HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – A Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center Senior Supervisor has been arrested for soliciting sexual activity from a minor.
According to investigators, on June 15, 2023, Jonathan Hagen, 34, was arrested by the Clearwater Police Department (CPD) for his involvement in the luring of a child for sexual activity.
Using the app “Whisper,” Hagen made contact with whom he believed was a 14-year-old from Clearwater and indicated he was 30-35 years old. Hagen was actually communicating with an undercover detective from CPD.
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After exchanging multiple messages and photos, Hagen has been charged with:
- Four counts of Use of a Computer to Seduce Solicit Lure Child
- Three counts of Transmit Material Harmful to Minor
“I’m absolutely appalled by this man’s inexcusable behavior,” said Sheriff Chad Chronister. “This act goes against everything we stand for at the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. This individual’s disturbing actions do not represent the dedicated, hard-working, and upstanding employees here at HCSO. We remain committed to protecting the most vulnerable members of our community.””
Hagen has been employed by HCSO since 2014 and is on administrative leave without pay. During his tenure at HCSO, there have been no internal investigations against Hagen.
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