Jason Alan Hargrove, Child Sex Offense, Florida 2014

Tampa, Florida - Air Force Senior Airman Convicted of Child Sex Offense

A federal jury has found Air Force Senior Airman Jason Alan Hargrove (27, Brandon) guilty of attempted enticement of a child for sex.

According to testimony and evidence presented at trial, Hargrove posted an advertisement on a public website soliciting members of the public for sex. He attached a picture of his genitalia to the posting.

An undercover officer, posing as a 14-year-old female in the 9th grade, responded to Hargrove's posting, expressing interest. Upon learning the purported 'child's' age, Hargrove attempted to induce the 'child' to engage in sexual acts with him, and discussed various sex acts with the 'child.'

Additionally, Hargrove repeatedly requested to visit the 'child's' home when he believed her mother wasn't present. On October 27, 2013, Hargrove drove to what he believed to be the 'child's' home to engage in sexual acts with the 'child' and was arrested.

This case was investigated by the U.S. Air Force Office of Special Investigations. It is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Amanda C. Kaiser.

This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse.

Air Force Senior Airman Jason Alan Hargrove faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years, up to a maximum penalty of life in federal prison. His sentencing hearing is scheduled for June 23, 2014.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-mdfl/pr/air-force-senior-airman-convicted-child-sex-offense