Category Archive for : ‘Missing Teen’

New York Post  
By David Propper
02/04/25

Mental Health Facility Worker Accused of Groping Long Island Girl Who Was Missing for Weeks

A worker at a New York state-run mental health facility was arrested for allegedly having sexual contact with a Long Island teen who was receiving treatment after going missing for nearly a month, according to court records and reports.

DeShaun McClean, 42, became the ninth person charged in connection to the disturbing case after he allegedly groped the 14-year-old girl and watched her engage in sexual activity during her time at the facility

News 12 Long Island
By News 12 Staff
1/28/25

DA Tierney: Human Trafficking is ‘Prevalent’ in Suffolk County

On Tuesday, two women were arraigned in connection to the case of a Patchogue teen who was missing for weeks.

District Attorney Ray Tierney said human trafficking is “prevalent” in Suffolk County during an exclusive interview with News 12.

On Tuesday, two women were arraigned in connection to the case of a Patchogue teen who was missing for weeks. They face charges of sex trafficking and endangering the welfare of a child.

“Anyone that played a role in the

News 12 Long Island
By News 12 Staff
1/09/25

Grand Jury Indictment Handed Down Against Man Accused of Abducting Patchogue Teen

Francis Buckheit pleaded not guilty to the charges he is facing. His attorney, Danielle Papa, said, “he’s emotional, he’s upset, maintains his innocence.”

A grand jury indictment was handed down Thursday against a man accused of abducting a Patchogue teen and restraining her on a boat.

Francis Buckheit, 64, was arrested on Jan. 3 and charged with kidnapping and endangering the welfare of a child in connection to the 14-year-old girl who was missing for

News 12 Long Island
By News 12 Staff
01/03/25

Police: Missing 14-Year-Old from Patchogue Found Safe

Emmarae Gervasi went missing about a month ago.

Suffolk police have confirmed that a 14-year-old girl from Patchogue who reported missing has been found safe.

Emmarae Gervasi went missing about a month ago.

Gervasi’s father and stepmother reported her missing after last seeing her go outside without shoes or a coat and into a black car.

The Gervasi family was offering a $10,000 reward for her return.

The parents of Gabby Petito were also helping the family raise awareness for the teen and other missing