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Caruso was arrested exactly one year after he was appointed to the role by Gov. Ron DeSantis (R). He was charged with kidnapping, lewd or lascivious molestation, lewd or lascivious exhibition, luring or enticing a child, and child abuse causing mental injury.

The Herald previously reported the victim was under age 5 when the abuse took place. "In the incidents that led to his arrest, Caruso allegedly exposed himself to the child while they were playing soccer," the outlet reported. "He managed to get alone with the child and touched the boy's penis, the FDLE arrest affidavit says. Caruso played tickle monster,' and touched the child's buttocks and genitals later that day, the affidavit alleges."