Traveling to Meet a Minor 05/10/2023

The Port Orange Police Department, as part of the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, took part in "Operation Spring Fling" in conjunction with St. John's County Sheriff's Office and other state and federal law enforcement agencies.
As a result of the operation, Alberto Garza (41) of San Juan, Texas, was arrested by the Port Orange Police Department after he traveled to the area believing he was coming to meet a 14-year-old female.
Alberto Garza was arrested and booked into the Volusia County Branch Jail for Traveling to Seduce, Solicit, Lure, or Entice a Child, Attempted Lewd and Lascivious Molestation, Unlawful Use of a 2-Way Communication Device, and Distribution of Obscene Material to a Minor.
The Port Orange Police Department would encourage parents to help monitor your children's online activities, and and to visit operationlight... for information and resources to help protect children.