LAKELAND, Fla. - The Polk County Sheriff's Office announced Monday the arrest of 16 men who allegedly possessed and distributed child pornography.
Investigators said a pharmacist, a nurse, and two theme park employees, as well as husbands and fathers, were among those arrested.
The arrests were a result of Operation Guardians of Innocence V, which is an ongoing investigation by the PCSO Computer Crimes Unit.
The suspects face more than 1,400 felony charges based on evidence including thousands of photos and videos depicting babies, toddlers, and children being forced to engage in sex acts, the sheriff's office said.
In a statement, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said the materials are "horrific" and called the alleged behavior of the suspects "disgusting."
The sheriff's office said additional information would be released Tuesday morning.
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kyoushunsui ago
What are the odds of the same County Sheriff Office getting 17 people for a similar crime not that long ago, late 2019. And now today it's 17 people again? someone correct me if i'm wrong please.
wfla. com/news/polk-county/soon-sheriff-grady-judd-to-speak-on-16-charged-in-child-pornography-investigation
and
www. polksheriff .org/news-investigations/polk-county-news/2019/11/08/polk-county-sheriff-s-office-computer-crimes-unit-arrests-17-during-operation-guardians-of-innocence-iv-fall-haul
beekerbaker ago
Number 17 comes up all the time.
Too much not to be by chance.