Authorities have arrested 40-year-old Roger Cooke of Hollywood, Florida, for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a young man under the age of 16. The Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) arrested Cooke on March 9th, 2023, on charges of Lewd & Lascivious Battery and Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor.
The Allegations
According to the arrest affidavit submitted by PBSO, Cooke allegedly engaged in sexual acts with a teenage boy in Boca Raton on four occasions. The boy originally met up with Cooke to purchase marijuana but ended up performing oral sex on him in the parking lot of a Dunkin Donuts in West Boca Raton. The incidents started in November 2021 and were reported to PBSO in May 2022.
Arrest and Charges
Cooke was arrested and charged with Lewd & Lascivious Battery and Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor after the teen reported the activity to PBSO. The allegations detailed in the affidavit are disturbing, and the charges against Cooke are serious.
Concluding Thoughts
Sexual exploitation and abuse of minors is a significant problem, and law enforcement agencies across the country are working hard to combat it. The arrest of Roger Cooke is a reminder that the community needs to remain vigilant in protecting children and young people from predators.