Detective warns Ephrata parents of rising online threats to local youth
Detective Katrina Ball leads a presentation on online safety for parents to protect their youth on Wednesday night. She said crimes against children on the internet are happening in Grant County, and parents need to be engaging with their children to ensure they don’t become a victim.
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EPHRATA — Grant County Sheriff’s Office Detective Katrina Ball didn’t mince words Wednesday night as she described the growing dangers facing children online, telling Ephrata School District parents that sextortion, online enticement and extremist recruitment are no longer distant threats.
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