Camp Counselor Arrested For Attempted Sexual Battery Of A 9-Year-Old At Defunct ‘Code Ninjas’ In Tampa

Angelo Lombay (HCSO)

HILLSBOROUGH, Fla. \- The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has arrested a camp counselor after inappropriate sexual conduct against a nine-year-old.

Between June and August of 2022, at the Code Ninjas camp located at 11909 Sheldon Rd (which is now closed), camp counselor Angelo Lombay, 18, inappropriately touched and attempted to sexually batter a nine-year-old victim when Lombay was 16.

Through investigative means and a subsequent interview, Lombay admitted to the sexual acts.

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On May 17, 2024, deputies arrested Lombay without incident.

"As a father, I am horrified and cannot imagine the anguish this family must be enduring after discovering such vile behavior inflicted upon their young child,"said Sheriff Chad Chronister. "Our detectives are diligently working to ensure the safety of all children in our community and will continue in their commitment to stand against those who prey on our most vulnerable.”

Lombay was charged with:

  • Lewd or Lascivious Molestation Forcing or Enticing Defendant Under 18 Victim Less than 12 X2
  • Sexual Battery (Familial or Custodial Authority) (Victim Less Than 12; Defendant Less than 18)

If anyone believes they may have been a victim of Angelo Lombay; please call HCSO at 813-247-8200.

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