Florida police arrest 15 in child exploitation and sex crimes investigation — Here are their full names

MONROE COUNTY, Fla. — October 25, 2026. A major undercover law enforcement operation in the Florida Keys has resulted in the arrest of 15 people on charges involving online child exploitation, prostitution and other alleged illegal sexual activities.

The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the operation took place in the Lower Florida Keys and involved cooperation among local, state and federal law enforcement agencies.

Two men face serious felony charges involving the alleged online solicitation of minors and traveling to meet a minor for sexual activity. The remaining 13 individuals face prostitution-related charges, with two also accused of practicing health care without a license.

Authorities have publicly released the names and ages of all 15 people arrested.

Two Men Accused of Online Child Solicitation

Timothy William Turso, 47, of Key West, faces charges of using a computer to solicit or lure a child, traveling to meet a minor for sexual activity and using a two-way communications device to facilitate a felony. He also faces charges involving cocaine possession and drug paraphernalia.

DeWayne Steven Smith, 41, of Copeland, faces charges of using a computer to solicit or lure a child, traveling to meet a minor for sexual activity and using a two-way communications device to facilitate a felony.

These are the two suspects specifically charged with offenses involving minors in the announced operation.

Authorities have not disclosed all details of the undercover communications or whether actual children were directly involved.

Eight People Accused of Offering Prostitution

According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, the following eight individuals were arrested on charges of offering to commit prostitution:

1. Deshoneta Cobina Ward, 29, of Fort Lauderdale.
2. Daisy Dee Bock, 62, of Key West.
3. Lauren Elaine Perlmutter, 65, of Summerland Key.
4. Yadaimy Chiviano, 37, of Miami.
5. Maibelin Marti Aguila, 35, of Miami.
6. Davianni Grean Jerez, 34, of Miami.
7. Rismary Rivera Fuente, 42, of Stock Island.
8. Geibys Ruiz, 40, of Miami.

Bock and Perlmutter also face additional charges of practicing as unlicensed health care professionals.

Five More Arrested for Soliciting Prostitution

Five other individuals were arrested on charges of soliciting prostitution:

1. Jan Petko, 45, of Key West.
2. John Ray Jackson III, 36, of Sugarloaf Key.
3. Nelson Steven Cary Jr., 36, of Key West.
4. Thomas Gerard Russomano, 62, of West Caldwell, New Jersey.
5. James Jesse Seemiller, 22, of Key West.

These arrests were part of the same multiagency investigation, but officials have not announced child-exploitation charges against these five individuals.

Federal Agencies Joined the Investigation

The operation was coordinated by detectives from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Unit.

Participating organizations included the Anti-Predator Project, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Florida Department of Corrections Probation and Parole Services, Homeland Security Investigations, the FBI, the U.S. Coast Guard Investigative Service and the Naval Criminal Investigative Service.

The investigation focused on suspected human trafficking, online exploitation of children and other illegal sexual activities.

The participation of multiple agencies highlights the coordinated approach authorities are taking to investigate these offenses.

What Happens Next?

All 15 individuals face criminal allegations arising from the investigation. Their cases will proceed through the criminal justice system, where prosecutors must establish the charges against them.

An arrest does not constitute a conviction, and all defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

Authorities have not announced additional arrests or provided a complete account of the evidence collected during the operation.

The investigation underscores the continuing efforts of law enforcement agencies to identify suspected online predators and investigate illegal sexual activities throughout Florida.

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