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25 Arrested in Sex Ring

Friday, July 26

Sarasota County deputies arrested 25 people accused of traveling to have sex with teens or children. Two of the men were from Southwest Florida. Constantin Fota is facing two charges, including using a computer... Read More.

Navy Chief Faces Child Sex Crime Charges in Sarasota County

Thursday, July 25

A 39-year-old Navy Chief stationed in northeast Florida is behind bars, accused of traveling from Jacksonville to Sarasota County in order to have sex with what he thought was a 14 year-old. Last week,... Read More.

Former Teacher Goes to Prison for Having Sex with Student

Tuesday, June 25

A former teacher at Evangelical Christian School was sentenced to two and a half years in prison after she had sex with a 17-year-old student in 2018. Once released, Suzanne Owen will also be... Read More.

Youth Pastor Arrested for Allegedly Having Sex with 15 Year old Girl

Friday, April 26

Authorities say a 38-year-old youth pastor at a now defunct South Florida church coerced a girl into having sex with him by threatening to turn her family in to immigration officials. Luis Clarke assaulted... Read More.

Port Charlotte Man Taken into Custody on Child Sex Abuse Charges

Thursday, April 25

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office worked with U.S. Marshals to take a man into custody who they say sexually abused children around a decade ago.Phillip Lindner, 42, of Port Charlotte was taken into custody... Read More.

Foster Parent on Trial for Sex Abuse Found Dead Inside North Port Home

Friday, April 19

A foster parent whose trial began this week on sexual abuse charges has died. Police say Gilberto Rios was charged with sexually abusing a 3-year old girl in his care. In the first three... Read More.