Crime & Safety

Woman Had Sexual Relationship With Teenage Boy: Pinellas Sheriff

Investigators found text messages, nude photos and videos of a Dunedin woman and a 15-year-old boy on his cell phone, Pinellas sheriff said.

A Dunedin woman faces charges for having a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old boy, the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office said.
A Dunedin woman faces charges for having a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old boy, the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office said. (Shutterstock)

DUNEDIN, FL — A Dunedin woman faces charges for having a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old boy, according to a Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office news release.

Brianna Morris, 28, was charged with lewd and lascivious battery.

Detectives with the Crimes Against Children Unit began investigating Morris after they learned about inappropriate conduct between her and the victim.

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Text messages, nude photos and videos showing Morris and the boy in sexual acts were found on his cell phone, the sheriff’s office said.

Through interviews, they learned that the crimes took place at Morris’ Dunedin home between March and May.

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Morris admitted to knowing the victim but wouldn’t speak further about the investigation when interviewed by detectives Wednesday, PCSO said.

She was taken into custody and booked into Pinellas County Jail.

Anyone with information about the case or who believes they have been a victim is asked to contact Detective Kyle Lange by email at [email protected].


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