Crime
Suspect Arrested After 7-Year-Old Jamal White Located Safely in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE, WI — A suspect has been taken into custody in connection with the abduction of 7-year-old Jamal White, who was safely located Saturday afternoon following an Amber Alert issued on July 11.
According to the Milwaukee Police Department, Jamal was found around 39th and Lloyd Streets, and was reported to be safe.
The individual discovered with the child was arrested at the scene.
However, investigators believe that while the suspect was in possession of the child at the time, they may not have been the original abductor.
Jamal was last seen around 7:00 p.m. Friday evening near 61st and Hustis Streets, where witnesses say he was forcibly taken at gunpoint and placed into a white Jeep Renegade by a masked individual wearing a black hoodie and carrying a handgun.
The abduction prompted an immediate Amber Alert and a coordinated search effort involving local law enforcement and community members.
Surveillance footage showing the suspect vehicle was released to the public to aid in the investigation.
Jamal was described as approximately 4 feet tall, weighing 80 pounds, with short black hair and brown eyes.
He was last seen wearing a white T-shirt and black shorts.
While the child is now safe, the investigation remains ongoing to determine the full circumstances surrounding the abduction and whether additional individuals were involved.
Authorities continue to urge anyone with information to contact the Milwaukee Police Department’s District Four at (414) 935-7242.
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.