GREEN COVE SPRINGS, Fla. — The Green Cove Springs Police Department arrested a 21-year-old man accused of having sex with a 14-year-old, following a months-long investigation.
In the summer of 2020, someone notified police that 21-year-old Alexander Santiago was having sex with the victim, according to the Green Cove Springs Police Department.
Santiago and the victim met on social media, police said. During their investigation, detectives learned Santiago would stay up late and sneak into the victim's bedroom. Once inside, he would force the victim to have sex with him, according to police.
On April 8, police arrested Santiago. He is charged with sexual battery of a minor and lewd and lascivious battery of a minor. His bond was set at $125,000.