National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

Man arrested for harboring missing 16-year-old girl he met on World Of Warcraft

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DUNNELLON, FL – A Florida man, 31-year-old Thomas Ebersole, was apprehended by authorities on January 3, 2024, following allegations that he harbored a missing 16-year-old girl from Ohio, with intentions of engaging in sexual activities with her. The arrest was announced by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. Detective Henrick Osthed, who was instrumental in the arrest, was initially approached by an FBI special agent seeking assistance in locating the missing teenager. The breakthrough in the …

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Thirteen children rescued from potential trafficking

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MEMPHIS, TN – A significant rescue operation in Memphis, Tennessee, led by federal and local officials, resulted in the recovery of 13 children who were considered high-risk for human trafficking. The two-day mission, dubbed “Operation Not for Sale,” was a collaborative effort involving the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI), U.S. Marshals Service, Homeland Security Investigations, Memphis Police Department, and Tennessee Department of Children’s Services. The children, who were previously reported missing, were identified as particularly …

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