Disney workers among 17 arrested in Polk underage sex sting

A 26-year-old lifeguard at Disney World’s Animal Kingdom Lodge was arrested in his work attire after went to meet what he thought was a 13-year-old girl for sex in Polk County, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Kenneth Javier Aquino, of Orlando, was one of 17 people arrested in a sex sting dubbed “Operation Child Protector” involving detectives from the Auburndale Police Department, Orlando Police Department, Winter Haven Police Department and Orange County Sheriff’s Office. The detectives posed as 13- and 14-year-olds on social media platforms, mobile apps and online dating sites during the operation from July 27 to Aug. 1.-- More...