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Man flees after discovery in park bathroom with teen girl, Volusia sheriff says

Carlos Rodriguez, 43, faces charge of sexual battery

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – A Deltona man was arrested this week on accusations that he sexually battered a 16-year-old girl, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.

In a release, deputies identified the man as 43-year-old Carlos Rodriguez, Jr.

“There were multiple offenses reported, including one where Rodriguez fled from the victim’s family after he was discovered with her in a park bathroom,” the release reads.

Jail records show that Rodriguez was booked on Friday, and he now faces charges of sexual battery of a teen victim, lewd/lascivious battery involving sexual acts of a teen victim, and traveling to meet after using a computer to lure a child. He is held on no bond.

Booking photo for Carlos Juan Rodriguez, 43 (Volusia County Jail)

Meanwhile, detectives said they are still actively investigating the crime.

Anyone with similar information about Rodriguez is urged to contact the sheriff’s office at ANPatel@volusiasheriff.gov.


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