UCF Board of Trustees Member and Sheriff’s Office Employee Freed After Sex Scam Arrest

Seminole County deputies arrested four people in local parks, including Harold Mills, a member of the University of Central Florida Board of Trustees.

Mills is accused of meeting with an undercover officer for inappropriate activities on Thursday.

Deputies also arrested a Seminole County Sheriff’s Office employee, Leroy Green.

The undercover operation took place at Sanlando Park in Altamonte Springs and Liberty Park in Lake Mary.

Read: Brandon man accused of traveling to Seminole County to have sex with minor

Deputies said complaints led them to locate at the park, and app users were drawn to the park.

The app is aimed at men who are trying to find themselves.

Undercover deputies said Jairo Areis, Leroy Green, Harold Mills and Eric Tuttle connected with them with the intention of committing a sexual act.

Read: Former Volusia County teacher who had sex with multiple students sentenced to 21 years

Reports showed that Green worked for the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office and was arrested wearing a Youth Services shirt.

Mills’ attorney, Mark Nejame, told Channel 9 he will address the matter in court.

Mills is also a member of the Board of Trustees of Rollins College, serves on the Board of Directors of the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, is chairman of the Board of Florida Blue and.

Channel 9 contacted organizations linked to Mills and some provided the following statements:

Florida Blue:

We are aware of the situation but cannot comment at this time.

Orlando Economic Partnership:

No comment on his arrest, but they are aware and he remains Vice President of the Council.

LIFT Orlando:

“Lift Orlando is aware of the serious allegations made against Harold Mills and we are immediately addressing them with our board. We will provide updates as more information becomes available to us.” – Eddy Moratin, president of Lift Orlando

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