Category Archives: Criminal Defense
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 »
Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Cyberstalking Young Girls
Many people use social media to post all sorts of things, including sexually explicit content. They may use sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, and Instagram to send nude photos to others. While this may be OK in instances where there is consent, sending graphic content to minors can result in serious criminal charges…. Read More »
TSA Employee Arrested for Child Porn for Second Time
When a person is arrested once for a crime, they sometimes learn their lesson and refrain from engaging in the same activity. But there are some people who never learn and keep doing the same illegal things over and over. Then they get arrested a second time. This is what happened to a former… Read More »
Human Trafficking Sting Nets 244 Arrests
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office regularly conducts sting operations throughout the county to catch people engaging in various crimes. Human trafficking stings occur often and the results are always favorable for law enforcement. A major undercover human trafficking operation called “Fool Around and Find Out” took place in Polk County in early May. It… Read More »
157 People Arrested in Human Trafficking Sting
Polk County is known for its various sting operations, and human trafficking is no exception. A recent human trafficking sting led to more than 150 arrests. Florida law enforcement officials arrested 157 people during the operation, which began on October 2. Of those arrested, 25 were illegal immigrants. Many of them received federal benefits… Read More »
Man Uses AI Chatbots to Cyberstalk Woman
Stalking has evolved in the past few decades. People can now effortlessly stalk a person without even leaving their home. They can use computers, phones, and other technology (such as AirTags) to locate a person and follow them. This is called cyberstalking and it is illegal. Still, many people engage in it. Some do… Read More »
Man Accused of Cyberstalking Multiple People
Nowadays, committing a crime is easier than ever. You don’t even have to be near a person to commit a crime against them. For example, you can stalk someone from the comfort of your own home. This may seem weird to some people, as stalking once involved following someone around in person. Now you… 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 »
71 Men Arrested in Prostitution Sting Before Super Bowl
For most people, the Super Bowl means fun, football and yummy food. In normal years (without COVID), the Super Bowl is a huge event, with friends, family members and neighbors coming together to cheer on their favorite teams and engage in camaraderie. For law enforcement officials, though, the football game means crime – specifically,… Read More »
