Friday, September 14 2012 5:58 PM EDT2012-09-14 21:58:28 GMT
Prosecutors have now executed four search warrants as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged child sexual abuse involving a former music teacher at Bible Baptist School in Shiremanstown.CumberlandMore >>
Cumberland County District Attorney Dave Freed says the initial stages of an investigation into alleged child sexual abuse at Bible Baptist School in Shiremanstown should be complete within a week.More >>
Thursday, September 13 2012 12:15 AM EDT2012-09-13 04:15:56 GMT
A second teenager says his music teacher molested him inside Bible Baptist School in Shiremanstown, according to court paperwork obtained by abc27 Wednesday. Bill Jackson, 57, is currently under investigationMore >>
A second teenager says his music teacher molested him inside Bible Baptist School in Shiremanstown, according to court paperwork obtained by abc27 Wednesday.More >>
Wednesday, September 12 2012 9:20 AM EDT2012-09-12 13:20:35 GMT
A Cumberland County music teacher is under investigation for possible child sexual abuse of at least two students, abc27 News has learned. Bill Jackson, 57, of New Cumberland was fired from his job atMore >>
A Cumberland County music teacher is under investigation for possible child sexual abuse of at least two students, abc27 News has learned.More >>
SHIREMANSTOWN, Pa. (WHTM) -
A former teacher at Bible Baptist School in Shiremanstown has been arrested on 25 counts of child sexual abuse.
The charges filed Wednesday against 57-year-old William Jackson, of New Cumberland, include 18 third-degree felony counts; including three counts each of intercourse or sexual contact with a student and indecent assault of person less than 13 years old.
Jackson, a former music teacher, also faces five counts of corruption of minors and seven counts of unlawful contact with a minor.
He was sent to the Cumberland County Prison this morning on $150,000 cash bail. A preliminary hearing was scheduled for September 26.
Cumberland County District Attorney David Freed and Shiremanstown police have scheduled a press conference for 4 p.m. to discuss the investigation.
Search warrants filed last week indicated Jackson is accused of fondling and sending inappropriate text messages and emails to boys at the school. He was fired from his position last week.
In a statement issued Wednesday, school spokesman Erik Wiedman said, "our thoughts and prayers continue to go out to the alleged victims of Mr. Jackson and their families. We are steadfast in our resolve to provide a safe school environment for every one of out students."
"We continue to cooperate with law enforcement in their investigation and in providing support and assistance to the alleged victims and their families," he said.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:45 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:45:42 GMT
The Lebanon County Detective Bureau has filed charges against a Lebanon area man accused of sexually abusing two girls who were 11 and 12 years old.More >>
The Lebanon County Detective Bureau has filed charges against a Lebanon area man accused of sexually abusing two girls who were 11 and 12 years old.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:13 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:13:11 GMT
The murder arrest of a Harrisburg man already facing trial on sex crimes has shed new light on an old problem with Pennsylvania's criminal justice system.More >>
The murder arrest of a Harrisburg man already facing trial on sex crimes has shed new light on an old problem with Pennsylvania's criminal justice system, and prosecutors and advocates are encouraging lawmakers to finally act.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:47 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:47:23 GMT
Harrisburg's police union has reached a tentative agreement with the city receiver's office that would lift a requirement for uniformed police officers to live inside the city limits. Jason Brinker, presidentMore >>
Harrisburg's police union has reached a tentative agreement with the city receiver's office that would lift a requirement for uniformed police officers to live inside the city limits.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 4:48 PM EDT2013-06-19 20:48:33 GMT
Someone broke into a pizza shop and stole the tip jar early Wednesday morning, according to Mechanicsburg Police. Police said the thief used a piece of concrete to smash through the front glass door ofMore >>
Someone broke into a pizza shop and stole the tip jar early Wednesday morning, according to Mechanicsburg Police. More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:13 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:13:11 GMT
The murder arrest of a Harrisburg man already facing trial on sex crimes has shed new light on an old problem with Pennsylvania's criminal justice system.More >>
The murder arrest of a Harrisburg man already facing trial on sex crimes has shed new light on an old problem with Pennsylvania's criminal justice system, and prosecutors and advocates are encouraging lawmakers to finally act.More >>
Sunday, June 16 2013 4:32 PM EDT2013-06-16 20:32:52 GMT
The westbound lanes of the Pennsylvania Turnpike are closed near the Susquehanna River Bridge due to a multi-vehicle crash.Authorities said there are traffic incidents near mile markers 241.9 and 247.4.TheMore >>
The westbound lanes of the Pennsylvania Turnpike have reopened following a multi-vehicle crash at the Susquehanna River Bridge in Dauphin County.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:47 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:47:23 GMT
Harrisburg's police union has reached a tentative agreement with the city receiver's office that would lift a requirement for uniformed police officers to live inside the city limits. Jason Brinker, presidentMore >>
Harrisburg's police union has reached a tentative agreement with the city receiver's office that would lift a requirement for uniformed police officers to live inside the city limits.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 1:25 PM EDT2013-06-19 17:25:45 GMT
Joe Wissler said back on July 11, 2010 his son was attacked, from behind and struck in the head with an object. His son, Joe Wissler IV suffered brain damage and almost three years after, is still in aMore >>
Back on July 11, 2010 Joe Wissler said his son was assaulted in Steelton and suffered brain damage. With the three year anniversary of the attack approaching his dedicated father is hoping someone will step forward. More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:06 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:06:30 GMT
A Harrisburg man charged in the murder of an 87-year-old woman was looking for someone else when he stabbed Joyce Roth in a Hershey area home last week, according to prosecutors.More >>
A Harrisburg man charged in the murder of an 87-year-old woman was looking for someone else when he stabbed Joyce Roth in a Hershey area home last week, according to prosecutors.More >>
William Jackson
