- September 19, 2024
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An Orlando homeless man was taken into Flagler County custody on Sept. 19 after he was caught messaging a 14-year-old for sex in July by Flagler County Sheriff’s Office detectives.
The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office detectives, ran an undercover, online operation in July that targeted suspects seeking to meet minors for sex. A detective posing as a 14-year-old girl began texting with the suspect, 50-year-old Alfred Joseph Distasio.
Distasio offered the detective, who he thought was a 14-year-old, up to $700 for “an overnight” with her, according to Distasio’s arrest report. He agreed to pick her up from the Palm Coast theater.
The conversation happened in July and on Aug. 26, FCSO detectives went to Orlando and interviewed Distasio, the report said. He admitted to texting what he thought was a 14-year-old.
Distasio has been charged with using a computer to seduce and lure a child and unlawful use of a communication device. He was originally detained at an Orange County Detention facility and then transferred into Flagler County’s custody.
He is being held on an $80,000 bond.
