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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedJuly 29, 2026Miami-Dade

Hollywood man arrested on federal charges involving minor

A 30-year-old Hollywood, Florida man was arrested by federal agents for allegedly enticing and exchanging sexual material with a 14-year-old girl via the app Discord. The case is being prosecuted in Washington, D.C., where the victim resides.

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Why It Matters

A local resident faces federal prosecution for crimes involving a minor, with potential legal consequences including to Washington, D.C.

Key Facts

  • Christopher Larry Richards III, 30, was arrested on federal charges of coercion and enticement of a minor, transfer of obscene material to minors, and attempted receipt of child sexual abuse material.
  • The investigation began after a 14-year-old girl in Washington, D.C. reported the relationship to a school counselor in February.
  • The defendant allegedly communicated with the minor via Discord starting in December.
  • Federal investigators linked the defendant's Discord username, 'HitDatShot#0', to his home IP address in Hollywood, Florida.
  • The defendant is currently held at the Broward Sheriff’s Office Main Jail on behalf of the U.S. Marshals Service.
  • The defendant is scheduled for a court appearance in Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday morning.
  • The case is being prosecuted in Washington, D.C., with future extradition pending.

Who's Mentioned

personChristopher Larry Richards III“The defendant arrested on federal charges.”organizationFBI“The federal agency that investigated the case.”organizationDiscord“The messaging platform used for the alleged communications.”organizationU.S. Marshals Service“The federal agency holding the defendant in custody.”locationWashington, D.C.“The location of the victim and the jurisdiction for the prosecution.”organizationWashington Metropolitan Police Department“The local police department that received the initial report.”locationBroward Sheriff’s Office Main Jail“The facility where the defendant is currently being held.”locationHollywood“The city in Florida where the defendant resided.”