Florida police arrested Thomas Allen Hicks, 68, a man known for playing Santa each year in local Christmas events, after an undercover sting on a prostitution website. Authorities say Hicks allegedly tried to pay 200 dollars to meet a 13‑year‑old girl for s*x, but the “girl” was fictional and the operation was run by Polk County Sheriff’s Office. Hicks is charged with engaging in human trafficking services and other counts; he has not yet entered a plea.
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