A 45-year-old man has been arrested for posing as a girl on gaming platforms and blackmailing a teen boy into sending him videos performing sexual acts on his dog and drinking his own urine.
The North Port Police Department (NPPD), based in Sarasota County in the US state of Florida, said in a statement on 26th January: “This week, the North Port Police Department arrested local resident Shane Patrick Penczak (45) on seven felony charges involving crimes against children.
According to the arrest affidavit, Penczak posed as a young female named ‘xboxdiamondgirl’ on gaming platforms, adding: “[The 13-year-old victim] stated that xboxdiamondgirl directed him to urinate into a cup and drink it.
“[The victim] stated that xboxdiamondgirl would direct him to defecate and lick his own feces while livestreaming on the application. [The victim] stated that xboxdiamondgirl would direct him to engage in sexual acts with his dog.
“[The victim] stated that xboxdiamondgirl instructed him to insert toothbrushes, lollipops, and pens in his butt while live streaming on video chat.”
The NPPD said: “The charges include Lewd and Lascivious battery on a child, allowing a child to engage in sexual activity, directly promoting a child to engage in sexual performance, viewing a child in the performance of sexual performance, using a computer to lure and seduce a child, and others.
“The details of this case are heinous. Our victim in this case resided out of state. Mr. Penczak portrayed himself as a young female on gaming platforms, enticing his victim to perform sexual acts and then blackmailing him into performing more egregious acts.
“Our dedicated detectives, including our digital forensic team, have worked for months to make sure evidence was properly collected and Mr. Penczak is placed behind bars.”
NPPD chief Todd Garrison said: “We take all crimes seriously in the City of North Port but especially those involving Children. Those who commit these types of crimes prey on those who cannot fully protect themselves. We will work night and day to protect our kids and hold those accountable who are looking to hurt them.”
The NPPD is also working closely with Homeland Security Investigations, as there are believed to be other victims.
HSI agent Jennifer Silliman said: “This arrest, led by North Port Police with support from HSI in Sarasota and Cherry Hill, New Jersey and the Camden County New Jersey Prosecutor’s Office, has made our local communities safer for everyone.
“HSI will continue to investigate this case, working to identify victims of this child predator and ensure they get the needed support.”
The suspect is currently being held at Sarasota County Jail without bond.
The police added: “Please remain vigilant in working to protect your children by knowing who they’re interacting with online. These types of folks are lurking.”
