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18-Year-Old Charged with 300 Felonies in Sextortion Case

2/22/2026

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Zachariah Abraham Meyers, an 18-year-old Pennsylvania high school senior, faces more than 300 felony charges tied to sextortion and catfishing.
Authorities allege he used TikTok and Snapchat to lure 21 underage boys.
Investigators found evidence on his phone linking him to crimes.
He is held at Washington County Prison without bail, deemed a danger and flight risk.
Peters Township School District says there is no immediate safety risk and cooperates.

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Zachariah Abraham Meyers, an 18-year-old Pennsylvania high school senior, faces more than 300 felony charges tied to sextortion and catfishing.
Authorities allege he used TikTok and Snapchat to lure 21 underage boys.
Investigators found evidence on his phone linking him to crimes.
He is held at Washington County Prison without bail, deemed a danger and flight risk.
Peters Township School District says there is no immediate safety risk and cooperates.