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NewsWPLG Local 10 – EspañolJuly 29, 2026Miami-Dade

Hollywood man arrested for allegedly contacting minor via Discord

Federal agents have arrested a man from Hollywood, Florida, on charges related to the exchange of sexually explicit messages and images with a 14-year-old girl from Washington, D.C., using the Discord messaging app.

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Why It Matters

This case highlights federal law enforcement efforts to prosecute individuals for the digital solicitation and exploitation of minors across state lines.

Key Facts

  • A man from Hollywood was arrested by federal agents on Tuesday.
  • The suspect is accused of exchanging sexually explicit messages and images with a 14-year-old girl.
  • The communication occurred via the messaging application Discord.
  • The victim is a resident of Washington, D.C.

Who's Mentioned

personChristopher Larry Richards III“30-year-old suspect from Hollywood, Florida”organizationFBI“Federal agency investigating the case”other30“Age of the suspect”organizationDiscord“Messaging platform used for the alleged communications”other14“Age of the victim”organizationDepartamento de Policía Metropolitana de Washington“Initial law enforcement agency contacted”locationWashington, D.C.“Location of the victim and the jurisdiction where the case is being processed”locationWashington D. C.“The location of the 14-year-old victim.”organizationOficina del Sheriff del Condado de Broward“Current detention facility for the suspect”locationHollywood“The city where the suspect resides.”locationHollywood, Florida“Residence of the suspect”