Release posted on 07-31-21 at 2:39 p.m.
On July 30, 2021 SPPD arrested Jason Wienrich (DOB 06/29/1990) and Alicia Stevens (DOB 01/12/1995) after receiving tips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
Wienrich allowed SPPD forensic detectives to search his electronic devices and they found images and videos of child sex abuse victims and Stevens, including a video of him performing a sex act on a child.
The children involved in this case have been identified and are safe.
Thus far, Wienrich is facing two charges of Sexual Battery (involving children less than 12), Possession of Child Pornography, Unlawful Use of Two-way Communication Device, and Promote Sex Performance of a Child charges. Stevens faces Lewd & Lascivious Molestation, Use Child to Engage in Sex and Lewd & Lascivious Exhibition charges.
The investigation into this case is ongoing. Please find attached the booking photos for both Wienrich and Stevens.
Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to call our non-emergency line at 727-883-7780.
Additional affidavits will be released via media alert on Monday.
Jason Wienrich
Alicia Stevens
St. Petersburg Police Media Relations - (727) 893-7550
YOLANDA FERNANDEZ - Public Information Officer