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

Hollywood man arrested on federal charges involving a minor

A 30-year-old Hollywood, Florida man was arrested by federal agents for allegedly exchanging sexual messages and images with a 14-year-old girl from Washington, D.C. via Discord. The suspect is currently in custody in Broward County awaiting court proceedings and potential extradition to the nation's capital.

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Why It Matters

A resident of Hollywood, Florida faces federal criminal charges for alleged online exploitation of a minor, triggering an interstate legal process involving the FBI and the Washington, D.C. court system.

Key Facts

  • Christopher Larry Richards III was arrested on federal charges of coercion and enticement of a minor, transfer of obscene material to a minor, and attempted receipt of child sexual abuse material.
  • The suspect is a 30-year-old resident of Hollywood, Florida.
  • The victim is a 14-year-old girl from Washington, D.C.
  • Communications between the suspect and the victim began in December via the Discord app.
  • The victim reported the relationship to a school counselor in February, leading to a police investigation.
  • The FBI identified the suspect by linking his Discord username 'HitDatShot#0' to his home IP address in Hollywood.
  • The suspect is currently held in the Broward County Sheriff's Office jail.
  • The suspect is scheduled for an initial court appearance in Fort Lauderdale.
  • The case is being processed in Washington, D.C., and the suspect faces future extradition.

Who's Mentioned

personChristopher Larry Richards III“30-year-old suspect from Hollywood, Florida arrested on federal charges.”organizationServicio de Alguaciles de Estados Unidos“Federal agency requesting the suspect's detention.”organizationFBI“Federal agency that investigated the case and extracted digital evidence.”other30“Age of the suspect.”organizationDiscord“Messaging application used for the alleged communications.”other14“Age of the victim involved in the case.”organizationDepartamento de Policía Metropolitana de Washington“Local police department that received the initial report.”locationWashington, D.C.“Location of the victim and the jurisdiction where the case is being processed.”organizationOficina del Sheriff del Condado de Broward“Facility where the suspect is currently detained.”