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Sex assault charges filed against priest, more possible victims identified
Waco, Tx (FOX 44) – UPDATE: Two charges of sexual assault have now been filed against a Catholic priest who formerly served in Central Texas, and more potential victims have been identified. Anthony Odiong was arrested Tuesday in Florida, originally held on a charge of possession of child pornography....
Police seeking additional victims of Catholic priest arrested on sexual assault charges out of Texas
WACO, Texas — Two charges of sexual assault have been filed against Anthony Odiong, with eight survivors identified thus far, according to the Waco Police Department. The Waco Police Department is actively searching for additional survivors who may have been victimized by Odiong. Additional charges are pending. "Respect for your experience is our highest priority. You will not be required to go to court if you don't prefer, nor will your name be made public," stated the department.
Waco-area news briefs: Mayborn Museum STEMfest to celebrate wonders of water
STEMfest 2024 will run from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the Mayborn Museum, 1300 S. University Parks Drive. The free event is open to all ages and features interactive booths, informative talks, food trucks and more. Community partners, including this year’s sponsor Carollo Engineers, have prepared a lineup that celebrates the wonders of water, from hydrodynamics to marine life.
2 McLennan County Community College players selected in MLB draft
WACO, Texas (KXXV) — Major League Baseball's draft is over, and two McLennan County Commuinity College Highlanders got the call that is extending their athletic careers. "My dad found out before I did — they end up picking me second pick on day three, so I just sat down and start watching the show with my sister wasn't gonna watch the draft," Zach Cawyer said.
McLennan County man arrested for communicating with 14-year-old sexual assault victim on Snapchat in German, police say
LACY LAKEVIEW, Texas (KWTX) - The Lacy Lakeview Police Department arrested a McLennan County man for continuing to communicate with a 14-year-old on Snapchat in German after a sexual assault, an arrest affidavit says. Ernest Henry Swinner was arrested on July 16 for online solicitation of a minor, according to...
Stoney Brook Senior Living to collect backpacks for Isaiah 117 House
HEWITT, Texas (KWTX) - Stoney Brook of Hewitt senior living community has partnered with the McLennan County Isaiah 117 House as a “Bin Buddy” to help fill a bin of teen backpacks for children entering foster care in McLennan County in the upcoming year. The community is inviting...
Waco-area news briefs: Cultivate 7twelve to hold custom trucker hat workshop
Stoney Brook senior living community, 151 Royal Lane in Hewitt, will hold a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday in the parking lot on a Carter BloodCare bus. For more information, contact Rhonda Ferrell at rferrell@ stoneybrookseniorliving.org or 254-420-1400. Chamber lunch. The Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce...
Affidavit in former Waco priest's child porn arrest indicates string of sex assault complaints
An affidavit in the arrest Tuesday of a former Waco-area priest indicates Waco police came across child pornography in his online accounts while they were investigating the complaint of one of four women who accused him of sexual assault. The Rev. Anthony Okoneffiong Odiong, 56, was being held Wednesday in...
Authorities respond to gas leak in Waco
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - The Waco Fire Department said they responded to a possible gas leak alongside Waco Police Department and McLennan County Emergency Management in the block of 26th St. and Burnett Ave. Waco Fire said they responded to a call around 10:54 a.m. saying a contractor had stuck...
Women testify McLennan County man sexually abused them at homes in China Spring, West
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - Three women testified Tuesday that Scott Edward Vanzandt sexually abused them when they were teens at his residences in China Spring and West. Vanzandt, 57, a welder, is on trial in Waco’s 19th State District Court on two counts of indecency with a child by sexual contact, second-degree felonies punishable by up to 20 years in prison on each count.
From mentor to accused sex predator: lawyers representing Waco victim in Father Odiong case discuss allegations
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - A catholic priest is awaiting extradition from Florida to Central Texas to face sexual assault allegations from his time in Waco. An investigation into Father Anthony Odiong first began back in March of this year after the Waco Police Department received reports of a sexual assault.
Former Texas Catholic priest arrested in Immokalee, to be extradited to face charges
The Waco Police Department in Texas is probing sexual assault allegations involving the former Catholic priest in McLennan County. A former Catholic priest in Texas was arrested in Collier County on a warrant charging him with possession or promotion of child pornography. On Tuesday morning, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office...
Attorneys of alleged victim speak about sexual assault investigation into Catholic priest
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - A catholic priest in Florida, is now facing several sexual assault allegations from his time here in Central Texas. An investigation into Father Anthony Odiong first began back in March of this year after the Waco Police Department received reports of a sexual assault. Since then...
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