NewsYourobserverMay 27, 2026Sarasota County
Sarasota man arrested on felony sexual battery charge
Carson Smith, 23, was arrested on May 20 and charged with lewd and lascivious battery of a minor following an investigation by the Sarasota Police Department. The victim, a 15-year-old girl, reported meeting Smith on Snapchat in March and engaging in sexual activity at his downtown apartment in April.
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The Sarasota Police Department is actively seeking information from the public regarding this ongoing investigation, as detectives believe there may be additional victims.
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