A 19-year-old Miami woman is facing serious felony counts after Homestead police say a forensic review of a seized phone uncovered short sexual videos of a 13-year-old that had been shared with others.
According to 7 News WSVN, the case began when detectives obtained a warrant to forensically examine a phone taken in an earlier child-abuse arrest. The arrest affidavit cited by the outlet describes two separate clips, each about 16 seconds long, allegedly showing the minor engaged in sexual activity. Investigators say one video was sent into a group chat, while the other was received from a family member. The victim later identified herself to authorities, and members of the Homestead Community Stabilization Team tracked down the suspect and arrested her without incident, according to the report.
Investigation Timeline
Investigators say the trail goes back to Nov. 19, 2025, when officers opened a child-abuse probe and seized the mobile device at the center of the case. Only after the forensic team combed through that phone did detectives uncover the videos and launch a new round of felony allegations tied to the digital material.
Legal Implications
Florida law treats sexual performance by a child and the distribution of child sexual-abuse material as major felonies. Under Florida Statutes §827.071, using or promoting a child in a sexual performance is a second-degree felony, and possessing such material with the intent to promote it is also a second-degree offense. Simple possession of child sexual-abuse material can be charged as a third-degree felony. Sending that material through electronic devices is banned under Florida Statutes §847.0137, which likewise carries felony penalties.
Why This Matters Locally
Local task forces and national watchdog groups say the flood of online child-exploitation tips has put mounting pressure on investigators and digital forensics teams. The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children’s CyberTipline logged millions of incidents in its 2024 data, and the South Florida ICAC network’s public updates highlight a steady stream of related arrests and investigations across the region.
What's Next
The suspect, publicly identified as Arianna Caraballo, is facing counts of sexual performance by a child and transmission of child pornography. Prosecutors will decide whether to formally file those charges and schedule court appearances. The Homestead Police Department provides public-records access and contact details on the city’s website for anyone with tips or questions related to the case.
