| Date of birth: | Aug 14, 1986 |
| Probable cause affidavit: | SUBMITTED BY: PRUITT, DODI 0396 (AR10117440) ON 101710 THE CITRUS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE CONDUCTED AN ONLINE UNDERCOVER OPERATION TARGETING SUSPECTS THAT USE THE INTERNET TO SEXUALLY EXPLOIT CHILDREN WITH THE INTENTION TO MEET THEM FOR THE PURPOSES OF SEXUAL CONDUCT. ON 101610 DETECTIVE ROSS WITH THE SUMTER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE WAS ASSISTING IN THE UNDERCOVER OPERATION AND POSTED AN ONLINE ADVERTISEMENT ON THE INTERNET ONLINE SERVICE "CRAIGSLIST". THE CRAIGSLIST AD WAS ENTITILED "SINGLE MOM SEEKING MALE FOR INTIMATE TIME" HI, SINGLE MOM WITH YOUNG DAUGHTER. NEED A NICE MALE TO PROVIDE INTIMATE ASSISTANCE THIS WEEKEND. PLEASE RESPONDE IF YOU CAN HELP. ON 101610 AT APPROXIMATELY 21:59 HOURS THE DEFENDANT UTILIZED AN ONLINE SERVICE TO RESPOND TO THE ADVERTISEMENT. THE DEFENDANT UTILIZED THE EMAIL ADDRESS OF "[email protected]" TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE UNDERCOVER DETECTIVE. THE DEFENDANT STATED, "HOW OLD IS YOUR DAUGHTER?" DETECTIVE ROSS EMAILED THE DEFENDANT AND STATED, "SHE IS 14, IS THAT OK?" HE REPLIED BACK WITH, "WHAT IS THE PROBLEM IN HAND? LIKE WANTING SOMEONE TO HAVE A GOOD TIME WITH? DO U WANNA EXCHANGE PICS? BELIEVE IT OR NOT IN PUERTO RICO THAT'S NORMAL." DETECTIVE ROSS DID NOT RESPOND BACK AT THIS TIME. ON 10/17/10 THE DEFENDANT RESTABLISHED COMMUNICATION WITH THE UNDERCOVER DETECTIVE BY EMAIL. THE DEFENDANT STATED, "STILL LOOKING?" DETECTIVE ROSS RESPONDED WITH, "YEAH. I NEED A MAN WHO WANTS TO TEACH MY 14 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER ABOUT SEX. OF COURSE I WANT HER TO BE SAFE AND YOU WILL HAVE TO USE PROTECTION. I DON'T MIND BEING PART OF IT OR JUST WATCHING. CAN YOU HELP?" THE DEFENDANT EMAILED DETECTIVE ROSS WITH, "WHEN DO YOU WANT TO DO THIS...I CAN HELP". DETECTIVE ROSS RESPONDED WITH, "I WANT TO DO THIS TONIGHT. SHE HAS SCHOOL TOMORROW. HOW CAN YOU HELP?" THE DEFENDANT EMAILED DETECTIVE ROSS WITH, "WELL FIRST OF COURSE SHE HAS TO BE ATTRACTIVE TO ME…GET HER IN THE MOOD…SLOWLY TOUCH HER FROM HEAD TO TOE, KISS HER, HER KISS ME, IT NEEDS TO BE PERFECT FOR THE FIRTST TIME…LAY HER DOWN AND TEACH HER EVERYTHING SHE WANTS TO KNOW. I'M FREE ALL NIGHT AND ITS UP TO YOU IF YOU WANNA JOIN. MY NUMBER IS 813 83 8746." THE DEFENDANT ASKED FOR THE ADDRESS TO THE UNDERCOVER RESIDENCE TO WHICH DETECTIVE ROSS PROVIDED IT. THE DEFENDANT UTILIZED A PHONE SERVICE TO COMMUNICATE VIA TEXT MESSAGE FROM HIS CELL PHONE NUMBER (813-833-8746) TO THE UNDERCOVER CELL PHONE. THE DEFENDANT COMMUNICATED VIA TEXT WHILE ENROUTE TO THE UDNERCOVER RESIDENCE. THE DEFENDANT ADVISED HE WAS ON THE WAY DRIVING A HONDA CIVIC. THE DEFENDANT ASKED, "YOU ARE NOT A COP RIGHT?" THE DEFENDANT STATED, "I HAVE TWO CONDOMS, I CAN GET MORE. “ THE DEFENDANT ARRIVED AT THE RESIDENCE IN A GREEN HONDA PASSENGER CAR AND PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. HE WALKED UP TO THE FRONT DOOR AND HE WAS TAKEN INTO CUSTODY. WHILE HE WAS BEING SEARCHED INCIDENT TO ARREST CONDOMS WERE LOCATED IN THE DEFENDANT'S POCKET. THE DEFENDANT WAS READ MIRANDA WARNINGS VIA PRE-PRINTED CITRUS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE AGENCY CARD AND STATED THAT HE UNDERSTOOD AND WISHED TO SPEAK. HE STATED THAT HIS EMAIL WAS [email protected] . DETECTIVE ROSS AND DETECTIVE PRUITT CONDUCTED AN AUDIO RECORDED INTERVIEW WITH THE DEFENDANT AT THE RESIDENCE. DURINGTHE INTERVIEW, THE DEFENDANT ADMITTED HE INTENTIONALLY SOLICITING THE PARENT OF A FOURTEEN YEAR OLD MINOR FOR SEX BY WAY OF THE INTERNET. HE ADVISED HE INTENTIONALLY TRAVELED TO THIS THIS LOCATION TO ENGAGE IN SEXUAL INTERCOURSE WITH THE MINOR. THE DEFENDANT ADMITTED HE SENT THE ABOVE-MENTIONED EMAILS AND TEXT MESSAGES TO THE UNDERCOVER DETECTIVE. THE DEFENDANT RECOGNIZED DETECTIVE ROSS AS THE SAME PERSON IN THE PICTURE PROVIDED IN THE UNDERCOVER EMAILS. HE ADMITTED HE SENT HIS PICTURE VIA EMAIL AND TEXT MESSAGE. THE DEFENDANT ADVISED HE USED HIS CELL PHONE TO GOGGLE DIRECTIONS TO THIS RESIDENCE. THE DEFENDANT WAS ARRESTED AND TRANSPORTED TO THE CITRUS COUNTY DETENTION FACILITY. PER HONORABLE JUDGE THOMAS THE DEFENDANT WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING PRE-TRIAL RELEASE CONDITIONS: 1. DEFENDANT MUST POST BOND OF $25,000 PER COUNT UNDER 847.0135 AND/OR 847.0138. ANY OTHER CHARGES WILL HAVE THE STANDARD BOND SET ACCORDING TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER DICTATING THE BOND SCHEDULE FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT. 2. NO JUDGE CONDUCTING FIRST APPEARANCES IS AUTHORIZED TO REDUCE BONDS IMPOSED UNDER 847.0135 AND/OR 847.0138 FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS OPERATION BETWEEN OCTOBER 14-17. 3. DEFENDANT MAY NOT HAVE CONTACT WITH ANY CHILD UNDER THE AGE OF 18 YEARS. 4. DEFENDANT MAY NOT POSSESS OR UTILIZE ANY COMPUTERS CONNECTED TO THE INTERNET. BOND SET AT $75,000.00 *NOT-EXEMPT* |
| Inmate status: | Felony Misdemeanor County/Municipal Traffic Ordinance Warrant/Capias |
| Arrest date: | Oct 18, 2010 |
| Booking number: | 10117440 |
| Booking location: | Citrus County, FL |
| Code: | 847.0135(3)(A) |
| Charge description: | USE OF INTERNET TO LURE A CHILD FOR SEXUAL ACTIVITY |
| Bond amount: | $25,000 |
