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Georgia launches multi-state probe after rescuing Pennsylvania teen
JASPER, Ga. – Georgia investigators have launched a multi-state human trafficking probe after authorities rescued a 14-year-old Pennsylvania girl from North Georgia.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation stated that the investigation remains active and ongoing.
What we know:
According to the GBI, the Jasper Police Department located the teen this week.
She had originally been listed as a runaway in January.
She received medical treatment and additional resources before arrangements were made for her return to Pennsylvania.
What we don’t know:
The circumstances surrounding the teen’s rescue have not been released, and no arrests have been made.
What you can do:
Officials reminded the public that all forms of human trafficking should be reported to Georgia’s statewide human trafficking hotline at 1-866-ENDHTGA, where trained law enforcement agents, advocates, and first responders are available 24/7.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the GBI’s HEAT Unit at 404-270-8433. Anonymous tips can also be submitted by calling 1-800-597-TIPS (8477), online at https://gbi.georgia.gov/submit-tips-online, or by using the See Something, Send Something mobile app.
The Source: The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is the sole source for this article.
A mother and her six children died when their Central Pennsylvania home exploded and caught on fire Sunday morning, state police said.
The explosion and fire happened at around 8:30 a.m. at a home on Long Run Road in Lamar Township, Clinton County, which is roughly 35 miles from State College. Crews arrived on the scene and found the home fully engulfed in flames, with the mother and her six children trapped.
State police identified the 34-year-old woman who died in the fire as Sarah B. Stolzfus. Her 11-year-old son, 10-year-old son, 8-year-old daughter, 6-year-old daughter, 5-year-old son and 3-year-old son also died in the blaze, according to state police.
A propane leak inside the house might’ve caused the explosion and fire, state police said. Propane tanks outside the home did not explode or contribute to the fire, according to state police.
The explosion and fire are under investigation by state police.
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Pennsylvania State Police is investigating an incident in Salisbury Township on Saturday.
Lancaster County dispatch confirmed that troopers were called to the 4900 block of Strasburg Road for an incident that was reported around 11 a.m.
Fire and EMS was called to the area but have since been cleared, dispatch said.
This is a developing story. CBS 21 is working to learn more.
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