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Pennsylvania Teen Missing Since 2024 Found Alive in North Carolina; Man Charged

High Point police recovered the girl following a tip that led to a search warrant at Joseph A. Rossomando’s home where they discovered child sexual abuse material.

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Overview

  • The 15-year-old was reported missing from Reading, Pennsylvania, in June 2024 and was located Monday in High Point, North Carolina, nearly 500 miles from home.
  • High Point police said a tip prompted investigators to obtain a warrant for the Treyburn Lane residence, resulting in the girl’s recovery and seizure of electronic devices.
  • Joseph A. Rossomando, 32, was arrested at the scene and is being held without bond at Guilford County Jail on charges including first-degree kidnapping, human trafficking and multiple statutory rape counts.
  • Authorities allege they found child sexual abuse material on Rossomando’s electronic devices during the execution of the search warrant.
  • The victim is now safe and receiving support services as neighbors express shock at the allegations against the suspect.