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crime2 years ago

"Social Worker Accused of Impersonating Boston Student Faces New Charges"

Shelby Hewitt, a 32-year-old social worker accused of posing as a Boston high school student, appeared in court on new charges. She allegedly used fake identities to enroll in multiple schools and received special education services. Hewitt pleaded not guilty to five felony counts of forgery and was released on $5,000 bail. Her attorney claims she has serious mental health issues and believes the focus should be on how this scheme slipped through the cracks at Boston Public Schools.

via CBS Boston|
#boston-student#crime#forgery
crime2 years ago

Ohio Social Worker Faces Charges for Sex with Minor and Witness Intimidation

A 24-year-old social worker in Ohio is facing charges for allegedly having sex with a 13-year-old boy she was assigned to counsel. She now also faces charges of witness intimidation for allegedly threatening the boy's family. The social worker, Payton Shires, showed up at the boy's home with a gun, threatened to kill herself, and blamed the family for "ruining her life." Shires was previously employed by the National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP), and she has been held on $500,000 bond. Her bond has been revoked, and she is expected to remain in custody until her next court appearance.

via Fox News|
#arrest#crime#ohio
crime2 years ago

Ohio Social Worker Arrested for Sexual Abuse of 13-Year-Old Client

A 24-year-old social worker in Ohio, Payton Shires, has been arrested for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a 13-year-old boy she was assigned to counsel. Shires was employed by the National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP), which provides counseling for families involved in the foster care system. The boy's mother alerted the police after finding suspicious text messages on her son's phone, leading to the discovery of a video showing the teen and Shires engaged in sexual conduct. Shires has been charged with unlawful sexual conduct with a minor and is being held on a $500,000 bond. NYAP is cooperating with the police investigation.

via Fox News|
#arrest#crime#minor
crime2 years ago

Homeless woman kills social worker with ax in Vermont shelter.

A homeless woman, Zaaina Asra Zakirrah Mahvish-Jammeh, is accused of fatally attacking social worker Leah Rosin-Pritchard with a small ax inside a Vermont shelter. Rosin-Pritchard was found dead on the shelter’s kitchen floor with severe face, neck and torso wounds. Mahvish-Jammeh was spotted in a nearby room “wiping blood off her hands with a paper towel.” The suspect pleaded not guilty to a first-degree murder charge. The victim was remembered for her dedication and positive contributions.

via New York Post |
#crime#homeless#murder