DAVIE, FLA. (WSVN) - Police in Davie have arrested an HIV-positive man accused of having sex with a teenage girl.
According to police, 55-year-old William Charles Bell had sex with a 14-year-old girl.
Bell is HIV-positive and admitted to having unprotected sex with the victim.
Officials said the sexual acts took place between August and October.
Police also said they found a number of child porn images, including photos of him having sex with children.
“This is Mr. Bell. This animal victimized a 14-year-old girl,” Davie Police Sgt. Mark Leone said as he showed a photo of the suspect.
Bell has been charged with lewd and lascivious conduct with a minor, allowing a child to engage in sexual acts and showing pornography to a minor.
“We were able to get this information from this young girl who told her mother what was going on,” Leone said. “Thankfully, they contacted police immediately so that we can investigate it.”
A Broward judge gave Bell a $350,000 bond at a hearing on Thursday afternoon, after prosecutors argued he was a danger to the community.
According to an arrest report, Bell said on the phone, “It just happened. I don’t know why,” and asked the teenager, “Do you want me to go to jail!?”
Police are concerned there may be more victims who have not yet come forward.
“Take a look at this individual. If you know this man, or if your kids recognize this man, please speak to them,” Leone said. “If there has been any inappropriate actions done by this man, please contact the Davie Police Department.”
If you wish to contact police and remain anonymous, call Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS.
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