Dentist/Child Abuse Package

[Written by Erika Waddell, based on news stock footage]

(Studio – Anchor)
We’ve got breaking news tonight out of Queens. A retired dentist was arrested this evening for sexually abusing at least three young boys. It happened at 190th street. Our own Erika Waddell is live on the scene. Erika –

(Live – front of house)
I’m standing in front of the home where police arrested John Smith earlier this evening. They began investigating Smith after concerned parents tipped them off. If convicted, he faces 8 counts of sodomy, sexual abuse, and child endangering.

(Perp walking out of building)
VO: The 65 year old retired dentist looked dazed as police walked him out of the station in handcuffs. Police took him into custody at about 4:30 this afternoon after searching his home. They found sexually explicit books, magazines, and video tapes. They’ve identified three victims but believe there are more.

(Press conference)
SOT: We don’t have a specific figure. What we’re doing is we talk to one individual we are getting other names and we’re trying to interview those people.

(Perp getting in car)
VO: Even more disturbing, Smith is a father, himself. According to police, the victims are all boys ranging in age from 11 to 13. For several months they had gone willingly to his home after school.

(Press conference)
SOT: Some children were shown like current movies and other children might be taken to other parts of the house where sexual activity would take place.

(Smith’s home, kids toys in yard)
VO: The video tapes police found in Smith’s home included child pornography, many depicting young boys. The tapes do not appear to be homemade.

(Street signs and neighborhood homes)
VO: Police also recovered what they believe to be marijuana.

(Press conference)
Drug paraphernalia was recovered. We don’t have any indication at this point that the children were offered drugs but that is a possibility.

(Live – front of house)
Police believe the abuse has been happening for several months but the investigation is ongoing. Police are currently booking Smith at County Jail. They have not yet questioned him. Reporting live from Queens, I’m Erika Waddell.