Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, October 6, 2026 — A 34-year-old man was arrested in Doral, Florida, in connection with allegations of exchanging sexually explicit messages with an individual he believed to be a minor. The arrest occurred after law enforcement officials were alerted to the situation.

According to preliminary reports, the man allegedly engaged in direct communication, exchanging messages of a sexually explicit nature. The individual on the other end of these communications was reportedly believed by the suspect to be a 15-year-old boy.

Following the exchange of messages, the suspect is alleged to have arranged a meeting with the individual. The planned meeting location was identified as a local restaurant within Doral.

The suspect’s name has not been released at this time. The specific charges filed against him were not immediately available. Furthermore, the name of the local restaurant where the meeting was to take place has not been disclosed.

Authorities have stated that the investigation is ongoing. Further details regarding the timeline of events leading to the arrest and the full extent of the alleged communications are expected to be released as the case progresses through the legal system.


Story summarized from the original created by Amanda Batchelor on www.local10.com, see more information here.

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