Arrest in St Petersburg Over Child Abuse | Tampa News

A 26-year-old man, Michael Phillips, has been arrested in St. Petersburg on serious charges of sexual battery against a child under 12 — a crime that’s especially chilling because the victim’s family knew him. Charged by Pasco County authorities, Phillips was denied bail and ordered to stay away from all minors, the victim’s home, and school as the legal system moves swiftly to protect the child and ensure justice. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/153c5221736df279