{"id":433098,"date":"2026-10-20T15:42:26","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T15:42:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/433098\/"},"modified":"2026-10-20T15:42:26","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T15:42:26","slug":"8-men-accused-of-soliciting-sex-from-undercover-detective-at-jacksonville-park-jso-says","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/433098\/","title":{"rendered":"8 men accused of soliciting sex from undercover detective at Jacksonville park, JSO says"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Logo (WJXT, Copyright 2025 by WJXT News4JAX – All rights reserved.)<\/p>\n

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2013 Eight men were arrested after approaching an undercover detective and soliciting a sexual act at a Southside park, the Jacksonville Sheriff\u2019s Office said.<\/p>\n

Vice Unit detectives set up the operation Thursday, Oct. 1, at Beach and Peach Urban Park in the Southside Estates area after receiving complaints about illegal sexual activity. Some of the men also exposed themselves while speaking with the detective, the sheriff\u2019s office said.<\/p>\n

All eight were arrested on suspicion of offering to commit lewdness. Three also face drug-related charges, and one was additionally arrested on suspicion of exposing sexual organs in public.<\/p>\n

The sheriff\u2019s office said the activity made the park unsafe for children and families and that it would work to protect the city\u2019s parks.<\/p>\n

Copyright 2026 by WJXT News4JAX – All rights reserved.<\/p>\n

About the AuthorJonathan Lundy headshot\"\"Jonathan Lundy<\/a><\/p>\n

Hailing from Detroit, Jonathan is excited to start his media career at News4JAX in November 2023. He is passionate about telling stories that matter to the community and he is honored to serve Jacksonville.<\/p>\n

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