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Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office arrests man for lewd acts against minors in Tampa
A 32-year-old man was arrested and charged with multiple felonies after allegedly exposing himself to and grabbing two 15-year-old girls in Tampa. Bystanders intervened to stop the incident and held the suspect until deputies arrived.
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The incident highlights a public safety event involving minors in the Tampa area and the subsequent legal proceedings against the suspect.
Key Facts
- Quaze Moore, 32, was arrested for the incident.
- The suspect faces charges of resisting an officer without violence, two counts of lewd or lascivious exhibition, and one count of lewd or lascivious molestation.
- The victims were two 15-year-old girls.
- The incident occurred at 6:49 a.m. near 15th Street and College Park Drive.
- Bystanders at a nearby food truck intervened to stop the suspect and called 911.
- The suspect appeared in court via video conference on Thursday afternoon.
- A pre-trial detention hearing is scheduled for the following Tuesday.
Who's Mentioned
organizationHillsborough County Sheriff's Office“The law enforcement agency handling the investigation and arrest.”locationTampa“The city where the incident occurred.”personChad Chronister“Hillsborough County Sheriff.”personAmanda Granit“Chief Communications Officer with the HCSO.”location15th Street and College Park Drive“The specific location of the incident.”personQuaze Moore“The suspect arrested for the incident.”