CLAY COUNTY, Fla. – A social media influencer known for posting “predator catcher” videos has been arrested in Clay County on an extortion charge, as investigators warn that vigilante-style confrontations online may undermine efforts to prosecute crimes against children.
Jay Carnicom, who has tens of thousands of followers across social media platforms and describes himself as someone who “catches and exposes adults trying to prey on children,” was taken into custody last week, according to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office.
An arrest warrant alleges Carnicom attempted to compel a person to eat used cigarette butts while recording the encounter, threatening to involve law enforcement if the person did not comply…