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Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Cyberstalking Young Girls
Many people use social media to post all sorts of things, including sexually explicit content. They may use sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, and Instagram to send nude photos to others. While this may be OK in instances where there is consent, sending graphic content to minors can result in serious criminal charges…. Read More »

TSA Employee Arrested for Child Porn for Second Time
When a person is arrested once for a crime, they sometimes learn their lesson and refrain from engaging in the same activity. But there are some people who never learn and keep doing the same illegal things over and over. Then they get arrested a second time. This is what happened to a former… Read More »

Cybersecurity Director for Broward Health in Possession of 10,000+ Child Porn Files
Those who work in IT roles such as cybersecurity should know what acts can jeopardize their position like view and download child pornography materials. But the urge to view these materials can be strong, causing a person to be investigated and arrested. The cybersecurity director for Broward Health is facing accusations after he was… Read More »

Former High School Student Arrested for Child Porn
Child pornography is a crime that knows no bounds. Even high schoolers can be accused of and charged with such a crime. A former Gulf Breeze High School student, 18-year-old Matthew McChesney, has been arrested on multiple child pornography charges after investigators say he used the social media app Discord to send and receive… Read More »

13-Year-Old Boy Charged With Felony Sex Crimes
When you think of those committing child pornography and other sex crimes, you may think of adult men. In Florida, a 12-year-old boy was running a Discord group that engaged in sex-related crimes. That boy, now 13, is now facing multiple felony charges. The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office has been investigating the case for… Read More »

Man Arrested After Uploading Child Porn to Dropbox
Many people don’t think about the activities they do online. They think nobody can see what they’re doing, but the truth is that everyone can. So take note that if you’re uploading illegal photos to a common platform such as Dropbox, you better think twice. This is what happened to a Florida man. The… Read More »

Human Trafficking Sting Nets 244 Arrests
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office regularly conducts sting operations throughout the county to catch people engaging in various crimes. Human trafficking stings occur often and the results are always favorable for law enforcement. A major undercover human trafficking operation called “Fool Around and Find Out” took place in Polk County in early May. It… Read More »

Florida Prosecutor Facing Child Porn Charges
Who views and downloads child pornography? The answer: it could be anyone. Believe it or not, it’s not just a certain type of person. Men and women of all ages, ethnicities, income levels, and professions are attracted to child porn. Even prosecutors — the people whose job is to ensure people accused of crimes… Read More »

Elementary School, Bible School Teacher Facing Child Porn Charges
Possessing and viewing child porn is often seen as a shocking crime, especially among teachers and church leaders. A Pasco County man who served as an elementary school teacher and summer Bible school teacher is facing several criminal charges related to possession of child sexual abuse material. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement began… Read More »

Hospital Employee Arrested on Child Porn Charges
People from all walks of life engage in child pornography crimes. Sometimes there is interest in these images and while many think they will be disgusted by what they see, many cannot look away. They desire more egregious photos and images, until they get arrested for their actions. This is what happened to a… Read More »