05/05/2026
UPDATE ON MISSING TEEN:
Whitehall Police, along with their law enforcement partners, have charged a 27-year-old Nanticoke, Pa., man accused of luring a 14-year-old Whitehall teen from her home through social media. The case underscores the growing role digital platforms play in missing
persons cases.
The teen, who had been reported missing on Sunday, was found in Nanticoke, Pa., after investigators tracked online interactions that led them to the home of 27-year-old Christopher P. Jones. Jones was immediately taken into custody by the FBI Child Exploitation Task Force on an arrest warrant obtained by the Whitehall Borough Police Department. He faces charges of unlawful contact with a minor, interference with the custody of children, corruption of minors, and criminal attempt to commit several s*x offenses.
This was a coordinated investigation involving the Whitehall Borough Police Department; FBI Pittsburgh and Scranton Field Offices; United States Secret Service Pittsburgh Field Office; Allegheny County Police Department; Pennsylvania State Police; City of Nanticoke Police Department; Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office; and the United States Attorney’s Offices for the Western and Middle Districts of Pennsylvania.
Parents - This case highlights the importance of staying aware of your children’s online presence. We encourage you to maintain open conversations with your children about online activity and to be mindful of what is shared publicly.