14-year-old Plainfield boy arrested for sextorting 17 teenagers through social media.

A 14-year-old boy from Plainfield Township, Kent County, was arrested on October 14, 2024, for allegedly sextorting up to 17 teenagers through social media. He faces multiple charges, including three counts of child sexually abusive activity. The Kent County Sheriff's Office highlighted the severity of sextortion and urged parents to educate youth about online dangers. The teen is currently held at the Kent County Juvenile Detention Facility.