West Warwick Man Charged in Roblox Child Sex Case Jailed in Florida

Justin Adkins' bond set at over $1 million in Florida case involving exploitation of a minor through online games and apps

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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A West Warwick, Rhode Island man named Justin Adkins has been charged with sexually exploiting a child through the video game Roblox and the social media app Snapchat. Adkins was arrested in Rhode Island and extradited to Florida, where he was booked into the Clay County Jail with a bond set at $1,125,045.

Why it matters

This case highlights the growing problem of online predators targeting children through popular video games and social media platforms. It underscores the need for increased education, monitoring, and law enforcement efforts to protect minors from sexual exploitation facilitated through digital technologies.

The details

Investigators found that Adkins first interacted with the victim in 2024 on the game Fortnite, before moving their conversations to Snapchat. Adkins allegedly convinced the victim, who was a minor, that they were in a romantic relationship, and coerced the victim into creating and sending hundreds of pornographic pictures and videos. Adkins also sent the victim adult pornographic material and purchased gifts like a new iPhone to encourage the production of more child sexual abuse content.

  • Adkins' crimes were first reported to the Green Cove Springs, Florida police in January 2025.
  • Adkins was arrested in Rhode Island and held without bail at the Adult Correctional Institutions Intake Center pending extradition to Florida in February 2026.

The players

Justin Adkins

A 45-year-old man from West Warwick, Rhode Island who has been charged with sexually exploiting a child through the video game Roblox and the social media app Snapchat.

Green Cove Springs Police Department

The Florida law enforcement agency that began investigating Adkins' crimes after the victim reported them in January 2025.

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What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Justin Adkins out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the urgent need for parents, schools, and law enforcement to work together to educate children about online safety and the risks of predators on popular gaming and social media platforms. It also underscores the importance of robust monitoring and reporting systems to quickly identify and stop the exploitation of minors.