Army Recruiter Accused Of Sexual Battery Faces New Charges

BRADENTON, FL — An Army recruiter arrested for sexual battery in Sarasota County faces additional charges in Bradenton, the Bradenton Police Department said in a news release.

Lloyd Duyan, 33, was arrested by the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office on Feb. 22 for the sexual battery of a 17-year-old girl he met while working at one of the county’s high schools, police said.

During the investigation, authorities said, the sheriff’s office learned about a second victim, a 15-year-old girl Duyan molested at his Bradenton home. Detectives obtained a search warrant for his home and found evidence, authorities said.

Duyan was arrested by Bradenton police Monday. He faces charges of lewd and lascivious molestation, police said.

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Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Detective Michael Page at 941-932-9314 or by email at BPDTips@BradentonPD.com.

Crime Stoppers is offering a cash award up to $3,000 for tips in the case. Contact Crime Stoppers by calling 866-634-TIPS (8477) or online at www.manateecrimestoppers.com.