North Port man arrested on several child sex related charges
Francesco Abbruzzino, The Uncensored Report, LLC
NPPD
This week, the North Port Police Department arrested local resident Patrick Shane Penczak (45) on seven felony charges involving crimes against children. 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.
“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.” says North Port Police Chief Todd Garrison.
NPPD is also working with Homeland Security Investigations as there are likely other victims of Mr. Penczak out there. “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,” said HSI Tampa acting Assistant Special Agent in Charge Jennifer Silliman. “HSI will continue to investigate this case, working to identify victims of this child predator and ensure they get the needed support.”
Penczak is currently being held in the Sarasota County Jail on no bond.
Please remain vigilant in working to protect your children by knowing who they’re interacting with online. These types of folks are lurking.
| Arrest Date | Arrest Agency Incident Number | Booking Number |
|---|---|---|
| 01/25/2022 | 202100012881 | 202200000690 |
| PENCZAK, SHANE | NORTH PORT | FL |
LEWD LASCV BEHAVIOR: LEWD LASCV BATT PROMOTE SEX ACT VIC LT 16 PREV CONV
CRUELTY TOWARD CHILD: USE OR ALLOW CHILD TO ENGAGE IN SEX
CRUELTY TOWARD CHILD: DIRECT PROMOTE SEXUAL PERFORMANCE BY CHILD
OBSCENE MATERIAL-POSSESS: POSS CONTROL VIEW DEPICTION CHILD SEX CONDUCT
OBSCENE COMMUNICATION: USE COMPUTER TO SEDUCE SOLICIT LURE CHILD
CRUELTY TOWARD CHILD: TRANSMIT INFO HARMFUL TO MINORS
PUBLIC ORDER CRIMES: USE 2 WAY COMM DEVICE TO FACIL FELONY
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North Port Police Department |