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Mommy Alert: Beware of Allowing Your Tots to Stray in Stores

LilSugar — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 07:00:03 -0800

This latest clip is just too close for comfort. Similar to the story we told you about in May, another lil girl was molested in plain site at a big name bookstore. The first incident happened in the children's section of an Arcadia Borders and the most recent occurred at a Corte Madera Barnes & Noble, also in California.

This time, a five-year-old stepped just feet away from her mother who was at the counter paying for goods. But, the short distance and those split seconds provided a predator, who was silent during the attack, enough time to take the child's hand and put it inside his pants. Another incident happened at the same store this past Summer. While holiday shopping, you may be tempted to let your tots peruse the next toy aisle or stray a bit while you're in the checkout line, but in light of these reports, you should think twice about doing so.

Steering Clear of Sexual Predators on Halloween

babysugar — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 08:00:25 -0700

Halloween is supposed to be a spooky fun holiday for kids to indulge in freaky activities and gather sugary goodies. The fright night gives parents enough issues to fret about - fire hazards, getting lost, candy and street safety to name a few. I'm also concerned about predators. It's the perfect time for offenders to steal a glance at unsuspecting children.

Some states require registered sex offenders turn off their porch lights and place a sign in the window saying, "No candy or treats at this residence." To trick-or-treat on the safe side, I looked up the homes of registered sex offenders on Family Watchdog. Just type in the zip code where you plan on trick-or-treating and see which houses your family should avoid.

Mommy Alert! Beware of Your Child's Classmates

LilSugar — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:00:29 -0700

You can never be too careful of who your child is befriending - even while at school. A sex offender passed as a seventh grade boy and enrolled in Arizona schools. Neil Havens Rodreick II, 30, successfully pulled off the ruse for two years with the help of men posing as his cousin, uncle, and grandfather. According to CNN:

Rodreick attended charter schools in Surprise, Payson, and Prescott Valley starting in 2005, authorities said. They say he shaved and wore pancake makeup to help him appear younger, convincing teachers, students, and administrators that he was a young boy named Casey.

Though no victims of sexual abuse have come forward, Rodreick once grabbed a classmate's rear. A search of his residence turned up more evidence. It said:

When authorities searched the four men's home in Chino Valley, a community northwest of Phoenix, they found more than 600 graphic photos and videos of child pornography and a sex tape that depicts Rodreick and a boy between the ages of 10 and 13 having sex in a motel room.

What are your thoughts on this story - is the school system to blame for not checking paperwork more carefully?

Mommy Alert! Sex Offenders Living at Childcare Centers

LilSugar — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 11:00:00 -0700

Mamas should make sure to do their research when it comes to placing their lil darlings in daycare facilities.

A recent comparison of 75,000 licensed California centers with the state's address database of sex offenders had more than a few matches. To see what happened, read more.

A CNN article reported:

California Department of Social Services Director John Wagner said the audit found that the addresses of 49 sex offenders matched those of 46 child care facilities. The department was able to confirm nine of the cases during inspections of all 46 facilities that were completed Monday, Wagner said.

Investigators are currently interviewing the children in the facilities. The locations were in Los Angeles, the Central Valley, San Francisco Bay area, San Diego, San Bernardino and Sacramento.

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French Kissing Children Outlawed in Virginia

LilSugar — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 11:54:42 -0700

In beyond disturbing news, the case of a 10-year-old girl who was French kissed by her babysitter's 62-year-old husband has lead to proposed legislation in Richmond, VA.

It would require adults who engage in tongue kissing with a child younger than 13 to register as a sex offender. And, perpetrators would face up to one year in jail and a $2,500. To see the only charge the creep faced, read more.

An Associated Press article explained that due to current laws, it was hard to hold the man accountable for his actions. It said:

The only crime prosecutors could charge the man with was contributing to the delinquency of a minor, which did not require that he register as a sex offender.

Wisconsin Mom Stole Daughter's Identity to Enroll in School

LilSugar — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 06:00:39 -0700

In a bizarre case, another adult has posed as a minor to enroll in school. Career criminal Wendy Brown, 33, stole her fifteen-year-old daughter's identity to enroll in Ashwaubenon High School and join the cheerleading team, but her past caught up with her before she could make the second day of classes. When members of the squad questioned her about looking older, she attributed it to sun damage. First a sex offender fools the Arizona school system into thinking he's a seventh grader and now a woman who looks close to forty passes as a member of the pep squad -do you find these instances alarming?

Man Molests Girl in Plain Sight in Borders Bookstore

LilSugar — Thu, 29 May 2008 14:30:35 -0700

You can never be too careful when it comes to your kids. Sexual predators are brazen so parents need to be aware of who their children are with at all times whether they are at a the local playground, a family event or even the children's section of a bookstore. And, as an adult it's important to trust your instincts and err on the side of caution rather than dismissing something as a fleeting feeling and have your offspring pay the price.

A southern Californian girl was reading a book at Borders when she was molested by a sex offender who had at least one prior for the same offense. The five-year-old was in plain sight of adults, but the perpetrator used subtle tactics to victimize her. The man was caught on tape so watch the unsettling footage for yourself.

Lil Links

LilSugar — Tue, 13 May 2008 10:09:11 -0700

Should sex offender dad be banned from son's graduation? - Parent Dish
Yo Gabba Gabba and more stoner-approved toys - The Poop
Cate and Ignatius prepare for flight - Celebrity Baby Scoop
Camila Alves out and about - Celebrity Baby Blog
Living playing - Odeedoh
Lil people parties - Mommy Trackd
Crossdressing sixth grade student - Divine Caroline