China has practiced bombing runs on Guam U.S. military officials are concerned over China's increasing air power in the Asia-Pacific region. One activity by the Asian nation is proving especially worrisome.

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii — China has practiced bombing runs targeting the U.S. territory of Guam, one of a host of activities making U.S. forces here consider Beijing the most worrisome potential threat in the Pacific, even as North Korea pursues a nuclear warhead.

Beyond the well-publicized military build up on man-made islands in the South China Sea, China has built up its fleet of fighters to the extent that it operates a daily, aggressive campaign to contest airspace over the East China Sea, South China Sea and beyond, U.S. military officials in the region said. China hasbetween 2009 and 2017. Two victims, ages 10 and 11, testified at trial. The Jury also heard recorded statements from the Defendant in which he admitted inappropriate contact with the children.

If sentenced to all counts consecutively, Mr. Collins faces an indeterminate 240 to 850 years in the Penitentiary.

Mercer County Prosecutor George Sitler said, “I want to thank the victims and their family for having the strength to work with us and see that Mr. Collins faces justice for his actions. Special thanks also should be given for the work of Sgt. Steve Sommers, Sgt. Melissa Clemons, and the staff at Child Protect.”

Jesse James Collins was remanded to the Southern Regional Jail pending sentencing, scheduled for the 26th of November at 10:00 am.

Tyler Barker is currently the Interim News