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LAKELAND, Fla. - A 25-year-old Lakeland man is accused of having sex with a minor multiple times at a Winter Haven home over Thanksgiving break.
According to the Polk County Sheriff's Office, Stephon Chad Fulse Jr. was taken into custody Monday at his home after an employee at the victim's school was notified that Fulse had sexual intercourse with the victim four separate times.
Courtesy: Polk County Sheriff's Office.
The victim and Fulse were staying at the same Winter Haven residence from Nov. 25–Dec. 1 and Dec. 6–8, according to investigators.
While on the phone with the victim's father, Fulse confirmed that he did have sexual intercourse with the victim, and further stated that he knew the victim was 14-years-old.
Both the victim and Fulse described the same residence to investigators where the incidents happened.
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PCSO says Fulse has been charged with four counts of Sexual Battery of a victim 12-to-17 years-of-age, which is a First-Degree Felony.
Winter Haven Police Chief Vance Monroe says he is glad the victim felt comfortable telling a trusted adult about these horrible acts.
"This absolutely sickens me to hear of the innocence robbed from this young child," said Monroe. "I am so glad this child trusted an adult to tell of these horrific acts and get this guy behind bars."
If you have any information regarding additional victims, please contact the Winter Haven Police Department at 863-401-2256.
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