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Orlando police arrested Bryan Gavini, a 40 year old man from Killingly, Conn., during an online sting in which Gavini allegedly performed and solicited lewd acts from an Orange County investigator posing as a 14 year old girl.  Gavini, who was arrested at the Peabody Orlando Hotel where he was staying, told investigators he worked for Liberty Mutual Insurance and was in town for a hurricane conference.  Gavini posted $5900 bond and was released from Orange County Jail on Friday.

When chatting with the investigator, whom Gavin thought was a teen girl, the "suspect solicited the detective for various sexual acts."  The investigator with the Orange County Sheriff's Office Sexual Offender Squad entered a chat room posing as a 14 year old girl on Thursday and was quickly contacted by Gavini.

According to a news release from the Orange County Sheriff's Office, Gavini disrobed and committed a lewd act while chatting with what he believed was a 14 year old girl.  The investigator's affidavit also indicated that during the chat, "The male stated his name was Bryan Gavini, and even showed his convention name tag with that name printed on it to the webcam."

It is also alleged that Gavin offered to pay for a cab to bring the person he thought was a 14-year-old girl to the hotel.  Once investigators arrived at the hotel, they texted Gavini to let him know that the "girl" had arrived.  Gavini responded and indicated he was in his hotel room.

When they got to the door of his room, an officer identified himself and asked for permission to enter the room.  "I asked Mr. Gavini if this was the computer he used to chat with (the girl) on and he stated yes," the report said.  "I then asked if he would show me his Yahoo Account and he stated yes."  Gavin booted up the computer but the chat session had not been saved.  The officer also asked to search the computer, but Gavin said he could not give permission because it was a company computer.  Gavini is charged with one count of solicitation of a minor via the internet and three counts of transmitting harmful material to a minor.

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A sex offender on probation was arrested and charged with robbery, grand theft, and violation of state probation.

After walking up to the counter and presenting a teller with a note demanding money, the teller handed over an undisclosed amount of cash where the suspect then left the building.  A weapon was not displayed and there were no injuries reported.

A description of the suspect was released by the Sheriff's Office, where soon after the suspect had been recognized by a Florida state probation officer.  The suspect was under the supervision of the states probation office as a registered sex offender.

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement maintains a database which contains the names and other information of sexual predators and offenders which is part of the offender's probation requirements.  Sex Offender Probation is designed to enhance the protection of the community and to require counseling for the offender. 

The law provides that those who were previously convicted of violent offenses be immediately returned to prison if they violate their probation, unless a judge rules otherwise.

If you have been charged with a new crime and have been accused of a probations violation, the skilled attorneys at Musca Law will work hard to set the record straight.  Attorneys at Musca Law will diligently investigate the charges against you, aggressively present your case in court and utilize every tool available to protect your rights.  Act now to safeguard your rights by contacting Musca Law.