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Man charged with sex crimes in West Memphis captured

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A man charged with sex crimes in West Memphis, Arkansas, was captured by U.S. Marshals on Wednesday. Cody Grissom, 34, of Lexington, TN, was wanted for Sexual Solicitation, Internet Stalking of A Child, and Use of a Communication Device. Agents said the charges stem from Operation...

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What happened Man charged with sex crimes in West Memphis captured.
The headline split WREG News Channel 3 (Nexstar, Memphis) frames it as "Man charged with sex crimes in West Memphis captured". KTRK / ABC13 Houston frames it as "Liberty County pastor arrested, charged with child sex crimes, officials say".
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WREG News Channel 3 (Nexstar, Memphis)News report · Jul 1, 10:45 PM

Man charged with sex crimes in West Memphis captured

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A man charged with sex crimes in West Memphis, Arkansas, was captured by U.S. Marshals on Wednesday. Cody Grissom, 34, of Lexington, TN, was wanted for Sexual Solicitation...

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The Star-Ledger (NJ.com)News report · Jul 2, 12:12 AM

Cops searching for man charged with attempted murder in N.J. shooting

The victim, a 47-year-old Wildwood man, is still in the hospital.

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KTRK / ABC13 HoustonNews report · Jul 1, 10:53 PM

Liberty County pastor arrested, charged with child sex crimes, officials say

Records confirm George Finney, the pastor at New Life Kenefick in Liberty County, is facing multiple charges, including continuous sexual abuse of a child 14 or younger.

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WXII12 (Hearst, Greensboro)News report · Jul 1, 10:21 PM

Winston-Salem man facing sexual exploitation charges, officials say

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A Winston-Salem man is facing charges after a child sex-related investigation, according to officials with the Invictus Task Force.

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KMBC9 (Hearst, Kansas City)News report · Jul 1, 9:59 PM

Olathe man convicted of 13 counts in child sex abuse case

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An Olathe man has been found guilty of several charges on child sex crimes.

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Jul 1, 9:59 PM: KMBC9 (Hearst, Kansas City) joined the source map.

Jul 1, 10:21 PM: WXII12 (Hearst, Greensboro) joined the source map.

Jul 1, 10:45 PM: WREG News Channel 3 (Nexstar, Memphis) joined the source map.

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