Crime & Safety

St. Pete Man Charged With Sexually Abusing Sisters, Age 18, 11

A St. Petersburg man was arrested Thursday, Sept. 20, after being accused of forcing two sisters, ages 18 and 11, to have sex.

ST. PETERSBURG, FL -- A St. Petersburg man was arrested Thursday, Sept. 20, after being accused of forcing two sisters, ages 18 and 11, to have sex.

According to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, Andrae Prince, 33, forced the two sisters to engage in sexual activity with him on multiple occasions including as recently as Sept. 9.

Detectives said the alleged abuse came to light this week when the 11-year-old told an adult at her school. Prince had custodial care of the two girls.

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Prince is charged with two counts of sexual battery. He has denied the charges.

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