On March 7, 2025, the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 24-year-old male, identified as Brayan Alexis Mendieta Lopez, on four counts of Lewd and Lascivious Battery (victim aged 12 to 16), in violation of FSS 800.04(4). The arrest followed an investigation into allegations that the suspect engaged in inappropriate sexual conduct with a 13-year-old victim.
Detectives learned that several illegal acts between the suspect and victim occurred multiple times at a residence in Kissimmee, Florida. The suspect is a Colombian national who originally entered the United States illegally and was placed on immigration parole status in 2022.
The suspect is currently being processed for both criminal charges and potential immigration violations. The Sheriff’s Office remains committed to the safety of our community, and we will work closely with federal immigration authorities as this case progresses.
On March 11, 2025, the State Attorney’s Office successfully argued that Mr. Mendieta Lopez should be held in pre-trial detention until the case resolution. Therefore, Mr. Mendieta Lopez is being held in the Osceola County Jail without bond.
The investigation remains active.
The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to serving our community and increasing public safety. Anyone with information related to this case or any other similar incidents, please contact the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office at (407) 348-2222
