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.
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.