Crime
32-year-old Joshua Wolfe injured after shooting on Elm Street in Biddeford
BIDDEFORD, Maine — A man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that occurred Sunday afternoon on Elm Street, according to the Biddeford Police Department.
Authorities responded to the scene following reports of a physical altercation. Upon arrival, officers discovered 32-year-old Joshua Wolfe suffering from a gunshot wound.
Wolfe was transported to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and has since been released.
In a public statement, Wolfe addressed the incident, assuring the community of his condition and clarifying the circumstances.
“You will likely see a news story or Facebook post circulating regarding an incident that occurred today on Elm Street in Biddeford. First and foremost, I am alive. Thank you so much to everyone that has reached out,” Wolfe stated.
He emphasized that the incident was entirely random, adding, “The incident that occurred was not connected to either of the businesses that I own and was not with an individual that I know. This was a 100% random encounter. The individual that shot me is now in custody and there is currently no danger to the public.”
Police have confirmed that a suspect is currently in custody, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Authorities have not yet released the suspect’s name or further details regarding the motive or events leading up to the shooting.
Anyone with information related to the incident is encouraged to contact the Biddeford Police Department.
Crime
Former Texas Worship Minister and Christian Musician Jon Sheptock Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas — A married Christian musician and former worship minister who once performed at a rally for former President Donald Trump has been arrested on multiple child sexual abuse material (CSAM) charges, authorities confirmed.
According to officials, Jon Sheptock, a former minister at First Montgomery Baptist Church, was taken into custody on September 26 by detectives from the Montgomery County Constable’s Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation Unit.
He faces charges of possession and production of child pornography following a detailed investigation into allegations of long-term misconduct.
The arrest was based on testimony from a woman who alleged that Sheptock stole a photograph of her approximately nine years ago, when she was 17 years old.
The victim told investigators that after sending her the image, Sheptock demanded explicit photographs and later sent her a video depicting a violent assault, warning that he “did not want that to happen to her.”
Court records further indicate that Sheptock showed the victim nude images of both adults and minors on his computer.
Investigators allege that the misconduct continued as recently as October 2023, when Sheptock reportedly sent a text message to the victim containing a nude image of young girls.
Before his arrest, Sheptock was widely known as a Christian recording artist and motivational speaker.
His now-deleted website biography stated that he was born without arms and with one leg shorter than the other, yet went on to describe himself as a “thriving Christian recording artist and speaker.” He has been married for 26 years and is the father of three daughters.
In a public statement, First Montgomery Baptist Church confirmed that Sheptock was immediately removed from all ministry responsibilities following his arrest.
The church emphasized that Sheptock did not hold any position involving direct contact with children, and there is no indication that minors associated with the church were involved or affected.
Sheptock gained wider public attention in January 2022, when he performed the national anthem at a rally for then-President Donald Trump, according to The Independent.
If convicted, Sheptock faces a potential prison sentence ranging from two to twenty years.
The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities are encouraging anyone with additional information to contact the Montgomery County Constable’s Office Human Traffic.