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KISSIMMEE, Fla. - A member of a non-profit organization in Osceola County has been arrested, accused of talking to an 11-year-old girl online, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.
Alberto "AJ" Castaner Jr. reportedly worked with the Osceola Response T.E.A.M., a non-profit organization that helps people with community support and food assistance. They are, however, not affiliated with Osceola County Government, Osceola County Fire Rescue, or the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.
What we know:
Alberto "AJ" Castaner Jr.
According to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office, Castaner Jr. is accused of communicating with an 11-year-old girl online who he met after delivering food to her house. Deputies said Castaner allegedly posed as an 11-year-old boy online.
The Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) launched the undercover operation.
"At the time, the conversation did not rise to criminal level; however, the suspect appeared to be ‘grooming’ the minor," OCSO said in a statement.
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However, while communicating with an undercover detective, Castaner Jr. allegedly asked the girl for nude photographs and sent nude photographs of himself, OCSO said.
Detectives conducted a search of his home and work, and collected "several electronic devices." Those would be forensically searched, officials said.
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Castaner Jr. was booked into the Osceola County Jail on multiple charges, including transmission of harmful material to minors, solicitation of a minor, and unlawful use of a two-way communication device. He was held on no bond.
What we don't know:
Deputies have not said how long Castaner had been allegedly communicating with the real child before the undercover operation began. It is also unclear whether there may be additional victims.
What you can do:
The sheriff’s office urged anyone with information related to the case to call 407-348-2222.
Editor's note: This story has been updated to clarify that Osceola Response T.E.A.M. is not part of nor affiliated with Osceola County Government or its emergency services.
The Source: This story was written based on information shared by the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.