9/18/2022
RawNews1st – Hillsborough County deputies arrested three people, including a firefighter and cancer researcher, on human trafficking charges after a week-long investigation, according to a release.
Hillsborough County deputies arrested three people, including a firefighter and cancer researcher, on human trafficking charges after a week-long investigation, according to a release.
On Tuesday, deputies arrested Jay Saxe, 33, of Brandon when he allegedly showed up to a trailer to pay for sex with a 14-year-old-girl, according to the release. Investigators said Saxe was the owner of a Kona Ice in Lakeland at the time.
“I’m disgusted, concerned and even repulsed by the fact the individual arrested spends a lifetime around our children,” Chronister said.
Kona Ice issued the following statement saying Saxe lost his franchise and condemning his alleged actions.
All the suspects were arrested on charges for human trafficking for commercial sexual activity, use4 of computer services or device to solicit certain illegal acts, traveling to meet minor after using computer services/devices to solicit certain illegal acts, and unlawful use of two-way communications device.
We are deeply concerned by the charges that were brought against this individual. Upon learning of the matter, we immediately terminated his franchise agreement. As a result, he is no longer affiliated with or operating as Kona Ice. We have addressed this situation swiftly, treating it with the seriousness it deserves. Kona Ice equipment or business activities were in no way involved in these allegations.
Since its inception 15 years ago, Kona Ice has given back to schools and organizations in more than 1,400 communities nationwide. As a franchise organization, we remain stalwart in our mission to have a positive impact on the people and communities we serve.
Kona Ice Corporate
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