Harvey sees spike in sex crimes
The small town of Harvey, North Dakota, has seen a spike in sex crimes, with Chief John Foss reporting multiple cases of gross sexual imposition and child pornography distribution. Technology has played a significant role in these cases, with perpetrators using online platforms to facilitate their crimes.
The town of Harvey, North Dakota, with a population of less than 1,700, is experiencing a rise in sex crimes. Chief John Foss, who has been on the job for 20 months, has seen multiple cases of gross sexual imposition and child pornography distribution. Two recent cases involved Carl Snedaker, convicted of sex crimes against children on his hobby farm, and Shae Miller, who distributed child pornography on Discord. Foss attributes the rise in reported cases to increased enforcement and victims feeling more comfortable coming forward. Technology has played a significant role in these crimes, with online platforms facilitating the abuse. The Harvey police department is working to ensure victims feel safe reporting their experiences and bringing perpetrators to justice.
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