Who: Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Investigative Operations Bureau -Robbery/Homicide Unit Department of Detention and Corrections -Detention Investigation Unit (DIU)
Christopher Wayne Stufft (Inmate) DOB: 05/11/1969 Address: Pinellas County Jail -14400 49th Street North, Clearwater What: Detectives assigned to the Robbery/Homicide Unit are investigating the apparent suicide of an inmate at the Pinellas County Jail.
When: The inmate was originally arrested at about 2:49 p.m. on Sunday, July 1, 2018. He was found at about 8:29 a.m. on Thursday, July 05, 2018.
Where: The Pinellas County Jail is located at 14400 49th Street North, in Clearwater.
The inmate was located inside of his assigned housing area within the jail at the time of his death.
Why/How: Detectives assigned to the Robbery/Homicide Unit are investigating the apparent suicide of an inmate at the Pinellas County Jail.
According to investigators, at about 8:29 a.m. on Thursday, July 05, 2018, detention staff found Inmate Stufft in his housing area unresponsive. Stufft was found with a ligature around his neck from items readily available to him in his cell.
Detention staff called a medical emergency due to the fact inmate Stufft was unresponsive. Medical Staff performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on Stufft. Paramedics were called and responded to Inmate Stufft’s assigned housing area. Paramedics continued life saving measures.
Stufft was pronounced deceased at 8:47 a.m. on Thursday, July 05, 2018.
Detectives say Stufft died from what appears to be self-inflicted injuries.
Next of kin has been notified.
Stufft was booked into the jail about 2:49 p.m. on Sunday July 1, 2018 on a charge of sexual battery (less than 12 years old). *** See Original News Release for Details***.
Stufft’s criminal history did not show any other arrests.
The investigation continues. *** Original News Release***
Who: Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Investigative Operations Bureau - Crimes Against Children Unit
Christopher Wayne Stufft (Arrested) DOB: 05/11/1969 Address: 406 Countryside Key Boulevard, Oldsmar Charges: One count of Sexual Battery (Less than 12 years old).
The female victim was 10 years old at the time of the incident. Per Florida Statute 119.071, no further information will be released that would tend to identify the victim.
What: Pinellas detectives charged an Oldsmar man after he had an inappropriate sexual activity with a 10-year-old female.
When: The crime occurred on July 1, 2018 at about 12:00 a.m.
Where: The crime occurred at Christopher Stufft’s residence located at 406 Countryside Key Boulevard, Oldsmar
Why/How: Pinellas detectives charged an Oldsmar man after he had an inappropriate sexual activity with a 10-year-old female.
According to detectives, they became aware of the sexual battery on the 10-year-old child after the victim told her mother of the incident.
Detectives say 49-year-old Christopher Wayne Stufft was in a short term dating relationship with the mother of the 10-year-old victim. On the night of the incident, Stufft invited both the mother of the victim and the 10-year-old child over to his residence, located at 406 Countryside Key Boulevard, Oldsmar, for movies. The victim was reported to have just fallen asleep on the couch next to her mother and Stufft.
Investigators say the mother of the victim went outside to the back porch to smoke a cigarette. While the mother of the victim was outside, Stufft vaginally penetrated the victim with his finger underneath her clothing and took photographs of the victim’s vaginal area with his cell phone.
Detectives say the victim discreetly told her mother of the incident. The Mother of the victim and the child left Stufft’s residence and returned home to call deputies.
Detectives interviewed Stufft at his residence about 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 1, 2018. Stufft admitted to having the mother of the victim and her child over to his residence to watch movies. During the investigation, Stufft denied inappropriately touching the victim.
Through various investigative techniques, detectives were able to determine that the incident did in fact take place.
Stufft was arrested at about 2:49 p.m. on Sunday, July 1, 2018, and he was transported to the Pinellas County Jail without further incident.
Stufft was charged with one count of Sexual Battery (on a child under 12 years of age).
Detectives confirmed Stufft was a former deputy for the Charles County Sheriff’s Office in Maryland from 2004 to 2009.
The investigation continues.
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