In a jaw-dropping turn of events, a restaurant manager from Punta Gorda has found himself in hot water with allegations of child pornography. Ryan Scott Beagles, 28, was arrested after a concerned parent reported that her daughter might have been sharing explicit content with him on Snapchat. The investigation revealed that photos featuring the young girl were indeed found on Beagles’ phone, leading authorities to discover additional victims.
Beagles, who was managing a local Golden Corral, was taken into custody on February 21 and booked at the Charlotte County Jail. He was released on bond the next day. The severity of the charges escalated from a third-degree felony to a second-degree felony due to the number of incriminating images—at least ten have been reported. As the investigation unfolds, it serves as a chilling reminder for parents everywhere about the potential dangers lurking online.
When parents put their trust in local businesses, they don’t often expect to hear such alarming news. It raises the question—how vigilant are we being in monitoring our children’s digital interactions? In a world increasingly driven by technology, this situation hits home harder than ever.