Founder of Florida special needs program arrested for child sex abuse: FBI

Founder of Florida special needs program arrested for child sex abuse: FBI

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The founder of the Special Needs Advocacy Program (SNAP) in Central Florida was charged with sexually abusing children, according to the FBI Tampa Field Office.

James “Jamie” Grover, 62, was arrested by Special Agents on Thursday after they searched his Deltona home and his workplace, at the Seminole Town Center Mall in Sanford.

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The FBI believes Grover has been targeting young boys since 2010 while working at SNAP, and serving as Group Director of “Autism on the Seas.”

SNAP is a program that offers opportunities to the special needs community. “Autism on the Seas” is an international organization offering cruise actions for adults and families living with special needs, the FBI said.

Seminole County Sheriff’s Office
Seminole County Sheriff’s Office

The FBI believes Grover could have more victims. Anyone who believes they have been victimized, or has any information on this investigation is asked to fill out this form. Victims’ identities will remain confidential.

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