Seminole Woman Accused Of Sexual Battery Of 6-Year-Old Girl

SEMINOLE, FL — Pinellas County Sheriff's detectives arrested a 19-year-old Seminole woman Monday after she was accused of sexual battery on a 6-year-old girl.

Multiple batteries are alleged to have occurred between August and September at a home in Pinellas County.

Detectives began their investigation Oct. 4 after the Florida Department of Children and Families received a report of sexual abuse involving a 6-year-old. Detectives said Erica Michelle Charles of Indian Key Trail was babysitting the 6-year-old at the girl's home when she showed the girl pornographic videos on her cell phone and told the girl to perform a sex act on Charles.

Detectives said Charles also removed the girl's clothing and sexually battered her on several occasions. When interviewed, Charles admitted to the charges, according to detectives. She was charged with three counts of sexual battery on a child under 12 years old, one count of lewd and lascivious molestation and one count of prohibition of certain acts in connection with obscenity.

Detectives say there may be more victims and are requesting anyone with information on other assaults to come forward. Contact the Crimes Against Children Unit at (727) 582-6200.