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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 »
Florida Passes New Laws Regarding Porn, Child Sex Crimes, Trafficking
June 10, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed five new laws aimed at strengthening protections for children and vulnerable people against sexual exploitation and abuse. These laws expand criminal penalties, tighten reporting requirements for sex offenders, and establish a legal path for removing sexually explicit deepfake images online. Here’s a look at these laws in more… Read More »
Florida Man Arrested for Traveling to Meet a Minor
Traveling to meet a minor is a serious offense that comes with state and federal charges. A Florida man is facing multiple felony counts for meeting a minor for sex. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement arrested a 31-year-old man from Land O’ Lakes. He faces three felony counts: traveling to meet a minor… Read More »
Man Arrested for Child Porn After Detectives Use Flat Tire Ploy
A Florida man has been arrested for multiple felony counts of child pornography after detectives used a clever scheme to get him to come out of his home. The 43-year-old man, from Lake Placid, has been charged with 555 counts of attempted child porn possession with intent to distribute. He is currently in jail… Read More »
