A husband and wife in Florida have been charged with attempting to meet a minor for sex while Hurricane Idalia was roaring toward the state.
On Tuesday, August 29, 2023, Citrus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) detectives High-Tech Crimes Unit arrested two Inverness residents, 37-year-old Krystal Dawn Rose and, 37-year-old Jacob Michael Rose, an already registered sex offender, on multiple sex-related offenses.
“Our agency was notified of an incident involving two adults, who had traveled to meet with an individual who they believed to be a thirteen-year-old female with the intention of engaging in sexual acts,” said CCSO.
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Detectives responded out to a local business in Inverness where a confrontation had ensued between the Rose’s and the complainant.
During the investigation, it was determined that both Krystal and Jacob Rose had sent several nude images to the “juvenile” they had come to meet up with along with a video of them engaging in oral sex.
Deputies say they then asked for photos of her in return.
“Even though a major hurricane was barreling towards our county during this arrest, our dedicated team was still hard at work protecting our citizens,” said Sheriff Mike Prendergast. “This couple not only knowingly sent vile, sexually explicit messages to a minor, but went as far as to meet up with them to carry out repulsive acts. I am extremely proud of our detectives for putting this abhorrent couple behind bars and away from our children.”
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The two were charged with the following:
Jacob Michael Rose:
- One count of travel to meet a minor
- Three counts of transmission of harmful material to minors
- One count of online solicitation of a minor and one count of sex offender failure to register online account.
- He is being held at the Citrus County Detention facility without bond.
Krystal Dawn Rose:
- One count each of travel to meet a minor She is being held on a $5,000 bond per the bond schedule.
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