Ocala, FL man arrested in Hernando County, FL due to arranging a meeting to engage in sex with juvenile
Hernando County Sheriff's Office media release, June 5, 2024
On May 31, 2024, detectives from the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Section, Special Victims Unit, were alerted to an person who had made arrangements to travel to a location in Hernando County, Florida to meet with a person he believed to be a 14 year-old-boy, to engage in sexual activities with.
The detective, who was acting an undercover capacity, was engaged in messaging with the suspect, 49 year-old Bradley Williams, a former resident of Orlando, Florida currently residing in Ocala, Florida.
Williams had been engaged in sexually explicit conversations with the undercover detective for approximately six weeks prior to arranging to meet with the alleged boy to engage in the sexual acts they had discussed.
When questioned by detectives, Williams admitted to the conversations, which included the arrangements to meet for the purpose of engaging in sexual activity. At the time of his arrest Williams was in possession of condoms, lubrication, and a synthetic stimulant used to enhance the sexual experience.
He was placed under arrest, charged with traveling to meet a minor, and unlawful use of a two-way communication device. Williams has since bonded out of jail with no restrictions imposed by the out-of-county first appearance judge.
This investigation is ongoing.
If you have information on this case, please contact Hernando County Crime Stoppers. Call 1-866-990-TIPS (8477) or **TIPS (8477) from a cell phone. You may also submit your tip via the internet at www.hernandocountycrimestoppers.com. You will remain anonymous and also be eligible for a reward up to $5,000.