Guard, 30, at Miami juvenile detention facility arrested after 'having sex with' 15-year-old inmate

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Police arrested a guard at a Miami girls detention center for allegedly engaging in activity with a 15-year-old inmate.

Javontate Richardson, 30, was arrested after a 15-year-old inmate told her youth care specialist at the Miami Girls Academy Detention Center that she engaged in activity with Richardson, who worked as a guard at the facility, according to the Miami Herald.

The alleged incident occurred on April 5.

According to Miami-Dade police, after the girl notified the specialist, management at the detention center reviewed surveillance camera footage based on information the teen provided.

Police say security footage 'confirmed that (the) incident occurred.'

According to the Miami Herald, Richardson was an employee of TrueCore Behavioral Solutions, the contractor who operates the Miami Girls Academy.

Richardson was promptly fired on Thursday.

The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Inspector General will also investigate the incident.

'The actions taken by this individual and the harm caused to this child is inexcusable and unacceptable,' the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) said in a statement.

'This behavior has not and will not be tolerated by DJJ, and it is our expectation that they be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.'

The 15-year-old girl has been offered medical care and mental health counseling, DJJ said.

Richardson's former employers said that they are cooperating with law enforcement and investigators 'to ensure this individual is brought to justice.

'TrueCore has a zero-tolerance policy with regard to such actions by staff towards any youth in our care and custody.' they said in a statement.

Miami-Dade Schools Police took Richardson into custody and he was charged by the Crimes Unit with battery on a minor and misconduct with an inmate.

Police say they are concerned there may be more victims, the Miami Herald reported.

He is currently being held at Miami-Dade's Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center with no bond.