December 18, 2025

Since the arrests of Samuel Friday, Michael Woomer and Morris Reece, investigators have been working tirelessly, following all available leads to discover the complete picture of what happened in Mr. Friday’s basement over the years. While reviewing the voluminous evidence obtained in this matter, a fourth individual has been arrested. A criminal complaint has been filed against James Kobuck of Tyrone, Pennsylvania charging him with felony charges related to Human Trafficking and Production of
Child Pornography.
A criminal complaint is a formal accusation that a person has committed a criminal act or acts under Pennsylvania law. The law requires that every person so accused, including James Kobuck, be presumed innocent unless proven guilty beyond reasonable doubt.
If you have any information regarding this investigation and any of the individuals involved, please reach out to Trooper Jonathan Hodges at the PSP Rockview Barracks or by calling in at 814.355.7545, or County Detective John Aston at the District Attorney’s Office, 814.355.6735.