Child sexual battery suspect arrested by police

Jacksonville Sheriff's Office booking photo of Floyd Rupp from 2007 arrest

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office on Friday arrested a man wanted on multiple counts of sexual battery on a child younger than 12.

Police said a warrant was issued Friday morning for 48-year-old Floyd Rupp, who they said was considered armed and dangerous. Within two hours of announcing Rupp was wanted, police say he turned himself in.

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Rupp is charged with nine counts of sexual assault or lewd and lascivious molestation. There was only one victim, police said.


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