Sentenced: Florida Firefighter & Former State Attorney’s Office Employee Accused Of Forcing Sex Acts On Teen

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A lieutenant with Hillsborough County Fire Rescue and his wife were arrested for sexual activity with a minor, according to authorities.

According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, Lieutenant Sascha Engel, 39, and his wife, Alyssa Engel, 37, a former employee with the state attorney's office, were both charged with unlawful sexual activity with a minor. They both appeared in court on Friday.

An attorney representing both Engels asked the judge for a substantially lesser bond. He argued that both Sascha and Alyssa have full-time jobs, no prior criminal record and have been cooperative throughout the investigation.

"I recognize three charges have been filed," an attorney for the Engels said. "It’s really one incident that three charges arose out of. I believe, really, it’s probably more appropriate to view this as one charge."

On April 27, HCSO became aware of an incident that had occurred in March at a married couple's home in Riverview. After an investigation, the sheriff's office arrested the two on Thursday for allegedly forcing a 16-year-old to engage in sexual acts with them.

The sheriff’s office said the couple knew the 16-year-old male victim prior to the incident in March.

Hillsborough County Fire Rescue lieutenant, his wife arrested for sexual activity with a minor: HCSO

A lieutenant with Hillsborough County Fire Rescue and his wife were arrested for sexual activity with a minor, according to authorities.

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[McDanel]

Dude is a beast!

 

[Sugar Cookie]

Name:	ENGEL, ALYSSA ERIN

Supervision Begin Date:	09/08/2025
Current Location:	TAMPA
Current Status:	ACTIVE SUSPENSE
Supervision Type:	SEX OFFENDER PROBATION
Scheduled Termination Date:	09/07/2030

Current Community Supervision History:​

Offense Date	Offense	Sentence Date	County	Case No.	Community Supervision Length
03/12/2024	ADLT SEX W/16-17 YR OLD(CONSPIRACY TO ATTEMPT)	09/08/2025	HILLSBOROUGH	2413404	5Y 0M 0D

Name:	ENGEL, SASCHA ALEXANDER

Supervision Begin Date:	09/08/2025
Current Location:	TAMPA
Current Status:	ACTIVE SUSPENSE
Supervision Type:	SEX OFFENDER PROBATION
Scheduled Termination Date:	09/07/2030

Current Community Supervision History:​

Offense Date	Offense	Sentence Date	County	Case No.	Community Supervision Length
03/11/2024	ADLT SEX W/16-17 YR OLD(CONSPIRACY TO ATTEMPT)	09/08/2025	HILLSBOROUGH	2413404	5Y 0M 0D

The judge asked if the victim was present in court. He was, but he declined to speak to the court. His mother spoke to the judge on his behalf.

The judge asked her about the case and if she was happy with the terms of the plea deal. She admitted that the family wished for the case to be over as they are relatives. Her hope was to put this behind them now.

The judge swore in both Sascha and Alyssa Engel separately. He addressed the charges in court and pronounced sentence on each one.

For Sascha Engel, he "adjudicated him guilty" meaning the felony conviction is attached to his record.

For Alyssa Engle, he "withheld adjudication," so upon the completion of her probation, she will not have a felony record.

Both of them were given 5 years of probation, restrictions against contact with the victim or his family, instructions to adhere to the guidelines of sex offender probation, and both of them must register as sex offenders. That sex offender registry requirement must be completed within 48 hours.

Both Sascha and Alyssa Engel must adhere to a curfew as mandated by their sex offender probation guidelines. They may not have social media. They may not participate in online gaming or internet use of any system with a GPS. They must pay restitution according to the Crimes Compensation Act. Both of them must submit to a physiological evaluation, including a psycho-sexual evaluation. They must complete any recommended treatment within three years of the evaluation.

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An attorney representing both Engels asked the judge for a substantially lesser bond. He argued that both Sascha and Alyssa have full-time jobs, no prior criminal record and have been cooperative throughout the investigation.

Why would full-time jobs make a difference? It's not like they'll have them after the sentencing.

 

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An attorney representing both Engels asked the judge for a substantially lesser bond. He argued that both Sascha and Alyssa have full-time jobs, no prior criminal record and have been cooperative throughout the investigation.

Why would full-time jobs make a difference? It's not like they'll have them after the sentencing.

or for long after being accused unles they both work for family