Ormond Beach man arrested after sexually abusing 16-year-old girl, deputies say

ORMOND BEACH, Fla. — An Ormond Beach man was arrested Wednesday after he sexually abused a 16-year-old girl, the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office said.

Deputies said George Rowe, 51, is charged with sexual battery and transmission of material harmful to minors by electronic device.

On New Year’s Eve, sheriff’s detectives said the 16-year-old reported Rowe had sexually abused her for the past several months, deputies said.

Detectives said the 16-year-old provided specific details of the abuse. They confirmed the abuse through text and photo messages that were exchanged between Rowe and the girl.

The 16-year-old’s family told deputies she has a learning disability and may not have the same mental state as others her age, deputies said.

No other victims have been identified. The Sheriff’s Office said it is continuing to investigate if Rowe could have abused anyone else.

Anyone with information regarding this case or other potential victims is asked to contact the Child Exploitation Unit at 386-323-3574.

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