Jessica Carman

Jessica Carmen is a news reporter for Honk News who covers both local and national stories. She is committed to providing straightforward and reliable news to keep her readers informed. She is passionate about journalism and enjoys informing people about what is going on in their communities.

15-year-old Forced to Sleep with Man after She made Friends with a Woman in Hotel; Woman used Teen to Get Drugs from Man involved

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15-year-old Forced to Sleep with Man after She made Friends with a Woman in Hotel; Woman used Teen to Get Drugs from Man involved

An individual who claimed to be a psychologist developed a friendship with a 15-year-old girl, but later attempted to coerce her into engaging in sexual activities with two adult men. Maria Ximena Duarte, 45, is currently incarcerated in Miami-Dade, Florida, facing serious charges related to the exploitation of a minor. The allegations include inappropriate behavior … Read more

3-Year-Old Found Safe After Stranger Steals Van; Father Faces Child Abuse Charge in North Carolina

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3-Year-Old Found Safe After Stranger Steals Van; Father Faces Child Abuse Charge in North Carolina

An individual is facing accusations of child abuse in North Carolina after allegedly leaving a running van unattended with a 3-year-old inside. According to investigators, a stranger entered the vehicle and drove away. According to the High Point Police Department, the child was discovered abandoned, along with the van, approximately 1 mile away. An individual … Read more

Man Brutally Molested Two Children and Used Broom Handle for Physical Abuse; Wife also Custody: Oklahoma Authorities

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Man Brutally Molested Two Children and Used Broom Handle for Physical Abuse; Wife also Custody Oklahoma Authorities

Two individuals have been apprehended and are currently being held in the Bryan County Jail on charges related to the reported abuse and exploitation of minors. As per court records, Jose Castillo, aged 45, is facing charges related to the alleged sexual abuse of two children, both of whom are under the age of 14. … Read more

Man Tried to Kill Partner but Left Another Woman in Pool of Blood as He Crashed His Car: Houston Police

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Man Tried to Kill Partner but Left Another Woman in Pool of Blood as He Crashed His Car Houston Police

A tragic incident occurred in the early hours of Aug. 18, when a woman lost her life while walking home from work. A tragic incident occurred outside a nightclub in Houston, resulting in the loss of a woman’s life. The unfortunate incident occurred in the early morning of Sunday, Aug. 18. According to witnesses at … Read more

4-year-old Brutally Slapped by Father in Las Vegas Residence; Authorities Arrested Father after Boy went to School with Swollen Face

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4-year-old Brutally Slapped by Father in Las Vegas Residence; Authorities Arrested Father after Boy went to School with Swollen Face

A Las Vegas police officer was arrested on Thursday for allegedly striking his 4-year-old son’s face four times, according to authorities. A Metropolitan Police Department correctional officer, Brandon Pierce, admitted to hitting a child after becoming “flustered” while preparing him for school, as reported in an arrest report. Pierce has been with the department since … Read more

Substitute Teacher Arrested after He Shared Child Sexual Abuse Materials Online; Authorities Located Man using IP Address

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Substitute Teacher Arrested after He Shared Child Sexual Abuse Materials Online; Authorities Located Man using IP Address

A former substitute teacher in Bedford, New Hampshire, has been apprehended and accused of possessing child sex abuse images. Jonathan Harrison, 31, was apprehended by Concord police on Monday following an extensive investigation. He now faces three charges related to the possession of child sex abuse images. According to police, a messaging app reported in … Read more

Broken Arrow Couple Alleges Abuse by Grandson’s Guardian in Ongoing Custody Battle

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Broken Arrow Couple Alleges Abuse by Grandson's Guardian in Ongoing Custody Battle

There have been recent updates in the well-known case involving a Broken Arrow couple who have raised concerns about their grandson’s guardian mistreating him. According to court documents, there are allegations of abuse made by other children living in the home, as reported by 2 News. The entire narrative revolves around the tragic passing of … Read more

Judge Sentenced Man who Stabbed Ex-Girlfriend and Kidnapped Her 2-year-old Daughter who was later found Dead in Michigan

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Judge Sentenced Man who Stabbed Ex-Girlfriend and Kidnapped Her 2-year-old Daughter who was later found Dead in Michigan

Rashad Meleek Trice, who was handcuffed at the time, warned authorities last year that he would most likely spend the rest of his life behind bars, and that is precisely what would happen to him. Wynter Cole-Smith, the 2-year-old daughter of his ex-girlfriend, was abducted and killed, and a Michigan judge sentenced him to an … Read more

1-year-old Ingested Fentanyl and Died; Mother Pleads Guilty after 7-week-old Daughter Tested Positive for Meth in California

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1-year-old Ingested Fentanyl and Died; Mother Pleads Guilty after 7-week-old Daughter Tested Positive for Meth in California

A mother from Northern California pleaded no contest to child abuse. Tragically, her son ingested fentanyl that she had left in his crib, resulting in his untimely death on his first birthday from a fentanyl overdose last year, according to prosecutors. A 40-year-old woman from Durham, Christy Ann Scarbrough, pleaded no contest in Butte Superior … Read more