Teen Instagram Predator Preyed On Child He Met Online In Manassas, Police Say Teen Instagram Predator Preyed On Child He Met Online In Manassas, Police Say
Teen Instagram Predator Preyed On Child He Met Online In Manassas, Police Say A 19-year-old Virginia man is being held without bond after allegedly sexually assaulting a young girl he met on Instagram, authorities in Prince William County announced. Widman Eduardo Vicente Lopez, of Manassas, was arrested on Wednesday, June 4 following an investigation into a reported rape that happened between April 27 and April 30 on Nadia Street in Manassas. Detectives say the victim, who is under the age of 13, had been communicating with Vicente Lopez on social media when he began soliciting sexual acts from the child. Police say that Vicente Lopez later met with the g…
VIDEO: Freed Hamas Hostage Prays With Englewood Synagogue In Viral Clip VIDEO: Freed Hamas Hostage Prays With Englewood Synagogue In Viral Clip
Video: Freed Hamas Hostage Prays With Englewood Synagogue In Viral Clip Omer Shem Tov—who spent 505 days as a hostage in Gaza—stood before a packed crowd at a synagogue in Bergen County on Sunday, May 26, where he was serenaded in prayer and embraced by members of the community. Video shared to TikTok by @gelf___ shows the entire Englewood synagogue singing Acheinu, a Jewish song calling for the release of captives, as Shem Tov stood at the front. As of press time, the clip had been viewed more than 17,000 times. Shem Tov was kidnapped from the Nova Music Festival on Oct. 7, 2023, along with three friends—one of whom was murdered in Gaza’s tunnels, according to…
Trendy Hot Chicken Chain Started In Parking Lot Sold After Passing $600M Sales Mark Trendy Hot Chicken Chain Started In Parking Lot Sold After Passing $600M Sales Mark
Trendy Hot Chicken Chain Started In Parking Lot Sold After Passing $600M Sales Mark A private equity giant is buying a hot chicken restaurant chain that grew from a parking lot to an international brand that's very popular on TikTok. Roark Capital has purchased a majority stake in Dave's Hot Chicken, the restaurant said in a news release on Monday, June 2. Dave's said the sale will help the Los Angeles-based chain grow to more than 400 restaurants worldwide by the end of 2025. The company said it'll remain committed to delivering an "exceptional experience" for customers, employees, and franchise partners. "This is one of the great entrepreneurial journeys …
Man Did Donuts On Former Neighbor's Somers Lawn, Threatened Several Victims: NYSP Man Did Donuts On Former Neighbor's Somers Lawn, Threatened Several Victims: NYSP
Man Did Donuts On Former Neighbor's Somers Lawn, Threatened Several Victims: Nysp A Westchester County man is facing a slew of charges after allegedly tearing up a neighbor’s lawn with his car, threatening multiple people, and sending menacing messages on social media, police said. Vincent G. D’Agnese, 33, of South Salem, was arrested on Thursday, May 29, following a series of incidents in Somers that began with a criminal mischief complaint and escalated to alleged threats and harassment across multiple platforms, New York State Police announced on Saturday, May 31. The first incident occurred on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, when troopers responded to a report that a m…
ESPN Star Blasts AI Fakes Targeting Her Fans: 'Enough Is Enough' ESPN Star Blasts AI Fakes Targeting Her Fans: 'Enough Is Enough'
ESPN Star Blasts AI Fakes Targeting Her Fans: 'Enough Is Enough' Even ESPN's Erin Dolan isn’t safe from scammers. ESPN talking head Erin Dolan issued an advisory to her nearly 340,000 Instagram followers this week, cautioning that not everything may be as it seems when it comes to corresponding with her on social media.  The Penn State grad and girlfriend of Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm set the record straight after receiving disconcerting messages from fans about apparent phishing schemes. "Alright. Enough is enough," the ESPN sports betting analyst posted in an Instagram story on Wednesday, May 28.  "I have TikTok, Instagra…
VIDEO: Pete Davidson Goes Viral For Doing Absolutely Nothing With British Model GF VIDEO: Pete Davidson Goes Viral For Doing Absolutely Nothing With British Model GF
Video: Pete Davidson Goes Viral For Doing Absolutely Nothing With British Model GF Pete Davidson is back on your social media feeds — but only briefly, and you can thank his British model girlfriend for that. The Staten Island native and former “Saturday Night Live” star made a rare social media appearance in a TikTok video shared Tuesday, May 27, by girlfriend Elsie Hewitt, a model and actress. In the clip, the couple casually taste-test various salt and vinegar chips, but fans couldn’t get enough of Davidson’s rare presence. This is the first time Davidson has appeared on Elsie's social media grid, although in March she did share an Instagram story of Pete in a bathrobe…
Don't Fall For It: Instagram CEO Says He Almost Became Victim Of Google Phishing Attack Don't Fall For It: Instagram CEO Says He Almost Became Victim Of Google Phishing Attack
Don't Fall For It: Instagram CEO Says He Almost Became Victim Of Google Phishing Attack The tech-savvy head of Instagram says he almost fell for an elaborate scam in which a new phishing attack was posing as Google. Adam Mosseri, the CEO of Instagram and Head of Product for Instagram at Facebook, said in a social media post on Threads that the scammer contacted him by phone, with a quick follow-up email. "They said my Google account was compromised and they sent me an email to confirm my identity," wrote Mosseri, a 42-year-old New York City native who graduated from NYU. "On the phone they asked me to change my password using my Gmail app and to *not* say my new…
Fans, Family, Celebrities Rally Around Piano Man Billy Joel After Brain Disorder Diagnosis Fans, Family, Celebrities Rally Around Piano Man Billy Joel After Brain Disorder Diagnosis
Fans, Family, Celebrities Rally Around Piano Man Billy Joel After Brain Disorder Diagnosis He’s got a way about him. Now, the world wants him to know exactly what that means to them. Billy Joel announced last week that he had been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, a progressive neurological disorder. The 76-year-old canceled his remaining tour date, saying the illness had led to “problems with hearing, vision, and balance,” according to an Instagram post shared Friday, May 23. Doctors advised him to take time to recover. In the days since, fans have flooded social media with well-wishes, memories, and heartfelt thank-yous for the Piano Man. His ex-wife, supermodel an…
Sex Predator From Hampton Bays Wanted In Georgia Caught Hiding In Long Island: NY State Police Sex Predator From Hampton Bays Wanted In Georgia Caught Hiding In Long Island: NY State Police
Sex Predator From Hampton Bays Wanted In Georgia Caught Hiding In Long Island: NY State Police A fugitive wanted for sex crimes involving a minor in Georgia was arrested on Long Island, New York State Police announced on Friday, May 23. Oswin M. Guillen Padilla, 41, of Hampton Bays, was wanted by Duluth Police for inappropriate communication with a minor, troopers said. The investigation began when the victim’s mother discovered disturbing photos and videos showing explicit conversations and content exchanged between her child and Padilla, police explained. New York State Police Computer Crime Unit located Padilla’s residence in Suffolk County and arrested him on Wednesday, May 22. …
Massive Data Breach Exposes 184 Million Accounts: What To Know Massive Data Breach Exposes 184 Million Accounts: What To Know
Massive Data Breach Exposes 184 Million Accounts: What To Know A cybersecurity researcher has uncovered a massive trove of compromised login credentials, raising new alarms about the scope and scale of InfoStealer malware campaigns. The exposed Elasticsearch database contained more than 184 million unique usernames and passwords. It was not password-protected or encrypted, and it was publicly accessible when discovered earlier this month. The database included login details tied to popular platforms such as Microsoft, Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat.  It also contained services with potentially greater stakes, including banking portals, health …
Red Bank Influencer Alix Earle Joins 'Dancing With The Stars' Red Bank Influencer Alix Earle Joins 'Dancing With The Stars'
Red Bank Influencer Alix Earle Joins 'Dancing With The Stars' Alix Earle, a Monmouth County native, is known for her get ready with me videos. Now she has to get ready to learn how to dance. Earle, who graduated from Red Bank Catholic High School, is joining the cast of the 34th season of "Dancing With the Stars." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alix Earle (@alix_earle) A social media influencer and model known for her candid beauty tutorials and lifestyle content, Earle has amassed 4M followers on Instagram and 7.3M on TikTok, having collaborated with major brands over the last few years. …
Silver Spring Man Admits Sextorting 100+ Girls Worldwide—Some As Young As 5, Prosecutors Say Silver Spring Man Admits Sextorting 100+ Girls Worldwide—Some As Young As 5, Prosecutors Say
Silver Spring Man Admits Sextorting 100+ Girls Worldwide—Some As Young As 5, Prosecutors Say A "depraved and dangerous predator" in Maryland who preyed on more than 100 young girls across the globe is facing decades in prison, federal authorities announced on Wednesday.  Silver Spring resident Chase William Mulligan pleaded guilty to two counts of producing child sexual abuse material after targeting minors on social media and "sextorted them."  Specifically, through the scheme, prosecutors say that Mulligan coerced at least 108 girls — ranging from ages 5-17 — to send him sexually explicit photos and videos of themselves.  When the girls told him they no longe…