ORANGE PARK, Fla. — Action News Jax has learned the now-former vice chair of the Clay County Soil and Water Conservation District has resigned from his position.
30-year-old Harrison ‘Ted’ Clark is accused of trying to meet a child for sex after his arrest in Nassau County. His arrest happened during a sting operation by the Nassau County Sheriff’s Department.
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Action News Jax Shanila Kabir spoke to several of Ted Clark’s neighbors in Orange Park who said Clark was involved in the community and around children fairly often, especially being the son of a Clay County school board member, Elizabeth Clark.
They said they are uncomfortable to know that they are living feet away from an accused sexual predator.
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Clark’s next-door neighbor asked to remain anonymous but said he was blind-sided.
“I find this really hard to believe because he was a really quiet guy, but he was friendly.”
According to the arrest report, Clark is accused of using a hookup application, “Sniffies”, and then traveling to meet who he thought was a 14-year-old boy for sex.
Instead, he was greeted by men in blue.
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“It’s just hard to believe that he was a possible pedophile. I think any elected official should be looked at closer.”
Deputies said Clark admitted his guilt during his arrest and said he grew an interest in children from his addiction to pornography.
Another neighbor who also asked to remain hopes this investigation can be an eye-opener for city leaders and parents on the dangers of social media.
“That’s disgusting. He needs to be taken away. I think it’s one of the most absurd and ridiculous things that anybody could try to do this to a child.”
According to the Nassau County Jail records, it does look like Ted Clark has been released.
We did reach out to Clark for comments on his arrest and his resignation. We are waiting for a response.
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