West Warwick Man Accused of Sexually Exploiting Child Through Roblox, Snapchat

The 29-year-old man allegedly convinced the child they were in a "romantic relationship" and coerced them into creating and sending pornographic content.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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A 29-year-old man from West Warwick, Rhode Island has been charged in Florida with sexually exploiting a child through the online game Roblox and the social media app Snapchat. Authorities say the man, Justin Adkins, first interacted with the victim on the game Fortnite in 2024 before moving their conversations to Snapchat, where he allegedly convinced the child they were in a romantic relationship and coerced them into creating and sending hundreds of pornographic pictures and videos.

Why it matters

This case highlights the growing threat of online child predators who use popular gaming and social media platforms to target and exploit minors. It underscores the importance of parental supervision and education around the risks children face when using these digital tools.

The details

According to the Florida Attorney General's Office, Adkins manipulated the victim by purchasing them gifts, including a new iPhone, in an effort to get them to produce higher-quality child sexual abuse material. He also sent the victim in-game currencies like V-bucks and Robux. Adkins already faced charges of child molestation in Rhode Island prior to this latest incident.

  • The investigation into Adkins began in January 2025 after the child informed the Green Cove Springs, Florida Police Department of his crimes.
  • Adkins first interacted with the victim on the game Fortnite in 2024.

The players

Justin Adkins

A 29-year-old man from West Warwick, Rhode Island who has been charged in Florida with sexually exploiting a child through the online game Roblox and the social media app Snapchat.

James Uthmeier

The Florida Attorney General who warned that "we are seeing online, because yet again, we caught a child predator using Snapchat and Roblox to groom and exploit a child."

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What they’re saying

“Parents need to wake up to the disturbing reality that we are seeing online, because yet again, we caught a child predator using Snapchat and Roblox to groom and exploit a child.”

— James Uthmeier, Florida Attorney General (Patch.com)

What’s next

Adkins is currently being held without bail at the Rhode Island Adult Correctional Institutions Intake Center pending his extradition to Florida to face charges of using a child in a sexual performance, transmission of material harmful to a minor by electronic device, and unlawful possession of materials depicting a sexual performance by a child.

The takeaway

This case serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need for parents and guardians to closely monitor their children's online activities and educate them about the dangers of interacting with strangers on gaming and social media platforms. It underscores the critical importance of reporting any suspected instances of child exploitation to the proper authorities.