a new home and adapt to your schedule in this week's Pet Project.
It will be a wet week for those traveling for Thanksgiving, but most of the region should dodge snow – wintry mix is possible Thursday into Friday the farther north you go. Tammie Souza has the NEXT Weather forecast.
Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the latest of the NEXT Weather forecast.