Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Woman Arrested for Cyberstalking Police Officer
Many people seem to think harassing people, especially police officers, is fun. But it is not all fun and games when someone gets arrested for harassment, whether it is online or in person. A 29-year-old woman from Vero Beach was arrested after mounting a campaign of online harassment against a local law enforcement officer…. Read More »
Florida Bill to Change “Child Pornography” to “Child Sexual Abuse Material”
What’s in a name? According to a Florida lawmaker, the right terminology matters. The phrase “child pornography” is mentioned in Florida statute 56 times, but a Republican lawmaker wants to change that. If passed, Child Pornography Terminology (HB 245) will update the language. It will change “child pornography” to the more accurate term, which… Read More »
Florida to Seek Death Penalty Against Man Accused of Sexually Battering Children
Sex crimes against children are common in Florida. These crimes can lead to harsh penalties and even death. The Florida attorney general recently announced that the state will seek the death penalty against a man who allegedly sexually battered multiple children. The man was indicted by a grand jury for child sex battery against… Read More »
2 Women Arrested for Human Trafficking at Massage Parlor
What happens at massage parlors? Often more than massages. Many of these places are cover-ups for illegal sexual activity. Two women were recently arrested for allegedly performing sexual acts on customers at a massage parlor in Tallahassee. The woman, ages 44 and 53, were charged with human trafficking, which is described under Florida law… Read More »
Florida Woman Arrested for Cyberstalking State Attorney’s Office Staff
People engage in cyberstalking for a variety of reasons. In many cases, it stems from a desire to exert control, seek revenge, or maintain unwanted contact with a person. Some cyberstalkers are motivated by obsession or fixation, while others act out of jealousy, anger, or rejection. Mental health issues, such as paranoia or delusional… Read More »
Struggles of Human Trafficking in Florida
When it comes to human trafficking, Florida ranks among the worst. A first-of-its-kind state-commissioned study by the University of South Florida’s Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Risk to Resilience Lab estimates that over 700,000 Floridians were victims of human trafficking in 2024, including 500,000 labor-trafficking victims and 200,000 sex-trafficking victims. The report reveals that minors… Read More »
UF Student Arrested for Child Porn Distribution
College is a time of exploration, but unfortunately, some students explore things they should not be looking at. For example, many students start to explore pornography, and while porn featuring adults is legal, some people get deeper and deeper into the porn realm and discover forbidden images such as child porn. This is what… Read More »
Man Faces Child Porn Charges After Cruise
A Tennessee man is facing child porn charges in Florida. He was on a cruise ship when he was inspected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers. The 48-year-old man arrived at PortMiami following a cruise. When leaving the ship, he was selected for secondary inspection by the officers. They searched his phone and… Read More »
Former Orange County Substitute Teacher Faces Child Porn Charges
You may not expect a teacher to engage in crimes against children, particularly ones that involve sexually explicit content, but it happens a lot. In Florida, many teachers and others who work with children have been charged with child pornography crimes. The latest person to get arrested was a substitute teacher. The man was… Read More »
Florida Teacher Faces Child Porn Possession Charges
Child pornography has become a growing issue in recent years. These sexually explicit images are becoming easier for people to get a hold of. People from all walks of life —even teachers — are being arrested for these charges. A Broward County teacher was recently arrested on child porn charges. The 60-year-old man faces… Read More »
