Florida man who runs ministry arrested on sexual battery, lewd conduct charges

A 41-year-old Florida man, who runs the Hot Dogs for Hope ministry in Jacksonville, is accused of sexual battery and lewd and lascivious conduct, authorities said.

Michael Linkenauger was arrested at his real estate office Thursday "after a brief struggle" Thursday and is currently being held in the Duval County Jail, ActionNewsJax reported.

#JSO has arrested Michael Linkenauger for Sexual Battery, Lewd or Lascivious Exhibition, and Lewd or Lascivious Conduct.

We are releasing his image to seek any other possible victims. If you believe you have additional information, please call JSO at 904-630-0500. pic.twitter.com/vtNhavT3Fe
— Jax Sheriff's Office (@JSOPIO) March 2, 2020

Action News Jax has previously covered Linkenauger's charity efforts passing out blankets and jackets to Jacksonville's homeless population.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is seeking any possible sexual battery, lewd or lascivious exhibition or lewd or lascivious conduct victims of Linkenauger, the television station reported.

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