Photos for Headline Surfer / Sanford Investigators arrest Daytona Beach resident Harris Michael Carvel (DOB, Jan. 1, 2000), on Wednesday as shown in his jail mugshot for allegedly traveling to meet two pre-teen girls for the purpose of engaging in sexual intercourse after soliciting them through the internet.
SANFORD, Fla. -- Sanford police Investigators were notified through the Violent Crimes Against Children Task Force that a possible suspect, later identified as 19-year-old Harris M. Carvel, expressed interest in traveling to Sanford from Daytona Beach for the sole purpose of engaging in sexual intercourse with with two girls, ages 9 and 11, Sanford cops said in announcing his arrest on Wednesday.
Here is a synopsis of what allegedly occurred as described by Sanford Police PIO Bianca Gillett in an email media alert with Headline Surfer: An FBI Agent communicating as the children’s father, was contacted by Carvel of Daytona Beach, who was responding to an online classified ad. Carvel expressed his desire to have sex with the two children and arranged to meet the FBI Agent in order to follow him to a residence to engage in the sexual acts, Sanford cops said, adding Carvel was arrested without incident Wednesday as he arrived at a predetermined location in the City of Sanford.
Sanford PD's top cop didn't mince words in describing the alleged activity by Carvel.
“The details of the case and the intent of Harris Carvel are nothing short of disgusting," Sanford Police Chief Cecil Smith said. "I commend the undercover FBI agent, and our investigator, William Erwin, in their efforts to protect our children, while having to continually be exposed to the sickness of individuals such as Carvel. Intended acts such as these, against our most innocent of victims, will always be a shock to my senses.”
Sanford PD's top cop didn't mince words in describing the alleged activity by Carvel.
“The details of the case and the intent of Harris Carvel are nothing short of disgusting," Sanford Police Chief Cecil Smith said. "I commend the undercover FBI agent, and our investigator, William Erwin, in their efforts to protect our children, while having to continually be exposed to the sickness of individuals such as Carvel. Intended acts such as these, against our most innocent of victims, will always be a shock to my senses.”
Carvel was charged with one count of obscene communication - traveling to meet after use of a computer to lure a child. He was transported to the John E. Polk Correctional Facility where he was being held without bail, pending a fist appearance.