Man offered vaping devices to minors for sex acts and to smell their feet, deputies say [View all]

Pinellas sheriff’s detectives have arrested a Tarpon Springs man who they say coaxed minors into committing sexual acts by offering them vaping devices and marijuana.

Brandon Michael White, 22, is facing 11 charges, including lewd and lascivious molestation, battery and conduct; and unlawful use of a communications device, Pinellas sheriff’s officials reported Thursday.

Officials said the victims are under age 16.

Sheriff’s officials said the crimes are believed to have begun in April. Detectives learned White had been contacting minors through Snapchat and Instagram.

“White asked to smell and touch the victims’ feet in exchange for nicotine and marijuana products,” the Sheriff’s Office said in a news release. “Detectives say White also received various sexual acts from the victims.” ..................(more)

https://www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2022/02/17/pinellas-man-offered-vaping-devices-to-minors-for-sex-acts-and-to-smell-their-feet-deputies-say/