Hernando County, FL – A multi-year child sexual battery investigation by the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in a guilty plea and lengthy prison sentence for a man accused of abusing a child while relocating to Florida.
According to the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office, Aaron Lairson, born December 28, 1971, pleaded guilty Friday to one count of sexual battery on a child under 12 by a person older than 18 and in a position of familial or custodial authority.
Investigators said the case began January 4, 2023, when deputies received information alleging Lairson had sexually battered a child on more than one occasion while traveling from Indiana to Florida. Detectives conducted an extensive investigation, which ultimately led to the issuance of an arrest warrant on March 4, 2024, authorities said.
Lairson was arrested in Indiana on March 19, 2024, and later extradited to Florida. He was transported to the Hernando County Detention Center, where he was held without bond, according to the sheriff’s office.
As part of the plea agreement, Lairson will serve 78 months in the Florida Department of Corrections, followed by 42 months of Sexual Predator Probation. Authorities also confirmed he will be required to register as a sexual predator for the remainder of his life.
The original charges included multiple counts of sexual battery on a child under 12 by a person in a position of authority. Prosecutors proceeded with the plea resolution following the investigation’s conclusion.
The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office encouraged anyone with information related to similar crimes to contact Hernando County Crime Stoppers, noting tips can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.
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