Category Archives: Minor Sex Offense
Florida Man Arrested for Traveling to Meet a Minor
Many adults are interested in having sex with younger people. The problem with that is that if the person is under the age of 18, they are considered a minor. Traveling to meet a minor for sex is illegal under Florida law. A Florida man was recently arrested for attempting to meet with a… Read More »
Florida Man Arrested for Traveling to Meet a Minor
The internet, particularly social media, is a great way for people to stay in touch with each other. It is also a way for people to meet others for sex. Sometimes the sex is between consenting adults. In other cases, the adult propositions a minor, leading to an arrest. This recently happened in Florida…. Read More »
Many People Arrested for Human Trafficking In Country Illegally
Human trafficking is something that law enforcement officials are cracking down on in Florida, especially since the state is known for such a crime. There are 4.08 cases per 100,000 people in this jurisdiction. Human traffickers are not picky; anyone of any age will do, although young children are targeted quite often, especially girls… Read More »
Man Arrested After Meeting a Minor for Sex in Lake Mary
A 38-year-old Orlando man was arrested in early June after he allegedly traveled to Lake Mary with the intent of meeting a minor for sex. The man was speaking to a person who he thought was a minor online. He assumed he was chatting with a 14-year-old girl but instead, it was an undercover… Read More »
Florida Man Arrested for Recording, Sharing Child Sexual Abuse
A Florida man used the internet to contact a teen from Oregon. He then met with the girl and sexually abused her, sharing the abuse with others. The man was caught and arrested. He was recently sentenced to 25 years in federal prison. The 39-year-old man was arrested in early March for sexually abusing… Read More »
Fire Captain Arrested For Having Sex With Minor
A Polk County Fire Captain was arrested in November after allegedly having sex with a minor in early 2022. It is believed that the sexual activity occurred at the Lake Maude Nature Park in Winter Haven sometime in April 2022. On November 8, Winter Haven police responded to a case of sexual battery reported… Read More »
Teacher Arrested For Traveling To Meet A Minor For Sex
A Florida teacher is currently in jail on a $70,000 bond on a charge of traveling to meet a minor. The Satellite High School teacher is accused of trying to meet up with a student to have sex with them. The 64-year-old man traveled to an unknown location in Brevard County with the intent… Read More »
13 Men Arrested In Florida Sting Operation
Sexual abuse of children is a serious crime, but that doesn’t deter a lot of people. Sex crimes against minors are common in Florida, which is why police departments often set up sting operations to catch those trying to harm children. A recent sting operation in Florida netted 13 arrests. The undercover operation was… Read More »
Nationally Recognized Teacher Faces Multiple Sex Crimes
Nobody expects a respected teacher — especially a nationally recognized one — to commit a crime, especially a sex crime that involves a child they met online. This was recently the case in Florida, where a teacher was arrested for sexually assaulting a 16-year-old boy. The 46-year-old man was arrested on October 3 after… Read More »
Florida Couple Accused Of Trafficking Teen
Human trafficking is rampant in Florida. People of all ages can be victims, but younger children, particularly female teens, are most often targeted. A husband and wife were arrested on June 27 for trafficking a teenage girl. The 44-year-old man and 45-year-old woman face multiple criminal charges, including human trafficking, sex, and prostitution charges…. Read More »
