Operation Cyber Storm nets 6 suspects in Hillsborough Co.
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By WFLA.com web staff
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL -
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, Internet Predator Unit (IPU) conducted an initiative to identify and arrest individuals who are engaged in the illegal receipt, possession, production and distribution of child pornographic material.
As a result, the IPU successfully conducted 10 investigations involving subjects in Hillsborough County collecting illicit graphic material involving very young children. The IPU with the assistance of HCSO Special Investigation Divisions and the Department of Patrol, concluded a two and half month investigation resulting in the execution of 10 search warrants. Six subjects were arrested on 337 felony counts of possession of child pornography.
Authorities said additional arrest and charges are pending upon completion of computer forensics for the other suspects not yet arrested. Three suspects were identified and their information was forwarded to other jurisdictions outside of Hillsborough County. Authorities said that a total of 67 computer items and 63 electronic items were seized.
Authorities said that this operation was coordinated with the assistance of Hillsborough County State Attorney Division Chief Rita Peters.
The following were arrested as a result of Operation Cyber Storm:
Arrested: 02/05/2013 Herbert Bowers DOB 11/11/47 9514 Sunnyoak Drive Riverview, FL 117 counts Possession of Child Pornography Unemployed
Arrested: 2/11/2013 Bradley Britton DOB 8/23/89 1709 Larabie Court, Brandon, Florida 2 counts Possession of Child Pornography Employed-Ploy Thai Restaurant
Arrested:2/18/13 Angel Steven DeLa Rosa DOB 1/30/93 9060 Hickory Cir. Tampa, Florida 57 counts Possession of Child Pornography Employed-McDonald's Restaurant
Arrested: 02/26/1013 Warren Dale Schmidt DOB 07/20/57 15012 Shaw Road Tampa, Florida Employed-Sinclair Broadcast Group 100 counts Possession of Child Pornography Employed-Sinclair Broadcast Group
Arrested: 2/22/13 Robert Wells DOB 8/17/75 7923 Sabal Drive Tampa, Florida 10 counts Possession of Child Pornography Unemployed
James Dagget DOB 09/11/1951 3610 Pearl Avenue Tampa, Florida 50 Counts Possession of Child Pornography Employed-Blount Curry Funeral Home
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