Alachua Police arrest 2 for crimes against children

ALACHUA, Fla. (WCJB) - Alachua Police Department arrested two people following investigations into inappropriate and unlawful conduct with children.

Chiarel Davis, 38, of Chiefland, Florida, was arrested and charged with multiple offenses, including sexual assault by an adult on a teenage victim, traveling to meet a minor, interfering with the custody of a minor, contributing to delinquency of a minor.

Officers say Davis engaged in sexual activity with a minor, providing them with marijuana, while also sending them explicit messages and images. She also met with the teenager without parental consent.

Nicholas Scott, 35, of Gainesville, faces charges including, use of a communication device to facilitate a felony, distribution of obscene material to a minor.

Officers say Scott sent explicit images to a minor child.

The investigating began after a report from a concerned parent. Both suspects are known to the victims and were family friends.

“This case is a reminder of the need for vigilance in protecting our youth,” said Chief Jesse Sandusky. “We commend the victims for their bravery in coming forward and thank our detectives for their diligence and professionalism.”

Anyone with additional information, or who may be a victim, is urged to contact Detective Jacob Eady at (386) 588-3328 or by email at jeady@alachuapd.org.

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