Cumberland Sheriff Warns Of Rising Online Child Predators
The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office warning parents to be on high alert following a significant rise in online predators targeting local children through social media and gaming platforms. Investigator Sarah Smith said the department is currently managing a heavy influx of cases involving the exploitation of minors. The sheriff’s office reported that the frequency of […]
FBI: Sextortion On The Rise Across UC, Nation
An FBI expert said sextortion, in all forms, continues to increase among Upper Cumberland young people and nationally. Supervisory Special Agent Beth Kreppein said sextortion happens when a criminal coerces a minor to share sexually explicit images or videos. Then, the criminal threatens to release those items if they do not receive more explicit materials […]
