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Escambia, Alabama, Man Charged With Trying To Meet Child For Sex. Deputies Were Waiting Instead.
August 18, 2021
An Escambia County, Alabama, man thought he was going to meet a 16-year old for sex, but he was meet by law enforcement.
Blake Thomas Martin, 45, was charged with electronic solicitation of a child, traveling to meet a child for an unlawful sex act, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana second degree and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Escambia County (AL) Sheriff Heath Jackson said investigators assigned to the Internet Crimes Against Children Task force received text messages that were meant for an underage child, leading to the undercover operation.
Martin “sent messages asking for sex and even stated that he knew it was illegal to have sex with someone under 16 years old,” said Jackson. “Investigators, posing as the child, agreed to Martins’ request for sex. Martin came to the agreed location and was arrested by investigators immediately.”
A search of Martin’s pockets found three condoms, a breath mint, one Viagra, one oxycodone pill and marijuana, according to the sheriff’s office. A subsequent search warrant executed at Martin’s residence on Keego Road resulted in the seizure of methamphetamine and electronic devices.
Martin remained in the Escambia County (AL) Detention Center with bond set at a half million dollars.
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8 Responses to “Escambia, Alabama, Man Charged With Trying To Meet Child For Sex. Deputies Were Waiting Instead.”
Here we go again! An old man wanting to have sex with a child. DISGUSTING
This guy is disgusting. He is what’s wrong with the world nowadays. He deserves to go exactly to place he’s about to go… PRISON!
@Nikki: I know your husband can’t stand your way of thinking. People can genuinely change. Just not people like him. If you think everyone doesn’t change from mistakes they’ve made, that tells me a lot about your character. You’re probably a very shady person.
A “breath mint”? Pretty thoughtful for a pervy moron.
Must have missed the show with Chris Hanson..To Catch A Predator.
Fantastic work by the Task Force getting this garage off the streets. Just wish our justice system could send this special person away for life.
Sad thing is he will be out in a few years. Back on his prowl and who knows probably get away with alot more than he did this time. People don’t change they just get better at hiding stuff.
Makes me wonder how many times this person has been successful. Sad that there are young girls willing to meet a person like this. They are so naive, innocent, and willing to listen to anyone willing to agree with them and tell them they are pretty. Then along comes a scumbag that is more than willing to exploit them for their own personal satisfaction. Only thing worse than this is a family member that takes advantage of the innocent. Glad he is off the street! Good job to the task force.
My suggestion to all parents, love your children and tell them, hug them often and let them know they are loved, and appreciated. Hug them even when they are mad at you. My girls used to hate that, but I wanted them to know even when things weren’t peachy around the house they were loved. Brag on them in front of people let them know when they have done a good job. Often times, as parents, we are so consumed with creating the perfect person we fail to recognize their accomplishments. We often think of ourselves as their guardian, well along with that we are their protectors. Making them feel, loved, safe, and appreciated will protect them from those wanting to prey on their naivete and innocence.
Awesome work!! Thank you to the Escambia police officers who got him before he got a child!!
From the contents in his pockets, there is no doubt he had full intent. This scumbag won’t need all that in prison. Good job Deputies! These kind of people belong down under, and I’m not referring to Australia.