Washington Township couple arrested for child endangerment, corruption of minors

Huntington, Physician – A vehicle crash has caused major road closures on Route 4 in Huntingtown. As of 12:55 p.m., northbound Route 4 has reopened at Main Street, but southbound Route 4 remains closed at Bowie Shop Road.

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office originally reported the crash earlier today, warning drivers that delays could occur. Authorities are urging drivers to use caution when traveling through the area.

Emergency responders, including the Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department, are on scene and an investigation into the cause of the accident is ongoing. Further updates will be provided as they become available.

WASHINGTON MUNICIPALITY, PA – Westmoreland County detectives and Washington Township police have arrested two people in connection with a child abuse investigation involving multiple juvenile victims. Jordan Heidt and Heather Johnson were arrested Wednesday, September 4, 2024, and charged with child endangerment and corruption of minors.

According to authorities, the investigation began after police received reports of a child abuse incident at a residence on Echo Ridge Road in Washington Township. Investigators say the incidents involved multiple juveniles and occurred on the property.

One of the victims reported to police that she had visited the residence because she was in a relationship with one of the other underage victims living there. The victim told investigators that Heidt allegedly forced her to have sex with the minor in an abandoned trailer on the property.

The case is still under investigation and no details have been released at this time. Both Heidt and Johnson are expected to appear in court in the coming weeks.

STAMFORD, Conn. – The Stamford Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit has arrested a Bridgeport man in connection with an ongoing investigation into human trafficking at a Stamford hotel. Sean Lewis, 45, was arrested Aug. 28 after detectives obtained an arrest warrant and searched his Bridgeport residence.

Lewis faces multiple charges, including human trafficking, second-degree unlawful imprisonment, first- and second-degree promoting prostitution, second- and third-degree assault, and illegal use of a payment card. The arrest was made with the assistance of the Bridgeport Police Department, and Lewis was taken into custody without incident.

The investigation is ongoing, and police encourage anyone with information about sex trafficking to contact the Stamford Police Department’s Special Investigations Division at (203) 977-5884.