A 62-year-old Deltona man, James "Jamie" Grover, is facing allegations of using his charity, the Special Needs Advocacy Program (SNAP), to commit sexual abuse against minors. Grover, the founder of SNAP, which services families in the Central Florida area, was arrested following an FBI search of his Deltona home and workplace at Seminole Town Center Mall in Sanford. According to FOX 35 Orlando, Grover was charged with sexually abusing minors.
The FBI's Tampa Field Office released a statement asserting that they believe, as per FOX 35 Orlando report, " Grover targeted young boys between the timeframe of 2010 to the present while working at SNAP and while serving as Group Director of Autism on the Seas, an international organization that developed cruise vacations for adults and families living with special needs." Grover's arrest has sparked a broader investigation as officials are concerned that there may be additional victims yet to come forward. People with potential information about the case or those who believe they may have been victimized are encouraged to visit www.fbi.gov/snapvictims, where identities will be maintained in confidence.
As reported by WFTV, the disturbing nature of the allegations has cast a shadow over SNAP, an organization meant to advocate for children with disabilities. The FBI highlighted Grover's access to minors as a critical element in their ongoing investigation. The inquiry is not limited to Grover's activities in Florida since his involvement with Autism on the Seas suggests that such acts could have an international dimension.
The community and the families involved are awaiting further developments as the FBI continues to seek out possible witnesses and victims.
