Comedian Jon Reep was arrested in North Carolina on charges of sexual exploitation of a minor, following an investigation triggered by a cyber tip, with his court appearance scheduled soon.
A middle school teacher at Greco Middle School in Hillsborough County, Florida, has been arrested on charges of committing sexual offenses against a juvenile and possession of child pornography. James Goff, 56, was taken into custody and faces charges including promotion of a sexual performance by a child and lewd or lascivious battery. The alleged acts occurred between May and November, and a search warrant led to the discovery of multiple child pornography videos and images in Goff's possession. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities do not believe any students were victimized or that the crimes were committed on school property. The sheriff's office is urging anyone with information or who may have been affected to come forward.
A 22-year-old woman from Tampa, Alyssa Ann Zinger, has been arrested on charges of posing as a 14-year-old girl and engaging in a sexual relationship with a child. She is accused of sending explicit photos and videos to multiple children. Zinger has been charged with lewd and lascivious battery and lewd or lascivious molestation. She has pleaded not guilty to the charges. The investigation began earlier this year, and the police believe there may be more victims.