Deputies in Osceola County say a teenage girl from Iowa who was reported missing has been found in Kissimmee with a man from Tennessee.
The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office said on Sunday deputies were called to the Royal Celebration Inn located at 4944 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway in Kissimmee in reference to a missing juvenile from Iowa.
When deputies arrived they said they received information that the missing teen may be at the hotel with an adult male.
Deputies said they made contact with Eric Sinks, 37, who was with a 16-year-old juvenile.
Investigators say Sinks cooperated with them and a search of his room revealed he had methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.
The Sheriff’s Office said Sinks told deputies he met the teen on a dating website, but she indicated she was 20 years old. Investigators said Sinks told them he and the teen drove to Florida from Tennessee in late December and have been staying at the hotel and having consensual sex.
Investigators said based on his statements and the evidence, Sinks was arrested and charged with sexual battery, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia and booked into the Osceola County Jail.
Deputies said the teen was placed into the custody of the Department of Children and Families.