A restraining order has been issued against the former Des Moines youth pastor who this week was accused of sexually abusing two teenage congregation members. Ryan Matthew McKelvey, 27, is barred from contacting all minors and is ordered to stay away form all places where minors typically can be found, according to court documents filed Wednesday. The restraining order also said McKelvey, who has a wife and young child, is allowed to see a specific minor, who was not named, only in the presence of the child’s mother. READ MORE HERE

A 70-year-old music teacher accused of molesting a nine-year-old student allegedly offered to pay off the child’s mother, close the school and disappear, in exchange for her silence. Ilya Lehman, head of the elite music school in New York City, was allegedly caught in the act by the girl’s mother during a lesson in the family’s home. According to Manhattan Assistant District Attorney, Nahal Batmanghelidj, Lehman then had his lawyer call the victim’s mother offering to pay back money for the lessons, close his schools and vanish. READ MORE HERE

ST. CLOUD — A six-year-old girl is recovering from severe burns after her mother and boyfriend admit to pouring boiling hot water on the girl, as a form of punishment. The mother worked at a daycare. Investigators said the incident happened at a St. Cloud home earlier this week. READ MORE HERE

Jeff Hittleman, the Assistant Broward County Public Defender was disturbed by the video: “It was shocking to see the amount of violence that occurred.  It was shocking.” Surveillance footage shot at  the Citrus Health System treatment center for mentally disturbed adolescents in Pembroke Pines, Florida shows a police officer grabbing at a 14-year old female patient causing her to swat at him, at which point the officer punches her, apparently with full force, in the face. READ MORE HERE

As a single mom, you already have a ton on your plate, from helping your child with homework, to taking them to sporting events. Home safety might be low on your priority list, but with more than two million homes broken into each year in the U.S., according to an FBI report, creating a safety plan with your family should be added to your schedule. As a capable woman, there are a number of things you can do to outsmart the bad guys. The good news is, most of them are pretty basic.

Cut the Hedges

If there are trees, hedges, bushes or any other greenery blocking your windows, cut them back so your windows are clearly visible from the street. The idea is to give a criminal nowhere to hide if he’s lurking around your house or seeking entry.

Locks

Have a sturdy dead bolt lock installed on every exterior door. It’s an inexpensive way to block entry to your home. Remember to use the locks that are already in place on your windows and doors, even if you’re just leaving the house for a short time.

Extra Door Blocks

Something as simple as a cut-down broom handle lying in the track of a sliding door can make it almost impossible for a bad guy to slip in. The same is true of any sliding windows you have in your home. Another inexpensive fix is a metal door stopper positioned between the doorknob and floor of exterior doors. It simply sits on a rubber stopper on the floor and is wedged in under the doorknob. It is nearly impossible for anyone to get in when the apparatus is in place.

Dog

Even if you have the sweetest dog in the world, he’s not likely to want a stranger in your house. As long as your dog can bark, it is likely that criminals will be wary. While there is no reason to teach your dog to be aggressive, his natural tendency to protect his “people” may be enough to scare a thief away.

Double Protection

While a noisy dog may be enough to scare the bad guys away, consider a security system that does more. It can be tempting to buy a system that simply makes noise when someone comes in uninvited, but LifeShield security systems encourages consumers to consider doing more. Find out how much it would cost to install a system that will not only make noise, but also alert the authorities in the event of trouble. That way, you’re protected in more than one fashion. Teach teenagers how to operate the system so that they are safe when you’re away.

Lighting

Install exterior motion sensor lights. They don’t cost much more than standard long-burning light bulbs, but will illuminate the area when anyone gets near. That illumination may be all it takes to scare off a stranger.

Get to Know Your Neighbors

Because everyone is so busy, it has become the norm to remain isolated in a neighborhood, never getting to know your neighbors. Those very neighbors can be one of your greatest assets when it comes to home safety. Become friends, exchange phone numbers, and promise to keep an eye on each other’s property. One of the least expensive, most effective ways to fight crime is for neighbors to stick together and pay attention to what’s going on in their block, as the National Crime Prevention Council reports.

Take basic steps to make your home a safer place so that you can focus your energy where it’s needed most — on your family.

Author: Candace Baumgardner

Guam – The Marshals Division of the Guam Judiciary has issued a wanted notice for Ryan J. Alcantra. The 32 year old Alcantra stands 5-feet 7-inches and weighs 189 pounds. He has brown eyes and black hair. His last known residence was in the village of Mangilao.  Alcantra is wanted for Violating the Conditions of Probation on initial charges of Second Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct and Child Abuse. READ MORE HERE

Every day, out of the spotlight, children are subjected to appalling cruelty and abuse. It happens all over the globe, in every setting—public and private, urban and rural, industrialized and developing, rich and poor. In this video, Liam Neeson discusses this silent crisis and encourages everyone to become more aware and involved. UNICEF believes that every child deserves to be safe and works throughout the world to protect girls and boys from abuse and exploitation. #ENDviolence is UNICEF’s new multi-year global initiative to generate momentum in preventing and responding to violence against children. To donate or learn more, please visit www.unicefusa.org.

Sex offender, 29, found naked in bed with 14-year-old girl while police searched house for stolen property

A registered sex offender was found Saturday naked in bed with a 14-year-old girl by authorities looking for stolen property. Craig Good, 29, of Ashland, MA., and the young girl were found in bed together when cops came armed with a search warrant to look for recently-stolen property. The girl told police it wasn’t the first time they’d had sex after meeting online. The discovery was made on Good’s birthday, according to the Boston Globe.  READ MORE HERE

Boy, 5, suffers brain damage and 150 injuries after brutal attack by father and step-mother

It is the country’s most literate state. It’s known for healthcare development with basic health indicators matching those of many developed countries. Tourism brings in foreign currency to the state and contributes to its economy. But children are not safe in Kerala. The flip side of the God’s own country’s growth story was exposed when a five-year-old child was admitted to a hospital after he was brutally attacked by his father and step-mother.  S. Shafeeq suffered serious injuries inflicted by his father and has been on ventilator for over a week at St John’s Hospital in Kerala’s hill district Idukki. READ MORE HERE

“Big Brother” contestant Spencer Clawson just learned a valuable lesson about child porn … don’t even joke about that crap … because cops will go after you. In case you didn’t see the clips from this week — Clawson grabs the microphone attached to McRae (another houseguest) and while pretending to be McRae, Spencer goes off on this really uncomfortable riff about child porn, saying, “I like to beat off to child porn. Did I ever tell y’all about that? I love it. Beating off to child porn is my favorite thing there is.” READ MORE HERE

Mother, boyfriend charged in 1-year-old boy’s death

HILLSBORO, Ohio —Police say the mother charged in her 1-year-old child’s death was investigated six months before he was found dead. Hillsboro investigators uncovered 1-year-old Garin Niehaus’ body in a shallow grave in the woods last Friday. Police charged the baby’s mother, Whitney Johnson, 26, and her boyfriend Nathan Ritze, 25, in Niehaus’ death. READ MORE HERE

Police have called off the search for a missing seven-month-old baby boy believed to be dead, but they are pursuing other leads. Police and cadaver dogs fanned out in an area near the Susquehanna River in Columbia, Lancaster County, shortly before 4 p.m. Wednesday. Searchers were hoping for the best but preparing for the worst. They were searching for a baby kidnapped from a home in Upper Darby, outside Philadelphia. The Upper Darby police are leading the search with help from local departments and the Department of Homeland Security. READ MORE HERE

A FACEBOOK PAGE for Masen was initially started to help get justice for my 3-year old son, Masen, whom was “injured” more than 8 weeks ago (6/1/13) while under the care of his mother’s fiance (she has since married this man). Masen’s “injury” consisted of broken blood-vessels all over the left side of his face, a blood-clot in his left eye and 3 finger-shaped bruises. I was not informed until 2 days after the “injury” occurred (and it wasn’t CPS that informed me, as apparently they have “30 days to inform the other parent”.) The “story” as to what happened (and when) has changed multiple times. CPS was brought in and although it has been determined be a classic open-handed slapping by an adult hand, CPS has not done anything as of yet to protect my son from the man who did this. He is still in the same household with all 3 of my children (ages 5, 3, and 16 months). Upon expressing my concern and questioning them about why nothing has been done to ensure my children’s safety when they’re at their mother’s, CPS has simply stated they are “still investigating” and in the meantime they will be “monitoring” things. This is the 2nd report my children’s mother has had filed with CPS in the last 12 months. The 1st report was filed last August when my children (whom were 4 yrs, 2 yrs, and 5 months at that time) were found sitting alone in a running vehicle in the parking lot at the local general store. The police report stated it was 89 degrees that day (windows were down, but A/C in vehicle didn’t work). A woman noticed the children unattended in the car and called 911. CPS was called in for this incident as well and their only action was providing the children’s mother with a pamphlet on the dangers of leaving small children in a vehicle alone. I was never even notified of this “incident”. These are 2 of many incidents of neglect (and, most recently, abuse). I have been trying to get custody of my children for the last 10 months without any success. It appears as though their mother’s pattern of poor decision-making, neglect and now abuse (from her new husband) is of no real concern to CPS. I am at a loss and am genuinely scared for the welfare of my children. My hope is that this page will help draw attention to this situation and force Emmett County CPS to step up and take the appropriate measures and precautions to ensure the safety and well-being of my young children, particularly Masen, who is now forced to spend time with the man (his new “stepfather”) who did this to him.

NOTE/UPDATE: Although we finally got this case into the probate court, we have recently been informed we cannot discuss the specific details of this case. All we can do is tell our story and say that we (and the children) are still in the same situation…continuing to lose faith in this whole system each day. As you will read in posts below, the “authorities” have now begun harassing and using intimidation tactics on me. They seem to be more focused on me and this Facebook page than the physical abuse that my 3 year old son suffered and the emotional abuse that my oldest son (5 years) is now having to deal with. All I want is to know my children are safe when they leave my home and that the man who did this will have to face repercussions for his actions. I do not want to see this swept under the rug. I won’t let that happen.

Amber Alert: James Lee Dimaggio Suspected Of Killing Woman, Abducting Her Children

SAN DIEGO — The husband of a woman whose body was found in a burned house near the U.S.-Mexico border said Tuesday that he knew the man suspected of killing his wife and abducting one or both of their children. The disclosure came as a manhunt for James Lee DiMaggio, 40, expanded. The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department has said DiMaggio and the victim, 44-year-old Christina Anderson, had been in a close, platonic relationship. READ MORE HERE

10 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS AMBER ALERT

#BREAKING: investigators: there is a possibility that the amber alert kidnapper just has the teenager girl and her brother is dead. @CBS8

There is a $1,000 reward from the local sheriff’s department for information leading to an arrest of DiMaggio. Call 585-974-2321.