Marion County

Marion County detectives seek additional information regarding the victims of Antoine Scarpa

Antoine Marcel Scarpa Marion County detectives seek additional information regarding the victims of Antoine Scarpa

MARION COUNTY, Fla. — Antoine Marcel Scarpa was recently arrested in Marion County for two counts of sexual assault and one count of providing hallucinogens to a person under 18 years old.

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A Facebook group was created by the victims revealing the extent of Scarpa’s reach, where several women shared that they, too, had been victimized by Scarpa when they were under the age of 18.

Major crimes detective Hartigan uncovered the group.

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According to the victims, Scarpa would send underage girls messages on social media sites, sometimes using the name Tony Montana, to provide them with drugs and sexually assault them.

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Concern arises for other victims of Scarpa who have not come out yet.

If you or someone you know has been victimized by Scarpa, please contact detective Hartigan at 352-369-6841.

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Angel Green, WFTV.com

Angel Green is a Content Creator for WFTV.com.

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