LARGO, FL. — Pinellas detectives have arrested a Largo man after he had inappropriate sexual activity with a 12-year-old girl.
According to detectives, the victim was in the care of the suspect, identified as 19-year-old Anthony K. Wilson when he engaged her in inappropriate sexual activity at a residence in Pinellas County.
On March 12, 2018 the 13 year-old victim was admitted to a local hospital after she complained of stomach pain. She was diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease. Hospital staff reported the findings to the Florida Abuse Hotline. Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Child Protection investigators responded to the victim’s residence. The victim told investigators she was sexually battered by Wilson in the summer of 2017. Pinellas detectives took over the investigation.
Through various investigative techniques, detectives were able determine the incident did in fact take place.
Detectives interviewed Wilson at the Sheriff’s Administration Building located at 10750 Ulmerton Road in Largo. Wilson admitted to having sexual intercourse with the victim one time and blamed the then 12-year-old victim for coming on to him.
Wilson was arrested at about 12:30 p.m. on Monday, May 21, 2018, and was transported to the Pinellas County Jail without further incident.
Wilson was charged with one count of Sexual Battery.
The investigation continues.
