Camp counselor arrested for assaulting 9-year-old: HCSO
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A camp counselor is behind bars after being accused of assaulting a 9-year-old child when he was 16, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
Angelo Lombay, 18, inappropriately touched and attempted to sexually batter the child between June and August of 2022 at the Code Ninjas camp, located at 11909 Sheldon Road.
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Officials said this camp is now closed.
Lombay was arrested on Friday and admitted to the sexual acts. He is charged with sexual battery under familial or custodial authority with a victim under 12 while he was under 18 years old, and two counts of lewd or lascivious molestation forcing or enticing a victim under 12 while he was under 18 years old.
“As a father, I am horrified and cannot imagine the anguish this family must be enduring after discovering such vile behavior inflicted upon their young child,” Sheriff Chad Chronister said. “Our detectives are diligently working to ensure the safety of all children in our community and will continue in their commitment to stand against those who prey on our most vulnerable.”
Anyone who believes this could be a victim of Lombay is asked to call the sheriff’s office at 813-247-8200.
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