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Seven Arrested in Volusia County Undercover Operation
The Volusia Sheriff’s Office conducted a joint undercover operation from July 9-11, 2026, resulting in the arrest of seven individuals accused of traveling to meet minors they contacted online. The operation involved multiple local police departments and federal agencies.
Read the full story at VolusiasheriffWhy It Matters
Seven individuals face criminal charges for allegedly using the internet to solicit and attempt to meet minors in Volusia County.
Key Facts
- Operation Tor/Pedo took place from July 9 to July 11, 2026.
- Seven individuals were arrested for traveling to meet a minor.
- Suspects face charges of traveling to meet a minor, using a computer/Internet service to solicit a minor, and unlawful use of a 2-way communication device.
- Robert James Rece, head of Volusia Lacrosse, was arrested in Deltona.
- Other arrested individuals include Colton James Gregory, Brandon Pierre Rutledge, Logan Banks, Dion Kendal Jackson, Felix Mendez II, and Temur Khujabekov.
- The operation was a joint effort involving VSO, Port Orange PD, Daytona Beach PD, South Daytona PD, Homeland Security Investigations, and the State Attorney for Florida's 7th Circuit.
Who's Mentioned
personRobert James Rece“Arrested suspect, identified as head of Volusia Lacrosse.”personColton James Gregory“Arrested suspect.”personTemur Khujabekov“Arrested suspect.”personBrandon Pierre Rutledge“Arrested suspect.”personLogan Banks“Arrested suspect.”organizationVolusia Sheriff’s Office“Lead agency for Operation Tor/Pedo.”personFelix Mendez II“Arrested suspect.”organizationNorth Florida Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force“Partner in the operation.”personDion Kendal Jackson“Arrested suspect.”organizationState Attorney for Florida's 7th Circuit“Partner in the operation.”