Law Enforcement Officials Announce Arrest of Alleged Online Child Predators in North Florida

Law enforcement officials announce arrest of alleged online child predators in North Florida

Florida Channel screenshot of AG James Uthmeier and Franklin County Sheriff A.J. Smith in Apalachicola on August 28, 2025.Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and a group of law enforcement officials on Thursday announced the arrest of six men as part of “Operation Summer Hurricane,” a multi-agency operation targeting online child predators in North Florida. Two other individuals are being actively sought. Uthmeier made the announcement in Ap…

Law Enforcement Officials Announce Arrest Of Alleged Online Child Predators In North Florida

By: Mitch Perry Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and a group of law enforcement officials on Thursday announced the arrest of six men as part of “Operation Summer Hurricane,” a multi-agency operation targeting online child predators in North Florida. Two other individuals are being actively sought. Uthmeier made the announcement in Apalachicola, in Franklin County. It’s a historic small town in the Panhandle located between Tallahassee an…

Franklin County Operation Targets Child Online Predators, Leads to 6 Arrests - Jacksonville Legal Notice

During “Operation Summer Hurricane,” a multi-agency law enforcement effort in Franklin County, Florida, six men were arrested for crimes targeting children online. The three-day operation focused on individuals engaging in sexually explicit communication, transmitting child sexual abuse material, and arranging to meet minors for sexual activity. Arrests and Charges The six individuals arrested are Colbey G. Adams, 30; Jarvis Arteza Baker Jr., 22…