Event Brief
Sarasota man accused of sex with teen met on Snapchat
Filed: May 27, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
Summary: SPD says a 23-year-old met a 15-year-old on Snapchat and had a sexual relationship after multiple gas-station pickups.
WHO: Carson Smith, 23; a 15-year-old victim
WHAT: Carson Smith is accused of having sex with a teenager he met on Snapchat.
WHEN: May 27, 2026 at 10:11 AM ET
WHERE: Sarasota County, Florida (Venice gas stations)
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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