STUART, Fla. (CBS12) — A man is behind bars after authorities say he sent sexually explicit images to a 13-year-old girl who was actually an undercover detective.
The Stuart Police Department says on July 25, its Internet Against Crimes Against Children task force began communicating on a social media platform with the suspect, Roland Starling. Police say during the course of the investigation, Starling allegedly sent multiple explicit images through the messaging platform. Once the detectives were able to positively identify him, the arrest warrants were submitted.
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During the investigation, officers learned that Starling is being held at the Palm Beach County Jail on similar charges.
If anyone knows someone who may be a victim of sexual abuse, they are asked to call 911. The number for the Sexual Assault Assistance Program of the Treasure Coast is available 24/7 at 866-828-7283.